Well it’s been a good old slog to get to where I am today (23 September 2018). Only 2 more weeks to go until Ironman Barcelona where I go for breaking my own World Record as the fastest official Blind Ironman time (11 hours, 3 minutes and 28 seconds). If you are interested in my personal journey of…
London Marathon 2018 – It takes two to tango
This was my 4th London marathon and one I was very much looking forward to. I had deferred my good for age 2017 entry due to a stress fracture of my left foot and it had been two years since my last stand alone marathon which was in fact in 2016 guided by Tim Hemming….
Great unexpected happenings at the Gloucester 20 Mile race
With some pretty ropey weather over the winter which continued far too long in to the spring period I was hoping for some favourable conditions for the Gloucester 20 Mile race on 25 March 2018. I had booked the race before Xmas after consulting my guide David Chapman who is also guiding me at the…
It’s flat and it’s fast but I didn’t get a PB – Eaton Dorney Half marathon RACE REPORT
Hi and welcome to another one of my rambling blogs. An attempt to keep those of you who are interested in my training and competitions, welfare and happiness entertained and in touch with my life, which, I think is a little too interesting at times. If only I could slow down and put my feet…
2nd Free Prize Draw Winner
Thanks for entering the 2nd Free Prize Draw! The winner and runner up have been chosen. The winner of the Sports bag, £10 Amazon Voucher and A copy of From Blind Man To Ironman is…… PETER BASSETT Peter, please get in touch by commenting on this blog. The runner up of the £5 Amazon…
I fall and then I get up and run
Every runner’s nightmare is tripping and falling and worst still getting an injury as a result. The chances of falling or running in to something are increased of course if you are Blind or partially sighted. I have fallen, tripped and been run in to street furniture more times than I can remember. I hope,…
Video of my Blind Driving Experience
I drove a Porsche back in November, you can read the blog here. Check out the video below. [amazon_link asins=’1788033302′ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’getscent-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’e233941e-f5eb-11e7-b2b4-9f603921bb28′]
2017 in numbers
I thought it would be interesting to gather up some stats since the website launched. *Website Launched in July 2017. Users: 2,952 Total pageviews: 11,884 Number of different nationalities: 29 Total blog article views: 1793 Total blog articles: 19 Total blog comments: 36 Total spam comments removed from blog: 148 Video views: 1,125
Injuries, gas leaks and world records
The last 3 months have been eventful to say the least. Never a dull moment in my life. Many will know that I changed my job at the beginning of September and that has brought its own challenges and pressures. Apart from the fact that it is a challenging role, it is a little further…
My amazing blind driving experience
I’ve always wanted to get in a car and take part in a blind driving experience. I’ve always been curious to know what it would be like to drive. Growing up I was always interested in cars having several Matchbox toy cars I would play with for hours on end. But, I knew, as I…