2021 preview
I write this on the final day of 2020, or as I like to refer to it as the “ghost year”. Here, I look forward to what I hope will be a much improved year ahead. Racing Without a 2020/21… Read More »2021 preview
Joe Watts
A reflection on 2020
In last year’s “reflection” blog post, I started off by saying, “Well, what a year! It certainly didn’t end the way that I would ever have imagined, but I am very happy in my life right now.” I can honestly… Read More »A reflection on 2020
Virtual Endure 24
Endure24 is a 24 hour solo or team relay race run over a 5 mile trail loops on private country estates. It is described as “Glastonbury for runners” and usually takes place in Reading over the second weekend in June.… Read More »Virtual Endure 24
Virtual Comrades marathon
This was the third virtual “lockdown” challenge which had been devised by my running club, Lingfield RC, having previously completed a solo 5km effort and a pairs 10 mile relay in May. For those of you who are unaware of… Read More »Virtual Comrades marathon
Exercise and physical activity habits
There seems to have been a significant increase in the number of people exercising and being more physically active than perhaps they once were, before the Coronavirus pandemic swept across the World. I am very interested to find out a… Read More »Exercise and physical activity habits
Death of the indoor fitness industry?
The new provision enabling increased outdoor activity follows scientific advice that the risk of infection outside is significantly lower than inside. It does not allow people to exercise in an indoor fitness studio, gym, swimming pool, or other indoor leisure… Read More »Death of the indoor fitness industry?
My progression from DJ to runner and how music is the fuel for life
You may recently have seen that my story featured on the Aftershokz UK website blog page, which you can access here. However, the article which I wrote was edited and so I would like to share with you the original,… Read More »My progression from DJ to runner and how music is the fuel for life
Tips to reduce fear and stress during lockdown
Cortisol is the hormone released by the body in response to fear or stress as part of the “fight-or-flight” mechanism. Think of cortisol as the body’s built-in alarm system. It is important for helping your body deal with stressful situations,… Read More »Tips to reduce fear and stress during lockdown
Register of Exercise Professionals & liability insurance
Please be sure that if you participate in any online exercise sessions that the person providing the session is suitably qualified and insured to provide the activity. As a member of REPs and as a qualified Personal Trainer and Running… Read More »Register of Exercise Professionals & liability insurance
Product review: Aftershokz Trekz Titanium headphones
Earlier this year I applied for the Aftershokz “UK Shokzstar Program” along with almost 1,200 other people! Although I was not one of the 10 applicants who were accepted onto the program, I was invited to join their “Shokzsquad beta”… Read More »Product review: Aftershokz Trekz Titanium headphones