10 Lessons From a Year of Running
A year ago today, on Saturday 18th April 2015, I started what was initially called “Marathon in a Year”. I’d always had this vague ambition to run a marathon and …
How to Fix IT Band Syndrome
I have IT Band Syndrome and it sucks. I’ve been sidelined for the last three weeks, which is a pretty rubbish start to the Marathon in a Year challenge. I …
Marathon in a Year – Episode 1: IT Band Syndrome
I’m almost a month into training now, or at least I should be. I injured my knee on literally the first run of the challenge and it has been bad …
The Marathon in a Year Challenge
My name is Ben Larcombe and for the next 12 months I will be training hard each and every day in an attempt to transform myself from non-runner to sub …
Marathon in a Year Begins
I’ve decided I want to run a marathon. The ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon to be precise. In April 2016. That (conveniently) gives me a year to train and prepare. If you …
George Bernard Shaw on “Doing It”
“People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.” – GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
Rest Days Create Themselves
This article originally appeared on BenLarcombe.com Guy Plays Table Tennis Every Day for a Year is the title of the 1 Second Everyday YouTube video I made of Sam that …
This Guy Taught Himself to Backflip in 1 Week
Ever wanted to learn to backflip? It’s a pretty nice party trick (although perhaps best not to demonstrate if you are under the influence of alcohol). This guy (16 year …
Learning How to Backflip on a Mountain Bike
We love this video! It shows a guy teaching himself to do a backflip on his mountain bike using a makeshift ramp and a lot of snow. He picks it …
Seth Godin on ‘Getting Good’
“The first step to getting good is admitting that you aren’t (yet).” – SETH GODIN