Disaster Averted: How I Recovered My Blog from a MySQL Meltdown
There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned data disaster to remind you of the importance of backups....
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Ben
I’m a fitness enthusiast and Peloton addict who loves challenging limits through races, paddleboarding, and life’s adventures. Here, I share milestones, reflections on Acoustic Neuroma, and stories of resilience and growth.
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Passing the Baton: Running Together in Swanage
Every summer, I carve out time during our family holiday in Swanage to squeeze in a few solo runs. It’s...
Automating Personalised Fitness Feedback with n8n, Strava & OpenAI
What if your Strava workouts could talk back? I’ve built a personalised AI coaching system that takes...
I’ve Only Gone and Done It Again… SUPBIKERUN Devon 2026, Here We Go!
Here we are again. It’s barely been a few weeks since I crossed the finish line at SUPBIKERUN Devon...
SUP Bike Devon Results
SUPBIKERUN Devon 2025: Heat, Hills, and High Fives This summer I took on something new – my first...
Paddling for a Purpose: 18 Miles on the River Avon for Guide Dogs
Today was one for the books — the Doggy Paddle, an 18-mile stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) journey down...
Taking Back My Data: Why I Ditched Strava Premium and Built My Own Fitness Dashboard
At the start of 2024, I committed to a more structured, intentional approach to fitness. I wrote about...
Measured, Not Moving: Acoustic Neuroma Update
Ten minutes. That’s all it took today to shift the emotional weight I’ve quietly carried since my most...
Sleep and Tinnitus: Tracking the Impact of Acoustic Neuroma on Rest
Sleep is a fundamental human necessity, yet it becomes elusive when living with neurological conditions...
Why I Keep Blogging, Even When No One’s Watching
There are moments I open the dashboard, check the stats, and see a flat line. Zero views. No comments....
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