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Peak Week Update

Peak Week Update

Here we are at day 3 of peak week. From Monday to Thursday my task is to complete 45 minutes of swimming, 4 hours cycling and 90 minutes of running every day for the 4 days.

The Smileathlon 2018 Promo Video

The Smileathlon 2018 Promo Video

Here’s the first of two promo videos for The Smilinggg Smileathlon 2018 Challenge which takes place from Monday 14th May to Sunday 20th May for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek to raise both money and awareness for Mindand Samaritans.

Forty Days To Go...

Forty Days To Go...

VLOG #6: 

In this video I document my easy running day's training of the week and sit down and chat philosophically surrounding the challenge as I continue my journey to The Smilinggg Smileathlon 2018 taking place from Monday 14th May until 20th May 2018 in line with Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. 4 weeks to go and countinggg!

Tri-umphant Weekend. Sort of...

Tri-umphant Weekend. Sort of...

VLOG #5: 

In this video I document my biggest day's training of the week as I continue my journey to The Smilinggg Smileathlon 2018 taking place from Monday 14th May until 20th May 2018 in line with Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. 9 weeks to go and countinggg!

Swim, Bike, Run Training Day

Swim, Bike, Run Training Day

VLOG #4: 

In this video I discuss all things (donations, training, mood) relating to the past week of The Smilinggg Smileathlon 2018 taking place from Monday 14th May until 20th May 2018 in line with Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK.

Training Update: February Reflections

Training Update: February Reflections

... and just like that, we are into March! Wow, where does the time go? I've been officially training for 74 days in preparation of May's Smileath...

Make It So Easy You Can't Say No

Make It So Easy You Can't Say No

VLOG #3: 

In this video I discuss all things (donations, training, mood) relating to the past week of The Smilinggg Smileathlon 2018 taking place from Monday 14th May until 20th May 2018 in line with Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK.

7 Iron Triathlons in 7 Days!

7 Iron Triathlons in 7 Days!

VLOG #2: 

In this video I announce details of The Smilinggg Smileathlon 2018 taking place from Monday 14th May until 20th May 2018 in line with Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Smilinggg Smileathlon 7in7 Challenge 2018

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Smilinggg Smileathlon 7in7 Challenge 2018

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place in the UK from Monday 14th May until Sunday 20th May 2018.

For these seven days, I will attempt to complete 7 Ironman distance triathlons in 7 consecutive days in Crowborough, East Sussex.

So you might be asking WHY? Why on earth would anyone do such a thing?

Introducing: The Smilinggg Smileathlon 2018

Introducing: The Smilinggg Smileathlon 2018

VLOG #1: 

In this video I document the first day of training for The Smilinggg Smileathlon 2018 taking place from Monday 14th May until 20th May 2018 in line with Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK.

The Smilinggg Smile-athon 2017 Vlog

The Smilinggg Smile-athon 2017 Vlog

Join James as he performs Smilinggg from sunrise (7:15am) to sunset (6:15pm) at Goldsmith’s running track in Crowborough, East Sussex. All in aid of World Mental Health Day and raising money for Mind: The Mental Health Charity.

Igniting Your Smilinggg Spark

Igniting Your Smilinggg Spark

Since late 2014, I've read fast approaching one hundred books. Whilst these books have differed in genre and topic from philosophy to psychology, health and fitness to spirituality and alike, these books have centered around a common theme. They have all been books focused on developing personal strength and excellence in mind, body and spirit and overcoming challenges and adversities. I guess you could call it the pursuit of self mastery.

Out of these books, three truly stand out as the kick-starters to this Smilinggg journey...