Category Archives: Lifestyle

It Got Me

Posted on March 18, 2022 by charliecountryboy

Talk about late coming to the party! The C word finally caught me last Friday. I must say it was more impressive than I gave it credit for. Eight days later, with eight positive tests I’m still in bed 😂. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Coronavirus, East Yorkshire, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion | Tagged Charlie Robinson, COVID-19, Cruise Ships, Dartford, Filey, Forts, Holidays, Humour, Life, Opinion, Positive tests, River Thames, Spring Sun, Strolling, Sunshine, Travel, Walking | 50 Comments

Christmas is Up and Running

Posted on December 21, 2021 by charliecountryboy

The thing I like most about Christmas is that I don’t have to go to work. Not that I work very hard anyway. Well I do, but I find it easy so, it’s not really hard. Yup, it’s going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, Blogging, Freedom, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Running | Tagged Charlie Robinson, Christmas, Christmas Parties, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, People, Running | 59 Comments

The Erotic Art of Running

Posted on November 30, 2021 by charliecountryboy

I’ve noticed there are more erotica blogs around lately. I’m not adverse to tasteful erotica or even the poetic. But, after some serious contemplation I decided stockings and suspenders didn’t look too great on me so I decided to stick … Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, Blog, Blogging, East Yorkshire, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Running | Tagged Beverley 10k, Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Humour, Life, Opinion, Run, Running, Running Partners | 19 Comments

Never Give Up

Posted on August 28, 2021 by charliecountryboy

That’s one of those things that are easier to say than do, sometimes. But my favourite quote is: “You only fail when you quit.” Again you have to take it in perspective. If you break a leg climbing Mount Everest, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Motivation, Opinion | Tagged Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Fire Pits, Humour, Innovation, Interest, Landscaping, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, Perseverance, Reflections, Relationships | 14 Comments

Swim Like a Brick? So Let’s do a Triathlon

Posted on August 21, 2021 by charliecountryboy

I figured sooner or later you might get bored listening to me rattling on about running. So I thought I’d start training for a triathlon. The slight hiccup in the plan is that I don’t really swim. I know… I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Running | Tagged Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, Running, Sooty, Spearfishing | 30 Comments

Endurance

Posted on July 10, 2021 by charliecountryboy

Last year I was looking forward to Endure 24. You know? When you’ve got your sights set on a goal? There was a plan. Of course, the ankle put paid to that. Then COVID really crushed it. Anyaways, it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Freedom, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Running, Ultra Running | Tagged Bramham Park, Distance Running, Endure 24, Run, Running, Running Friends, Running Partners, Ultra Runs | 28 Comments

Good News

Posted on March 13, 2021 by charliecountryboy

Naw, only joking. Unless of course we believe all this will be over by June 21st. But, as everyone has been wrong, about everything, since last March, I don’t think I will hold my breath 😂 Apparently I no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion | Tagged Blog, Charlie Robinson, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Lockdown, Opinion, Running, Training | 23 Comments

Managing to Stay Positive

Posted on February 8, 2021 by charliecountryboy

Yup a strange title under the present circumstances. And it’s quite hard to do. Especially this last week as the Achilles has gone again. But, I am prepared this time so lots of physio, Yoga and strength exercise. One thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Community, Freedom, Life, Lifestyle, Motivation, Opinion | Tagged Blog, Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Friendship, Health, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, People, Reflections, Relationships, Self Awareness, Sooty, Training | 33 Comments

Lets Get The Kids Exercising (Oh Dear)

Posted on January 16, 2021 by charliecountryboy

They say laughter is the best medicine. Well, I can certainly subscribe to that. It’s a little harder today. As I sit here, listening to the rain and wind pounding the window. I’ll be running across Beverley Westwood Pastures in … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion | Tagged Comedy, COVID-19, Humour, Life, Lockdown, Sooty, Sooty at Home | 22 Comments

Avoid Trail Runs With Little Bears!

Posted on January 2, 2021 by charliecountryboy

Happy New Year one and all ❤️ As you all know, Sooty and I have a special arrangement. Not unlike the USA and Britain. Although I’ve never been 100% sure who is the hand… who is the puppet 😂 Sooty … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, Relationships | Tagged Athletics, Blog, Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Friendship, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, New Year, Opinion, Run, Running, Sooty, Sooty at Home | 23 Comments