Let’s live in the moment. Let’s take advantage of any opportunities that pop our way. Social media is a merciless temptress, fresh from completing the Brathay 10 in 10, my Facebook feed keeps flashing me with unadulterated images of wonderful runs, races and events. After weeks of ‘running porn’, I just can’t say no. With little over six weeks to prepare I succumb to another runner’s plea to take their entry for the Race Across Scotland off their hands. Plus, at my age it’s important to enjoy...

The plan was to enjoy football, enjoy coaching, enjoy making a difference. The best laid plans of mice and men... I thought I could genuinely help, I was an okay footballer, a half decent hospitality manager, with my basic coaching badge tucked under my arm, I thought it would be possible to help a talented bunch of individuals become more of a team, more of a force and achieve something to be proud of. I think I missed a few tricks. I never wrote 'believe' on an A3 piece of paper and...

Paddington Takes to TV The whole blooming day. Not just a couple of hours, almost the whole waking day in front of the TV. I am so hungry. Did I mention the whole day in front of the TV? Although, I've watched this episode before, let's rewind and watch it again. Oh, that's correct, I've fallen asleep again, in front of the TV. After the 10th marathon, physio and awards, there was a mad dash to the kennels to pick up Echo and try to get back in time for the final dinner with all the team,...