Category: Fitness

The managing director of needs your help. Andy Howard and his fabulous wife Lucy are both registered blind. Andrew’s family regularly visit the Lion Swimming Club, with their two-year-old daughter Evie. As you know, young children require someone to watch them at all times, for what may seem to be easy for most parents; it … Continued

The 2016 London Marathon It is just under a week to go before the 2016 London . It is now in its 34th year, this is the largest marathon by its global coverage, number of runners and the amount of fund-raising. A scenic route, of 26miles 345yards, from Maze Hill to Green Park along the … Continued

I’m Running the 2016 London Marathon for Metro Blind Sports This year, 2016, I am the for . The charity has been set up to support both Blind and Partially sighted people, to stay active and engage in sporting activities. Fitness for Those With Impaired Vision Should you be losing your vision, or have had … Continued

Warming Up for the London Marathon Training for the upcoming is not easy! Despite having already a considerable amount, just packing in the miles, as any experienced runner would tell you, is simply not enough. There is a range of factors requiring constant ongoing attention; overall fitness, diet, rest and sleep and even the right … Continued

London Marathon 2016: Status Update I would like to update you all on my progress towards next years which I will be entering in support of RP Fighting Blindness, now known as Retina UK. I have been swamped over the last few weeks, setting up some partners and guides to help with my training during … Continued

Mentally and Physically Challenging Next year, will bring me a massive challenge both mentally and Physically. I am at this time, preparing for the London Marathon 2016. This is going to be my second London Marathon, and I am running in aid of a blindness charity called Metro Blind Sports. The charity helps Blind and … Continued