SAND TO SUMMITS

After 6 months of preparation and years in my wildest dreams, the mountain climbing has finally begun!  Although not one of the Seven Summits, I decided to warm up to my year of climbing with a Trekking Peak called Mera Peak in Nepal.  At 6,474m Mera Peak offered a great chance for me to road test my gear and fitness on a...

Well the big day has nearly arrived!  And if I’m quite honest; not a week too soon.  The training has become brutal, the Middle Eastern summer is here but ultimately excitement to get on to the first challenge is peaking.

My training regime which started in October as a few cruisey cardio and strength workouts has ram...

Well, I am nearly 2 months into the new training program and already feel a real improvement. 

For the last three years my physical training has comprised almost exclusively of weight training, Cross-fit and little else.  I've definitely enjoyed it and if I'm honest when living in the Middle East indoor training is really...