Running
I’ve not been for a run in more than a week. Somehow, London made it tricky this week. I had early meetings and late meetings. If I’d been more organised, I’d have run in the middle of the day, but in all honesty, I was tired all
Podcasts
Wonderful revolutionises payments with Open Banking. Huge thanks to Michael Bernzweig for inviting me to guest on his show, Software Spotlight last week. Show notes In 2016, Kieron James, now CEO and Co-Founder of Wonderful, was running a telecoms business when he encountered a problem that would spark the idea
Podcasts
Published today, my interview on the Victor Dedaj podcast, Entrepreneurs Visiting Victor. Show notes: Interview with Kieron James, who is an entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in launching and scaling start-up businesses in the ICT sector. He is the CEO and Founder of Wonderful, a company that provides simple,
Running
Tired this morning. Woke at 3:30am and still awake at 5:30am. Briefly went back to a disturbed sleep. So, after yesterday’s longish run, I felt less than energised and not at all desperate to head out of the door! Still, as ever, I didn’t arrive back
Yoga
Didn’t want to run today. Had a great run. 🏃♂️ Didn’t want to practice today. Had a great practice. 🧘♂️ I’ve no idea what lesson to learn from that other than “you never can tell.” The photo was taken on the run I didn’t want to do. (I
Running
It was too nice not to head out at lunch today. Had to drop the car off for a service first thing so couldn’t get out for the usual pre-breakfast run and did think I’d be unlikely to manage it. But more than manage, I stuck an extra
Running
Short and quick(ish) one today. Just wanted to push a little, so took the pace to 8’22” (GAP 7’51”). I want to be running sub 7’30” over 5k in the next few weeks, and ideally back to sub 7’00” in six months. Average HR was
Running
It’s not hard to see why this is one of my all time favourite running routes. I don’t know how many times I’ve run this, or a slight variation of it, over the last five years, but it’s a lot! I never tire of the view
Running
Easy / tempo 5k at 7’56” GAP (8’28” actual) with 500 ft elevation gain. Average HR at 154 meant this run was 1bpm outside easy pace. Cardio fitness is definitely improving, which is great to see. I’m wondering if I might finally be leaving behind whatever it was
Running
More hilly running today. I was feeling a little tired in the legs before heading out - and tight hamstrings - but 2 x 30 seconds in Uttasana helped. It was another beautiful start to the day: clear 10 degrees, blue sky. According to Strava, I’ve run this route
Podcasts
Carmen and Kieron remember the moment they discovered Open Banking - and the apple fell from the tree. Demand and pressure had forced the fundraising platform to close as card processing fees began to outstrip their corporate sponsorship. Could this be the silver bullet? Plus, a listener’s question takes
Running
Spectacular morning for a super chill run around Paseo del Parque, over the bridge crossing Rio Guadiaro and alongside Gigi’s Beach to the end of the marina. Gibraltar on the horizon with Africa beyond, to the left. This will always be one of my favourite runs, but today was
Podcasts
It was lovely to guest on Neil's show this week. He's a tremendous host. Great questions delivered with a gentle style. Show notes Neil Wilkins talks to Wonderful Founder and CEO, Kieron James about his disruptive fintech business that is taking the charity world by storm, with fee-less donation processing.
Running
The hill is much steeper than it looks in the photo. Or at least it feels it when I’m climbing it, into the wind. Another beautiful start to the day. Around 8 degrees, deep blue sky and clean air to fill the lungs. One of those days where it
Yoga
Highly appropriate quotation from Thich Nhat Hanh to accompany the photo taken on this morning’s run. Thoroughly enjoyable restorative practice this evening. Very relaxing and equally invigorating. I almost feel ready to head out for another run! 🏃♂️
Running
Back to the hills (and cloudy skies). Kept to a comfortable pace and enjoyed the time on my feet. I remember once reading that “time on your feet“ is a good approach to Sunday running. Easy, rhythmic motion. Once March arrives, I’m planning to add one quality session to