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After returning from South Africa I was extremely sensible and took 4 weeks off running to give my body a complete rest and time to recover.  During the expedition I had lost a huge amount of weight to the point where you could see all the veins in my stomach...

KIT TAKEN ON FREEDOM RUN It's always quite useful if you are contemplating a big event such as my run in South Africa to know what to take,  here is my list of kit that I took out with me. SALOMON S-LAB 12  Great bit of kit.  I used it every day for...

FREEDOM RUNNERS 2014 Since I began Ultra running in 2001 I had always wondered whether I would be capable of running over 1,000 miles, I knew at some point it would be something I had to try. In 2010 I was looking for a big project to get my teeth into and...

I was first introduced to Aftershokz headphones while helping out at the R.A.T series of races organised by Mud Crew down in Cornwall and they very kindly agreed to supply not only me but also each member of the Freedom Runners support team with a set of their Aftershokz Sportz...

On the 25th October a dream became a reality when Samantha and I completed our epic 32 day 2,000km journey running across the Freedom Trail in South Africa, starting in Pietermaritzburg and finishing in Paarl just outside Cape Town. For me it was the most amazing experience of my life, running...

Since returning to the UK over a week ago I have been trying to find the right words to describe our amazing run across the Freedom Trail in South Africa. I doubt I have the vocabulary to describe such a beautiful Country, neither will I be able to truly tell...

Where has the time gone! In a weeks time I leave the UK to fly to South Africa and the start the Freedom Runners Project. The first time Samantha and I discussed running this ridiculous distance of  2,350km along the Freedom Trail in South Africa was on the 26th August 2012,...

A few weeks ago I was very lucky and honoured to have my photos taken by a lovely lady and friend Emma Freeman.  Ems is the most amazing photographer, extremely easy and relaxing to work with.  I thought I would show you that I can scrub up when not wearing...

A few months ago  Edward Chapman of the famous duo Ed & Phil contacting me asking if I would test out one of their new products - the UV-Buddy which of course comes in pink! Always happy to assist with some research I received a pink UV bracelet in the post...

As many of you will already know this September Samantha and I set out on our biggest challenge to date - to run 2,350km along the Freedom Trail in South Africa www.freedomrunners.org The reason for the run is to raise awareness and funds for the set up of a social...