Insights by XMILES

I have been thinking a lot about how to go about the next few months ‘blog-wise’ and of course those of you unfortunate enough to read Blog No.1 will remember I haven’t actually got into UTMB yet, so unless Anthony...

Joshua Barrow is an ultra trail-runner living in the North-West. Moved to the Lake District in 2017, set to swap out the bars and restaurants which had dictated my social life after University. I was at gridlock, reflecting on my...

I was very fortunate to still manage two triathlon races in 2020 post lockdown. I took part in the New Forest triathlon standard distance in August and the Hever Castle half-iron distance triathlon in September. New Forest Triathlon 2020 (swim)...

I have practiced yoga for over 8 years and I have gone through phases of doing it every day to doing it once a week but it has always been part of my programme, something I have really enjoyed doing...

Not everyone is a seasoned runner, you may be looking to take you first steps back to exercising, whether that be walking, running, swimming and cycling. What is important is to build up slowly, as this main cause of injuries is too much too soon. Create a basic plan with small steps increase either the distances or time but by no more that 10% each week and also try to maintain a good energy balance.

I’d been thinking about turning vegan for a little while.  During lockdown, I decided to focus on the controllable, including my nutrition.  So I took the plunge and I turned vegan then. 2020 has been a challenging year in many...