Bruiser.

First time out with the Pathfinder. Going out with a head first splash. Launching, rowing, rowing again, swimming,sheltering and yet … More

The Risks and Metrics guy.

Dr Peter Attia, his book ‘Outlive’, health risks and health metrics. This post will be the last one, for now, … More

Bungo, Pete and Charlie boy.

Dulcie Kennard/Peter Gerard/Mrs Griffiths the 1st revisited. If you’re wondering who any of those names refer to then iv’e used … More

Stronger.

Gaining and maintaining strength and muscle mass as an older man. In my previous post in this series ‘Rucking in … More

Sailing on a small income, Part one.

Sailing on a small income in the 21st century. Introduction. On my desktop right now is a yellowed and dog-eared … More

Rucking along in Zone 2.

To ruck or not to ruck….such is the question. This morning I started my day by going for a ‘ruck’ … More

Taking Longer Steps.

John Welsford and his new design – Long Steps. In a recent poll the members of the John Welsford designs … More

A plague of bananas.

What to do about food ? Bananas are healthy right ?……so here’s a question for all of you foodies and … More

Fancy a smack ?…..well do you ?

“As the smack roared past Holliwell point and turned her long bowsprit down the crouch the whole river looked like … More

It’s alright for some….

Health blog, occasional post. Village life,injuries & obesity, the posh gym and basic exercise at 65+. Well this isn’t good … More