Stairs twice a week: a plan for ordinary legs
One flight, then two, then ten minutes without stopping. A plain plan you can do in a block of flats.
October 10, 2026 · 9 min
A long, cold start in the dark, and a pace so slow it feels silly. How I tell my walkers to take it.
What summit day feels like, and how to pace it
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A short letter every Friday for people getting ready for a big hike: one lesson, one thing to pack and one thing to try this week.
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The night before summit day: a short list
Warm layers by the bed, water inside your jacket and a small bag you can find in the dark.