Category Archives: Lifestyle

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

Lifestyle

Posted on November 21, 2020 by charliecountryboy

What exactly is that? Lifestyle. It appears to have a very broad spectrum. Food, fitness, clothes, even the shape of your genitals can have an effect upon your lifestyle (Don’t ask! It was a woman’s discussion programme I inadvertently wandered … Continue reading →

Posted in Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion | Tagged Blogging, Food, Health, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, People, Training | 12 Comments

Wild in the Country Day 2

Posted on October 23, 2020 by charliecountryboy

The majesty of the wilds encourages you to reconsider values. These rocks, these meadows, along the coastline, formed between 200 and 145 million years ago, are totally untouched by our present situation. They don’t care if we have a bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Freedom, History, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion | Tagged Alum Works, Browns of Robin Hoods Bay, Coast Walks, East Yorkshire, Hiking, Hot Chocolate, Raven Hall Hotel, Ravenscar, Robin Hoods Bay, Trekking, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Coast | 31 Comments

In The Wild Country (Day One)

Posted on October 12, 2020 by charliecountryboy

There is a place where the wild things go, so they tell me. Possibly just another myth but if it exists I’ve found a few of them over the years. So, after months of media scaremongering with if’s, but’s and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Freedom, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, nature | Tagged North Yorkshire Moors, Raven Hall Hotel, Ravenscar, Robin Hoods Bay, Walking, Yorkshire Coast, Yorkshire Hotels | 34 Comments