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Posted by neil on May 1, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

It’s over 5 years since I first laced up a pair of running shoes. It was first light in a sleepy village sitting on the border of England & Wales and I was stood at a metaphorical crossroads at the time and not really sure which direction life, let alone my maiden run was heading. Looking back now I suppose it was a case of fight or flight, with the latter rather surprisingly winning...

#255 Write a book

Posted by neil on Apr 3, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

My English teacher always said I’d never pass my English exams, but I’ve often made it my mission in life to prove people wrong. After leaving school with both English Language and Literature under my belt it’s time to raise the bar and put pen to paper again. This one’s for you Mr Hewitt! Aiming for Jack – a story about getting a good length. By Neil Wyn-Jones Breathe...

#399 Live Below the Line

Posted by neil on Mar 24, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

There are a lot of bizarre and sometimes slightly obscure challenges here at the neverendinglist and that’s the way it should be, but as I always like to profess it is important to have an element of balance in life. So when an email arrived in my Inbox from Action Aid asking ‘Could you Live Below the Line?’ it seemed only natural to take up a very different challenge! An...

#379 As featured at…

Posted by neil on Feb 20, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

It’s been a busy start to 2014 and not one to rest on one’s laurels, I’m honoured to say that the neverendinglist has followed up the UK Blog Award nomination with a feature at Pixlr, who in their very own words are ‘the most popular online photo editor in the World!’. I’ve got to be honest I do like a good dose of recognition, but this one really really made...

#167 Write a Press Release

Posted by neil on Feb 13, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

When I first started penning my neverendinglist, it’s fair to say that I never imagined I’d need to write a Press Release promoting my exploits. The List, as I often point out is the ‘Script for Life’ documenting my ‘Journey of Happiness’ (happiness is a journey and not a destination by the way!). This journey has in turn turned into an adventure and after...

#48 Plant a tree

Posted by neil on Feb 3, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Recently I trudged across a field with boys in tow. Our destination was a little shoot of horse chestnut sprouting out of the ground and fenced rather grandly in the corner of a field at the foothills of the Clwydian Range. I’ve talked about ‘significant insignificance’ before at the neverendinglist and I guess this little shoot at first sight could fall into the latter of that...

#66 Win an award

Posted by neil on Dec 19, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments

So it appears that the neverendinglist is up for an award. And not just any award! The UK Blog Awards have shortlisted my little ‘Script for Life’ in the ‘Most Innovative Blog’ category for 2014 and I’m chuffed diddly chuffed chuffed! I’ve never won an award and aside from a collection of swimming badges and some running medals, the trophy cabinet is a...

#286 Run a sub 3:30 marathon

Posted by neil on Dec 4, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments

There are a number of running challenges prevalent here on the list, some of which I’ve been a bit slow to start chalking off! I’ve always run for fun and never given too much thought, or for that matter applied any structure to the running I’ve done. The normal training plan generally involves entering a race (normally after being challenged to do so) and then simply cramming...

#312 Learn to Sail

Posted by neil on Oct 16, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments

Just over 5 years ago I was adrift amid some stormy waters as life was thrown on its head. Now the dust has long since settled, but in reflecting on the turbulent times one of the things which helped to offer some clarity in amongst the storm clouds was undoubtedly the time spent sailing out at sea. Whilst sporadic in nature, these little jaunts have provided thinking time along the way; a...

#9 Own a Football Club

Posted by neil on Apr 29, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments

On Sunday I will be Wembley bound for a second time in as many months to cheer on the mighty Wrexham as we contest the Conference Playoff Final with Welsh counterparts Newport County. The prize is not a World Cup, a Champions League, or even another FA Trophy, but for Wrexham it would be a significant reward and rightful return to League football. Regardless of the result on Sunday afternoon as...