In running, whether you’re an amateur or elite, it’s all about those marginal gains. We keep getting told, it’s not about the win or the time, but who are we kidding? Most runners love shaving a few seconds off their PB, it’s what makes you drag yourself out of bed in the morning. We all need a goal.

Some people may accuse me of being anti-social and they’re probably right. I tend to enjoy my own company sometimes…

If my numbers ever came up on the lottery, you’d know because I would have rescued an army of dogs and booked flights on Bark Air. Destination: remote, exotic island.

Why did Charlotte swim across the Camel Estuary? Answer: To get to the other side. 2nd August saw the annual Padstow to Rock Swim and I actually got a place in the ballot.

Climbing, swimming and jumping are all fun activities in their own right. But combine the three and add a picturesque location and you’ve got – COASTEERING!

It’s the pinnacle of the week. The icing on the cake. The cream of the crop. On a long-awaited Friday evening, runners across the nation wolf down their carbs, dust off their trainers and get their barcodes at the ready. What time is it? Parkrun time!

Like people, waves differ massively. Each wave that you try to navigate offers a different set of challenges, which is why it really is the sport of kings.

I’m in love! In the words of Peter Shaffer, ‘if London is a watercolour, New York is an oil painting’. And his analogy holds true.

Science and art rarely achieve synergy – often characterised as polar opposites. Yet to fully appreciate each of these dichotomous disciplines, Music can offer a unique perspective.