Achievements

Iron 105

Completing 105 full Iron-distance triathlons on consecutive days taught me that extraordinary results rarely come from heroic moments, but from relentless consistency. Success came from pacing myself right on the edge of failure without crossing it. High performance isn’t about one big effort - it’s about showing up, managing the middle, and repeating the process every day.

Length of Britain swim

Swimming the length of Britain taught me the importance of backing your own belief when others doubt what’s possible. Many people said it couldn’t be done, but careful planning, relentless preparation, and surrounding myself with people who believed in the goal made it achievable. Big challenges demand conviction, research, and the courage to ignore the naysayers.

Cycling The Earth

Cycling around the world was the first challenge where I truly pushed my physical limits, riding up to 200 miles a day through brutal conditions and relentless fatigue. It showed me that our perceived limits are often far lower than our real ones. When you keep going, you discover you’re capable of far more than you ever believed.

Europe cycle record

Cycling 6,500 kilometres across Europe, solo and unsupported, taught me the power of self-reliance. When you’re alone, every problem is yours to solve, every decision yours to make. It forces you to adapt quickly, stay calm under pressure, and trust your judgment when plans change and challenges inevitably appear.

4200 mile triathlon

Completing the world’s longest triathlon - 4,200 miles of swimming, cycling and running - taught me that you don’t need perfect conditions or perfect equipment to achieve something extraordinary. I did it largely alone, even riding a bamboo bike. Progress comes from starting with what you have and figuring things out along the way.

Running Britain

Running the length of Britain showed me how extraordinary the human body is at adapting to pressure. On day one I could manage just 17 miles, but by day 44 I was running 50. With the right balance of stress and recovery, the body adapts, strengthens, and proves capable of far more than we think.

Cycling Britain

Cycling the length of Britain was the adventure that started it all. I was inexperienced, slow, and often cold, but finishing it sparked something powerful. It showed me that doing hard things is deeply rewarding and creates a positive feedback loop - one challenge leading to the next and setting the tone for everything that followed.

Wales triathlon

Completing a 714 mile triathlon around Wales came after failing a different world-record attempt. It would have been easy to dwell on the setback, but instead I chose to redirect the energy into a new challenge. It reminded me that failure isn’t the end - it’s simply a cue to reset, refocus, and keep moving forward.

Find Yourself challenge

The Find Yourself Challenge is about thinking a little differently. The idea is simple: travel from somewhere that shares your first name to somewhere that shares your surname. I created it to show that adventure doesn’t need to be extreme - just creative enough to get people out of the house and doing something memorable.

496 Challenge

The 496 Challenge is simple in concept but tough in practice: run the day of the month in kilometres, building from 1 km on day one to 31 km on day thirty-one. It highlights the power of small, consistent progress. By taking manageable steps each day and playing the long game, you end up achieving far more than you thought possible.

Strathpuffer 24h MTB

Racing the Strathpuffer 24-hour mountain bike race was a bucket-list challenge, often called one of the toughest mountain bike events in the world. It was a brutal test of endurance, mud, darkness, and fatigue. I also discovered I’m not particularly fast on the downhills, but the experience of pushing through the night made it unforgettable.

Double Brutal

The Double Brutal Continuous Ironman was the first official triathlon event I ever raced, and it was anything but gentle. Forty-two hours of racing through brutal terrain and conditions made it a true test of endurance. It proved that sometimes the best way to start something new is to dive straight in.

run across iceland

Running across Iceland as part of an organised expedition showed me how perfectly running lets you experience a place. The world moves past at just the right pace to notice everything. Crossing a country on foot is incredibly rewarding - you feel every mile, see every landscape change, and truly earn the journey.

National parks marathons

Running 15 marathons in 15 days across 15 national parks, solo and self-supported, showed me the real power of community. Although I was undertaking the challenge alone, people joined along the way each day. It reminded me that surrounding yourself with like-minded people creates momentum, and once that snowball starts rolling, it becomes unstoppable.

Conwy to Conway

Running from Conwy Castle in North Wales to Castle Conway in Ireland, completing a marathon a day for ten days, was a reminder that adventure is often about curiosity and creativity. By linking two places with the same name, the journey became more than just miles - it showed how a simple idea can turn into a memorable and rewarding challenge.

Sailing Britain

Sailing the length of Britain to break the world record was an intense 84-hour test of endurance and sleep deprivation. Racing with two close friends, we pushed through exhaustion while still needing to make clear decisions at sea. It showed me that even when you think you’re empty, there’s often more resilience and performance left in the tank.

Kayaking the thames

Kayaking the length of the Thames in the middle of winter proved that adventure doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated. With good friends, a few days of time, and less than £100, we paddled the river, camped rough, and embraced the cold. Some of the best adventures are the simplest ones.

Cycling to the alps

Cycling to the Alps for less than the cost of a flight showed me that adventure often begins with a simple question: what if I just went under my own steam? It proved that travel doesn’t have to be expensive to be memorable. Sometimes the journey itself is the best part of the trip.

3 peaks cycle challenge

Completing the Three Peaks cycle challenge, climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon while cycling the 450 miles between them in 60 hours, was a huge test of endurance. It reinforced how important a strong support crew is and showed me that with the right team behind you, you can push far beyond what you thought possible.

Kilimanjaro

Climbing Kilimanjaro dressed as a penguin reminded me that performance and fun are not opposites. The challenge was still the same, but adding humour changed the whole experience. It taught me to ask a simple question: what would this look like if it were more fun? Often that shift alone unlocks more energy and motivation.

Cheese rolling

Competing in the Gloucestershire cheese rolling in 2009 was easily one of the most chaotic things I’ve ever done. I’m proud to say I finished second, but it also left me with injuries I’m still feeling years later. Of all my adventures, it’s the only one I definitely won’t encourage my children to try.