3, 2, 1… Happy New Year. As we count down the end of 2025, it is time to review my year of running. In 2024 I must admit, I was at a low in my fitness journey, I was at the heaviest I have ever been, was struggling both mentally and physically, and needed to … More 2025 Running Recap
On 12th December 2025, I took part in the Phoenix Events Christmas Jumper Run. This flexible lapped and timed event allows for a variety of options, and as always I arrived for a marathon. This was my last marathon of 2025, really this time. So, just some stats for 2025. 17 marathons, 13 as a … More Christmas Jumper Marathon 2025
On 16th November 2025, I took part in the Larnaka International Marathon. This is the 3rd time I have ran, and organised the Pace Team in Larnaka. Larnaka International Marathon was my 177th Marathon (plus) and my 132nd time as an official pacer (including 69 marathons). It was my 16th marathon of 2025, and 13th … More Larnaka International Marathon 2025
On 2nd November 2025 I took part in the biggest block party on the planet. New York Marathon is always a highlight; the city, the supporters, the fellow runners, everything is just on another level. It was my 5th time running New York Marathon, but no year is the same. Every year there are so … More New York Marathon 2025
On 26th October 2025 I ventured to Taiwan for the Sun Moon Lake marathon. My family adventure included exploring Taipei, and Sun Moon Lake. There was so much more to see and do in Taiwan, but we didn’t have enough time. In this blog I will focus on the Sun Moon Lake marathon, and do … More Sun Moon Lake Marathon 2025
On 12 October 2025 I took part in the Chicago Marathon. One of the 7 World Marathon Majors, it is one of the three in USA, and often the one in America that gets least attention. Boston Marathon is deep rooted in history and has the prestige of qualification, and New York is the race … More Chicago Marathon 2025
On 21 September 2025 I took part in Berlin Marathon. This was my 9th time running Berlin, 8th time as a sub 4 pacer. Berlin is one of those all round enjoyable events for me, that ticks all the boxes. It is a World Marathon Major, it is an International event, it is relatively quick … More Berlin Marathon 2025
On 14th September 2025 I took part in the Richmond Run-Fest Marathon. I have been taking part in the Richmond Run-Fest events for many years. Always good events with great organisers. It has been a couple of years since I have been able to go down to Kew Gardens for this events, so I was … More Richmond Run-Fest Marathon 2025
On 31st August 2025, I took part in the Sydney Marathon. This was the inaugural event as a World Marathon Majors, as Sydney joins: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York City as the 7th World Marathon Major. For many Marathon runners, who like to travel, the World Marathon Majors offer fantastic events around … More Sydney Marathon 2025
On 10th August 2025, I ran the Prosecco Marathon at Denbies vineyard, with Phoenix Running events. This event was my 9th marathon of the year and 170th marathon (plus) in total. I love coming to Phoenix Running events for my long run training sessions. It motivates me to do my long run, and I love … More Prosecco Marathon 2025
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