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  Wednesday, 10 March 2010

a fresh start

It's been a while since I posted seriously. Seriously. It's a bit late for new year's resolutions but let's see what happens...
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  Monday, 19 October 2009

Forestman

A bit of inspiration for next year.

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running bits

"Some interesting running bits on the web", courtesy of Mr Parnell.

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  Tuesday, 15 September 2009

climbing in a three

Two's company but three need not be a crowd.
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tips and tricks

Part three does bouldering. Parts one and two did roped climbing.

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  Sunday, 17 May 2009

driffield triathlon 2009

My first triathlon of the year - back to Driffield to reprise my debut race. Probably went out too hard on the bike and paid for it with sore heels and hips on the run but it felt faster than 12 months ago. Just waiting for the results to come through on the website now...

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  Sunday, 11 January 2009

catching up on photos

Some photos from the past month or so. Christmas decorations at home, Harry the cat modelling for the camera in Devon, shots from walking in Patterdale over the New Year and climbing Kinder Downfall.

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  Sunday, 21 December 2008

gaia

Great video of George Ullrich on a flash attempt

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  Friday, 19 December 2008

route reading

Neil Gresham on looking out to see what's ahead.
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  Thursday, 18 December 2008

heel hooking 101

But don't hurt your knees. More on footwork here too.
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the essence of the challenge

Is it putting the pressure on? Or enjoying it?
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how many days on?

Dave on listening to your body to judge rest periods. More tips too on mental skills, learning good technique and setting appropriate goals. So what's mine?

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  Monday, 15 December 2008

self rescue

Escaping the system.
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  Friday, 12 December 2008

performance trad climbing

Extracts from interviews with Glenda Huxter, Jack Geldard & James McHaffie. And some tips on the seven Ps from Mark Reeves and on routines for success. And finally get a season ticket and overload.

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crevasse rescue

Neat article and illustrations from rock and run. Also this on escaping the system.
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off-piste

Skiing outside the lines with the BMC and at Planetfear in two parts.
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better nutrition

Food for health.
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ice climbing

...is stupid. Or inspiring. Or cold and wet and scary in my experience.
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  Tuesday, 9 December 2008

grades, grades and grades

Paddage, waddage and don't be a cabbage. I'd put a link up to this article just for the title.
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  Monday, 8 December 2008

the way bobby sees it

Or doesn't. Bobby is blind!

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