“Ride it like you stole it!”
“Ride it like you stole it!” and “You need to have the skills to pay the bills.” seemed to be the two catchphrases of Eric Lagerstom, the race organiser and … Continue reading
Testing the GoPro Black 3+ on Hong Kong’s Lady Clementis Ride
In the last few weeks I was very lucky and got a brand new gadget to play with – the perfect outdoor-action boy’s toy, the “GoPro Hero Black 3+”. Having … Continue reading
Teva Warriors tearing up the Moontreker trail.
Sometimes you are lucky and sometimes you are not ( like broken necks ). On this occasion LUCKY ! A change of date to the Moontreker meant that one member … Continue reading
Camels, Bedouin Camps and Training in Lawrence of Arabia’s Back Yard – the incredible Wadi Rum.
Jordan’s Wadi Rum immediately conjures up classic scenes in my mind. The dramatic background looms as Lawrence of Arabia gallops on camel back. All in white, his blue eyes gleaming, … Continue reading
Return to Chinggis Khan’s Vast Running Terrain
Normally, I’m not a big fan of going back to repeat an event but with the baby due in September and with the wife making it crystal clear that I … Continue reading
Delightful Orphans and Incredible Running in Nepal
The trip started with a highly anticipated 3 day race, majestically situated high up in the remote mountains near Ghurkha (famous for the soldiers with the curvy knives). It was a … Continue reading
The Great Wall of China Marathon – Back from the broken neck !
The Great Wall of China Marathon was an extraordinary experience that leaves you buzzing. Originally built to keep out barbarian hordes, 2,000 years ago, it is incredible that you can … Continue reading
Mastering ultra-marathon kit selection
The detailed research and preparation that goes into your kit selection is really important and can make a huge difference in an ultra-marathon. The nature of the event means that … Continue reading
Atacama Crossing 2013 – Day 7 – The Final Shuffle
Day 7 The final stage of the race was a short, but rather unexpectedly fast 8km sprint into the finish line, which was scenically positioned right by a small church … Continue reading
Atacama Crossing 2013 – The Long March
Day 5 – I survived the long March It was very much a race of 2 halves, ‘strong’ and ‘broken’ ! The start of the race was fantastic. The lead … Continue reading
Adam Woolliscroft 