“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising theContinue reading “Drawing inspiration from the race run by HM Queen Elizabeth II”
Author Archives: Andy Biggs
Gratitude – a key to satisfaction?
It’s Sunday morning and I’ve just come back from a slow 5km jog along the peaceful banks of the river near my home. Dog walkers were meandering along. Swans were gliding majestically along the mirror-like surface of the wide sections of the waterway. The sun was out and all was well. It was the secondContinue reading “Gratitude – a key to satisfaction?”
My Halo does not define me
Hurrah! Finally, the day has come and my halo has been removed. I’ll no doubt talk about what that feels like in a later blog, but it’s been a really interesting experience to look and feel different in the 12 weeks since my accident. And particularly, it’s taught me something about identity – how IContinue reading “My Halo does not define me”
Why community is still important to this introverted athlete
I want it out in the open. It’s who I am and I’m not ashamed. I am an introvert. You might think that’s why I picked sports that involve a degree of solitude. For most of my life I have been a runner. All those hours of solitude – just me and my thoughts asContinue reading “Why community is still important to this introverted athlete”
The importance of a strong core and all-round strength
I don’t know about you, but since my online activity frequently involves sporting activity, the targeted online adverts that I get shown often involve titles such as “Develop a strong core in 30 days”, “Get a six-pack in six weeks”, “Get ripped with this bodyweight workout plan” and so on. Okay, it would be kindContinue reading “The importance of a strong core and all-round strength”
My helmet saved my life
The biking story It’s a well talked about matter that cyclists are encouraged to always wear a helmet and I don’t think I know of any cyclist who wouldn’t wear on one on each and every occasion they mount a bike outdoors. So I’m probably preaching to the converted here. But without doubt, that factContinue reading “My helmet saved my life”
Hello! (… or rather “Halo”)
Hello everyone, or rather “Halo”! My name is Andy Biggs and I’m an age-group triathlete from the North East of England. I’ve recently gained a little weight on my shoulders as a result of a bike accident. On Thursday 22nd of August 2019, whilst descending a hill on my bike at around 30 mph /Continue reading “Hello! (… or rather “Halo”)”
Sporting a Halo 