Family man who likes to run. When I started running it was all about "picking up the pace" to better my time. With a wife and two young children this is just not possible. I have found a love of pacing, and find keeping the pace steady for others so much more rewarding...
On 11th October 2026 I took part in the Chicago Marathon. This was my 17th marathon of 2026, 195th marathon (plus), and 7th time in Chicago. It was my 144th time as an official pacer, 81st marathon as a pacer, and 6th time pacing Chicago Marathon. It was a lovely trip to Chicago, travelling with … More Chicago Marathon 2026
On 27th September 2026 I took part in the Berlin Marathon 2026. This was a special occasion, as I joined the Jubilee Club. For those that do not know, the Jubilee Club is an ever present part of the Berlin Marathon, offering perks and rewards for legacy and participation. After completing your 10th Marathon you … More Berlin Marathon 2026
On 13th September 2026 I celebrated my birthday. But first, I woke up early to travel to Kew Gardens, to pace the Richmond Run-Fest Marathon. This was my 15th marathon of 2026, 193rd marathon (plus), 142nd time as a pacer (79 marathons). Richmond is relatively local for me, and I love running with this organisation, … More Richmond Run-Fest Marathon 2026
When I wrote my original blog: How to Become a World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher, the world felt big, but the Abbott World Marathon Majors felt familiar. Six cities. Six stories. Six finish lines that shaped my identity as a runner. My journey began in 2011 after finally getting on the start line for … More From Six Stars to Eight: And the Journey to Nine
On 26th July 2026 I took part in the San Francisco Marathon. San Francisco Marathon was my 13th marathon of 2026, my 191st Marathon (plus) and my 141st time as an official pacer (including 78 marathons). I love California. We came to California for a “once in a lifetime” trip in 2022. We had booked … More San Francisco Marathon 2026
Cape Town Marathon 2026 is working towards being Africa’s first major. This year was a very important year for the marathon. It was set for the final assessment in 2025, but unfortunately the race was cancelled because of a storm. The decision was made to defer entries for runners, and also allow 2026 to be … More Cape Town Marathon 2026
What a race, where do I start. On 3rd May 2026 I ran the Pittsburgh Marathon. Pennsylvania was a new state for me, and a quick trip, leaving Friday after work and landing Bank Holiday Monday, meaning I didn’t need to use any annual leave. I left a warm and sunny UK, and landed in … More Pittsburgh Marathon 2026
On Sunday 26th April 2026, I ran the London Marathon. I make no secret of the fact I think the London Marathon is the best marathon in the world. I have ran a lot of marathons, and there are so many fantastic races out there, but in truth, I am biased. London was my first … More London Marathon 2026
On 12th April 2026 I ran the Milan Marathon for the second time. It was my 7th marathon of 2026, my 185th Marathon (plus) and my 137th time as an official pacer (including 74 marathons). This year I did not travel with family as they were not interested in coming back for a short weekend, … More Milan 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