About Me

Born in Nottingham in 1966 and brought up in a village just outside the city called Burton Joyce. After leaving school at 16,  I worked in several dead end jobs, so decided to return to full time education at the age of 20. I studied engineering and management for 4 years and then began work with Peugeot Motor Company in Coventry. 

In 1998, I decided to leave the UK for a while and work in the travel industry. What was supposed to be a 2 year sabbatical, turned into 15 year life changing journey that took me to Spain, Andorra, France,  Switzerland, Austria, USA and Canada.

As part of this journey of discovery, I realised that the outdoor life suited me. In particular mountain life. I became an avid hiker in the summer and skier in the winter. I only started running at the age of 41 but am now a total convert. It changed my life completely and has brought me endless pleasure and excitement ever since.

Now living back in the UK, based in East Yorkshire and working as a Postman for Royal Mail. 

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email: davidaparkin@yahoo.co.uk