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November 6, 2019
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New Horizons
One of the unexpected benefits of training for Kilimanjaro has been to widen my horizons, trying out new walks with
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November 5, 2019
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November 5, 2019
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Rodrigo Jimenez Abad
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Second week in Colombia
Its been a while since this “second week” but i didnt have the time to write these words… but here
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October 22, 2019
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October 22, 2019
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Back on track
Our training weekend in the Lake District was a fantastic opportunity to test out fitness levels and kit, get advice
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October 16, 2019
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October 16, 2019
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Lake District challenge!! UBUNTU TEAM!
Its been one week since we came back from the Lake District Challenge! 🙂 We had a really nice time
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October 9, 2019
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October 9, 2019
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Thank you
In all the excitement of getting to know my Team Ubuntu colleagues, trying out kit and tackling some of the
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October 2, 2019
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October 2, 2019
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Man flu!
So, with a few days before we go to the Lake District for our first challenge together as Team Ubuntu,
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October 2, 2019
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October 2, 2019
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First week in Colombia
Vacation! It feels like it’s been a while since I was on vacation… but it was just 8 days
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September 30, 2019
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September 30, 2019
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How To Eat An Elephant…
Some years ago, faced with a daunting timed route over some of the lumpier parts of Wales, I was told
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September 25, 2019
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September 25, 2019
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These Boots Aren’t Made For Walking
I’ve been slowly gathering walking kit over the last few months, and have had my new boots for a few
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September 24, 2019
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September 24, 2019
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New Training Kit!
Gym-based training doesn’t really make for interesting updates, but I wanted to share my latest acquisition. It’s from the guys
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September 20, 2019
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September 20, 2019
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Stepping Stones
The late summer sunshine continued over last weekend, ensuring Paul, Robert and I had great weather for our latest training
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September 17, 2019
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September 17, 2019
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Snakes… why did it have to be snakes?!
It was a lovely hot weekend just gone in England, and I made the most of it with yet another
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September 10, 2019
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September 10, 2019
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Ana Gutierrez
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Office move, change of shoes and…walk!
I’ve been very fortunate to have the Madrid Autovista commercial office near to my place for six years, it was
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September 9, 2019
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September 9, 2019
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Testing new kit
It feels wrong to even mention it in September, but Christmas really has come early this year with the arrival
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September 4, 2019
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September 4, 2019
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Slight setback ..
So recently I’ve started my preseason training for football which is starting up again this September. Coming upto a month
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September 4, 2019
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September 4, 2019
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I went camping
Had my first experience of camping after a number of years in the new forest! I’m sure the hot sun,
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September 4, 2019
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September 4, 2019
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Stelvio aka StHELLvio
Summer holidays have now been and gone, and following a two day drive passing through nine European countries (from now
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September 1, 2019
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September 1, 2019
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Different Views
Walking is a wonderful way to explore different landscapes and this weekend has taken me on a variety of walks,
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August 29, 2019
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August 29, 2019
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Ana Gutierrez
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Because what really matters is UNICEF
One of my commitments when applying to Autovista Kilimajaro Challenge was to be involved with UNICEF and to know more
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August 25, 2019
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August 25, 2019
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Bank Holiday Heatwave
The August bank holiday weekend seemed an ideal time for my first foray into car boot sales. With a summer
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