Running
Morning run 🏃♂️
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
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Morning run 🏃♂️
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
Morning run 🏃♂️
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
Morning run 🏃♂️
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
The Wonderful Podcast S1 E3 🎙️
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
Morning run 🏃♂️
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
The Neil Wilkins Podcast 🎙️
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
Morning run 🏃♂️
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
Restorative 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
Lunch run 🏃♂️
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
Running
Morning run 🏃♂️
Back in Andalucía and it was wonderful to wake up to a blue sky, even though it’s still a chilly (for here) 8 degrees. I missed a couple of runs this week, making it even nicer to get out. I was beginning to feel claustrophobic by the end of
Podcasts
The Wonderful Podcast S1 E2 🎙️
In the episode, Carmen and Kieron share how they built their free charity fundraising platform on a shoestring, with the support of staff from their telecoms company. They also describe how they eventually secured generous corporate sponsorship. But despite these successes, they were struggling to spread the word and get
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Think Richa 🎙️
The latest episode of Think Richa w/ Andrés Richa “where you can learn to take ownership of your life and lead life with conviction.” Show notes In this episode, join Andres as he explores the journey of Kieron, a visionary entrepreneur whose adventures span from web design to online banking
Running
Evening run 🏃♂️
The running torch / chest strap that Carmen bought for my birthday was great heading through St James‘ Park this evening. The sudden contrast from headlights, streetlights and brightly lit shops on The Strand and Trafalgar Square means my eyes don’t have time to adjust and it’s suddenly like
Podcasts
Behind the dreamers 🎙️
Big thanks to Jennifer Loehding for inviting me to guest on her podcast, "Behind the Dreamers" and for her very kind words in the show notes. Show notes In this episode, I sit down with Kieron James, the esteemed CEO and founder of Wonderful, a trailblazer in the realm of
Lunch run 🏃♂️
Sunday regular. Up through Chelsea via Wandsworth Bridge, across Hyde Park and back home via Chelsea Bridge and Battersea Park. It’s a great route for taking in a few landmarks And tourist hot spots, like Hyde Park Corner, the Australian War Memorial (main photo), the Royal Albert Hall, Park