The Hibernation Habits of an Ultra Runner

Yes, I do still run.

Yes, I do still write!

Just been a little preoccupied with "stuff" - funny how one cannot always manage time to allow all of life's "wants" to be done.

Whilst I play catch up, some interesting life developments in summary....

1. Finding "the one" at the local Marathon.

2. The wonderful world of PARKRUN

3. Postponing life whilst waiting for ankle surgery.

4. Kick starting life whilst waiting for ankle surgery!

5. From Ultra Runner to "speed freak" - dropping down to 5k races.

6. Passporting "kiddies" in preparation for an assault on the European Canix community.

7. Chasing course records

8. Eating for two....

9. Running London Marathon in reverse

10. Hitting "the wall" at mile one of a marathon

11. Chasing the dream - 100k UKA champs one last time?

12. Sponsorship opportunities that actually work!

Anniversaries and dream evolutions

One month has now gone. On the day that is the anniversary of Kai's birth 14 years ago, today also marks the passing of one month since Kai slipped away. Life goes on, but Kade still mourns the loss of a father, as do I mourn the loss of a special friend.

Today also marks the final end on a two year dream. A very special dream that burned stronger than any dream I have ever known. It lasted only for a short time, intense heat and sparks at creation, then it burned brightly, smouldering for a while and then today it ran out of oxgyen. The energy to fuel it gone. The glow has disappeared forever.

But, as life goes on, even after death, as do dreams. Dreams evolve and dreams are created in the flash of a nanosecond. A little spark within the pathways of the mind and soon inspiration floods through the grey matter, into the red river of the body's energy, straight to the heart. From there it moves through to the tummy and excitement begins. Feel it strongly and the eyes weep to cleanse the vision to bring clarity to eyes that want to turn the dream into a vision.