​The kind of energy that comes for free was there in bucketloads at Prestwick as the Scottish Coastal Town celebrated its 10th annual festival. — ​A party atmosphere is common among the many bars and restaurants along the Main Street in Prestwick especially at the weekend. But, on one particular weekend every year things get cranked up just that bit more. In the warmth of the Ayrshire community, revellers dance to the strains of every…

Editors are always on the hunt for writers and willing to pay them. Here’s how to find them. — Commission on Medium and similar sites is all very well. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be writing this. But, for me anyway, the money I bring in from Medium doesn’t pay the bills. There are however Editors from many online and print publications always on the lookout for new writing with a…

Surely you must put more on the table than a card saying they are important and a donut on a Friday?! — It has been suggested that that placing cards with a positive message on staff desks or small treats like this is amazing management, makes staff feel appreciated and transforms the workplace for the better. We all know the doctrine, “Our people are our most important asset.” Sadly, in my working…

​Karaoke Night at the Glitnir Irish Pub in Torshavn was a night to remember for all the right reasons. — Join Medium with my referral link - Sean McBride Read every story from Sean McBride (and thousands of other writers on Medium). Your membership fee directly supports…seanmcbride-92353.medium.com You’ll Always Find An Irish Pub ​One of the most common features I have found in all my travels is that, wherever you go, however unlikely you might think you are to find one, there’s always an Irish Pub. Torshavn, the capital city of the remote and rugged Faroe Islands nestling in the North Atlantic halfway…

When you’ve seen a place in your dreams and a hundred times on YouTube, it’s truly special to then see it in front of you. — Kumar, my guide, was concerned so he stopped me and reminded me to be careful, that we were walking on ice. In fact, we were walking on 1000s of tonnes of ice that formed the spectacular Khumbu Ice Fall spilling down from the foot of Everest. I’d just seen Everest…

As an overweight person who trains regularly, I’ve pulled a lot of muscles over the years. Here are the ones I’ve encountered and what I did to keep moving. — For those of you following this series called Worth Your Weight In Gold, there was an article mentioned called, It’s A Stretch But You Can Do It. The article is all about different stretches that you can work into a regular routine to keep you agile as you chase your…

Understanding and monitoring your Heart Rate during exercise can give you amazing insights into your general health and performance. — WARNING: Advice on these pages is taken from my own personal experience and does not constitute professional advice. Everyone’s experience and ability are different. Before starting on any new physical activity, it is a good idea to consult a doctor. It may also be beneficial to work with a Coach…

Your strength comes from knowing your weaknesses and working with them. — If I asked you which was faster, a hare or a tortoise, you’d probably laugh and think that was a trick question, right? For sure you’d know the answer. But did you know that on average, tortoises outlive hares on average by a factor of about 20 times in lifespan…

In 2014 I found myself panting at the top of 2 flights of stairs that lead to my flat and resolved to do something about my fitness. I may have been a tad ambitious because I resolved to climb to the top of the highest mountain in the world. I…