Robert McCombe's

Bob McAthlete is Robert McCombe’s personal fitness blog, documenting his journey from fat to fit through training logs, reflections and updates. The site follows his experiences with running, marathon preparation, resistance training and the challenges of maintaining fitness amid the interruptions of everyday life. Posts include weekly marathon-training reviews, distance and workout breakdowns, and accounts of running in places such as Ayr.

McCombe also shares candid milestones, including returning to training after a detour involving a hernia and significant weight loss. Rather than presenting a formal coaching service or fitness product range, Bob McAthlete offers a personal record of one individual’s progress, setbacks and motivation. Readers can browse posts, find information about events and contact McCombe through the blog.

The site also features a countdown to the 2026 Caste to Castle event, reflecting its interest in running goals and upcoming challenges. Overall, Bob McAthlete is a first-person fitness journal for readers interested in real-world training experiences and the long-term process of becoming fitter