Rome Marathon 2026

On 22nd March 2026 I ran the Rome Marathon. This was my 5th time running, and pacing Rome Marathon, and there have been some significant changes over the years. It was already a fantastic marathon, but the capacity has more than tripled in the past 5 years, and the course has changed multiple times to … More Rome Marathon 2026

Who Deserves to Run a Marathon? The Truth About Ballots, Charity Places & Running for Everyone

Every year, after events such as the New York Marathon ballot, timelines fill with excitement, disappointment and unfortunately, frustration aimed in the wrong direction. A familiar comment appears: I didn’t get in, but charity runners did—why should a 6 or 7 hour runner get a place when faster runners missed out? As someone who paces … More Who Deserves to Run a Marathon? The Truth About Ballots, Charity Places & Running for Everyone

Tokyo Marathon 2026

On 1st March 2026, I completed Tokyo Marathon for the second time. The first time I completed the marathon in 2023 (Tokyo Marathon 2023) I also picked up an Abbot World Marathon Majors medal. It is an incredible journey to become a Six Star Finisher, and I wrote about how you become a Six Star … More Tokyo Marathon 2026