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...
It is New Years Eve, so it is time for a recap of 2024. This year, in many ways, could be deemed as a fitness failure. From the high of 2021, I have slowly been losing fitness and struggling with my weight and health. There are lots of reasons and excuses, but ultimately, there are … More 2024 Recap
On 15th December 2024, I took part in the Pisa Marathon. Pisa Marathon was my 15th Marathon of the year and my 161st all-time Marathon (plus). I am pleased to have paced another marathon in Italy, making this the 119th time I have been an official pacer and 56th time pacing a marathon. This time, … More Pisa Marathon 2024
After running the World Marathon Majors Grand Slam in 2023, it was always going to be a bit of a come down not running them all in 2024. I was very lucky to be able to run all of the World Marathon Majors in 2023, but it is not affordable or realistic to run them … More My Abbott World Marathon Majors of 2024
On 3rd November 2024, Sydney Marathon was announced as the 7th World Marathon Major. This is exciting news for runners around the world who have been looking forward to the addition of more Majors to join the current Major races: Tokyo Marathon, London Marathon, Boston Marathon, Berlin Marathon, Chicago Marathon, New York Marathon. Although, it … More Abbott World Marathon Major – 7th Star and beyond
Fridays are for marathons… on Friday, 7 June 2024, I took part in my 155th Marathon (plus) event. I went down to Walton on Thames, where the lovely Phoenix Running Events had invited me to their annual free event. I decided to pace myself for the first half marathon and then pull back to finish … More PHOENIX Fridays – Summer Fun Friday
You take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed, and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill – you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. On 11th May 2024, I took part in the Neo Run, with Phoenix … More Neo Marathon 2024
Running London Marathon is always a highlight in my running calendar. On 21st April 2024, I had the privilege of running London Marathon 2024. This was my 12th in person London Marathon (13 including 2020). It was also my 153rd Marathon (plus) and the 113th event as an official pacer (50th Marathon as a pacer, … More London Marathon 2024
On 14 April 2024, I finally returned to run the Limassol Marathon. Limassol may not have the biggest marathon, but it has become one of my families favourite destinations for a lovely holiday and run. We first travelled to Limassol in 2017 so I could run the marathon, then I returned for Limassol Marathon 2018 … More Limassol Marathon 2024
On 7 April 2024, I took part in Paris Marathon for the 3rd time. This was my 151st Marathon (or further). I had originally planned the Paris Marathon to be my goal race for the year, with an aim of sub 3. After a 3:30 in 2015 and pacing the sub 4 #funbus in 2019 … More Paris Marathon 2024
Kew the Run 2024. On 30th March 2024, I took part in Kew Gardens 10k. I don’t take part in many 10k, but it’s not every day you get to run around Kew Gardens, and this has always been one of my favourites. This is the 6th time (at least) that I have taken part … More Kew Gardens 10k 2024
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