The Good Minutes Count I came across a post this morning that stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t dressed up with hashtags or soft edges. It was raw, uncomfortable, and honest about life with severe autism. I recognised more of my own world in it than I usually admit out loud. People often talk about autism in ways that … Read More
The ‘Whatever’s Convenient’ Diet Plan
How I try (and sometimes fail) to eat well as a parent, runner, and human being Like most parents, I operate on a revolutionary meal plan I call “Whatever’s Convenient.” If you’ve never experienced the thrill of shovelling leftover fish fingers into your face while standing at the kitchen counter, are you even doing it right? Add to that the … Read More
Running Dad Comeback: One Step at a Time
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from running — and life — it’s that progress doesn’t always happen in a straight line. About ten years ago, I took up running with one goal: finish the Great North Run. Thanks to the amazing folks at Ashington Hirst Running Club, I made it — and somewhere along the way, running became more … Read More
Who I am and how this all started… running that is.
Who I am and how I started running. Hi, I’m Kev and I would like to tell you a bit about myself and how I started running. Like most people I’m a bit average at everything, so fitness experts and grammar / spelling Nazis might find some of this stuff painful to read. I never liked running at school which … Read More