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TRIBUTE TO ALF

TRIBUTE TO ALF

Like any athlete coming off a big season—big for me, anyway—I felt recharged, hungry, and convinced I could go better again. I’d achieved my dream: PBs, a Scottish title, Scottish...

TRIBUTE TO ALF

Like any athlete coming off a big season—big for me, anyway—I felt recharged, hungry, and convinced I could go better again. I’d achieved my dream: PBs, a Scottish title, Scottish...

Border Customs and the Smelly French Cheese Decoy

Border Customs and the Smelly French Cheese Decoy

It was another trip to my beloved France—my second home in many ways. I’ve always loved the place: the food, the culture, the pace of life, and of course the...

Border Customs and the Smelly French Cheese Decoy

It was another trip to my beloved France—my second home in many ways. I’ve always loved the place: the food, the culture, the pace of life, and of course the...

The Horrors and the Humanity of the Battle of the Somme

The Horrors and the Humanity of the Battle of t...

Another story, this time about an emotional trip to France, hope you enjoy these and please, feel free to give me some feedback Enjoy! The Horrors and the Humanity of...

The Horrors and the Humanity of the Battle of t...

Another story, this time about an emotional trip to France, hope you enjoy these and please, feel free to give me some feedback Enjoy! The Horrors and the Humanity of...

Part 4 – Reflections from a Fractured Empire

Part 4 – Reflections from a Fractured Empire

I ran into a spookily quiet college campus, steam puffing from my breath, utterly exhausted. We were on the 5th floor, and Neil’s friends were two floors above on the...

Part 4 – Reflections from a Fractured Empire

I ran into a spookily quiet college campus, steam puffing from my breath, utterly exhausted. We were on the 5th floor, and Neil’s friends were two floors above on the...

La Digue and the National Footballer

La Digue and the National Footballer

During my time as National Athletics Coach for the Seychelles, I managed—at least partially—to turn around the career of the country’s top sprinter, Joanna Heaureau. Joanna, then 25, was a...

La Digue and the National Footballer

During my time as National Athletics Coach for the Seychelles, I managed—at least partially—to turn around the career of the country’s top sprinter, Joanna Heaureau. Joanna, then 25, was a...

Echoes of Red Square: The Day the KGB Came for Me – Part II

Echoes of Red Square: The Day the KGB Came for ...

So—who was this guy?“Do you know him?” I asked Tatiana quietly.“No,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. “I’ve never seen him before.” He was tall, broad-shouldered, with the...

Echoes of Red Square: The Day the KGB Came for ...

So—who was this guy?“Do you know him?” I asked Tatiana quietly.“No,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. “I’ve never seen him before.” He was tall, broad-shouldered, with the...