It ain’t easy this life of mine, y’know. Sure, it’s all fun and games on the blog but I’d like to take this opportunity to illustrate to you just how tough it can be... Read more
University College London gives out grants to people who can come up with expedition ideas crazy enough to get their attention. In my first year, I teamed up with my new friend Thom and hatc... Read more
Bob is evidence that the Good Samaritan is more than a fable Bob is the reason I get up in the morning Bob is my personal trainer Bob is what Nietzsche never had Bob is the cause of ants in... Read more
“Which way is it to the town centre?” “Sadly it’s a full 4 miles to the city, sir” “Nothing to be sad about!”, I thought, and set off into the cold... Read more
I like cycling and I like lycra but I appreciate that there are some situations in which it is not the most appropriate attire. The problem is, I don’t always have time to change. Here... Read more
I’ve been meaning to write something about outdoor swimming for some time now. I am a terrible swimmer. I can only “do” two strokes – front crawl and breast stroke... Read more
“Ready?” “Yes”, she replied, “No! Wait. What’s the plan? Are we actually swimming?” “Full submersion. Anything else is a bonus”, I repli... Read more
Owing to a recent change of circumstance, a British Olympic Athlete is sought to join an expedition to the South Pole to coincide with the London 2012 Olympics. The successful candidate will... Read more
I knew I shouldn’t have gone to M&S. As wonderful as the instant hit of savoury food had been yesterday in contrast to morning of biscuit bingeing, I had now discovered a food stu... Read more
As you may know, I’m trying to run the length of every London Underground train line with my friend Laura this year. Shortly after we decided to go ahead with the idea, I decided to ri... Read more
This is a low point. I’m entering the third hour (or is it fourth now?) of standing at the side of the road with a thumb out and a sign saying ‘Cardiff?’ – as optimis... Read more
At the end of last year I was involved with the Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition – a group of seven women from different Commonwealth countries who joined forces and ski... Read more
