James Mullarkey

Ukraine: Kyiv

I spent two days in Kyiv in July 2009 as part of a six day trip to Poland and Ukraine.

Poland: Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp

I visited Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland in July 2009

Poland: Krakow

I spent two days in Krakow, Poland in July 2009

Western Balkans Diary

I travelled around several countries in the Balkans in April 2009.

Is it possible to run a marathon without doing any running?

The answer to this question seems to be no. Bad News Sadly, I have been forced to pull out of the London Marathon on the 26th April. I have had an Achilles tendon injury since mid February which I just haven’t been able sort out. I’ve been receiving treatment from a physiotherapist for several weeks… Continue reading Is it possible to run a marathon without doing any running?

My Top 5 Training Videos

Are these the 5 best training montages from the 80s? I think so.

I’m running the London Marathon 2009

I’ve always wanted to have a go at running the London Marathon but it’s so hard to get a place so I was delighted to get a spot running for the NSPCC on the 26th April 2009. Although I have done a few triathlons and duathlons as well as a couple of cycle sportives I’ve… Continue reading I’m running the London Marathon 2009

Sworded Activities

I was looking around for a new sport to do with some friends in the summer of 2008 and I got roped in to trying a six week fencing course.

A tourist trip to North Korea

Back in 2007 I went to a North Korea for a holiday. Here is a quick summary of my trip.

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