
I’m fat again so there was no climbing this year but my holidays usually feel like mini expeditions so it was actually a refreshing change. I managed a lap of the VTT track and took Lucas on his first Via Ferrata, apart from that we spent the rest of our time either sunbathing, walking or drinking [...]

This years Christmas and New year break was superb and we all enjoyed oodles of gorgeous food, nice wine and fantastic company despite most of it being French. A massive thank you or perhaps a super grand merci beaucoup to Marina and Gabriel for again being fabulous hosts… as always they made me feel very [...]

A really hilly half marathon with 293 metres of climbing but thankfully with some long descents to compensate. Certainly not a fast one but I did OK with a 7:28 pace that got me across the line in 1:37.50, the official time is 38 something but it takes a minute to cross the start line because of [...]

Lazer Quest, climbing then pizza, sweets, ice cream and lots and lots of shouting! Thanks to everyone for the presents… click this picture for the video.

We took Marina and Lucas to the lake district to see some lakes… apparently money really does grow on trees.