Anyone I’ve met will know I’ve ran an ultra marathon, cycled 200 miles in a day, and finished the ToughGuy obstacle course twice. So, when given the opportunity to write about some fitness technology (and tell thousands more people about my achievements) I positively jumped at the chance. Unfortunately, when I tell people about my sporting achievements, it tends to be received with mild confusion, as I no longer have the physique of an athlete.
Since 2019, I've finished more pies and pints than kilometers ran. I got round the TCS London Marathon last year, but it was quite a few days until I could walk properly again. Time is a cruel mistress.
So, like many others in January, I am determined this time, more than ever, to 100% commit to (thinking about, maybe) getting really fit again. I’m also doing the TCS London Marathon again this year, and I’d like it to hurt a little less. Running five kilometers every day for a week – a theoretically simple challenge for a marathon runner – will kickstart my motivation to train in 2025 and cross that finish line in better shape, with a faster time.
Day 1: Everything is broken When I was asked if I would like to write something for TechRadar's Get Fit for '25 week, I was more interested in getting some extrinsic motivation to kickstart getting fit again rather than using a gadget. I charged my ancient, no-longer-supported Series 1 for the first time in five years but predictably, it didn't turn on. So, I dug out my slightly-l.
