Coach Kev helped me to find the structure and motivation to go a little faster for the Virtual New York Marathon. On my Road to Boston Coach Kevin is going to help me to train for the sub 3 dream, and is a great addition for my blog series. Kev Quinn is a marathon runner … More Road to Boston – with Coach Kevin Quinn
This week I’ve managed to get a few structured sessions in. The Road to Boston will need me to train Hard, be consistent, and not make excuses. This week has consisted of a 5 mile Tempo; 5 km intervals; and a long run. With some spinning for cross training this is a good start. When … More Road to Boston – with Holly Rush
On my Road to Boston there are bound to be ups and downs. This week hasn’t been the best to be honest. Work has been extremely busy and I haven’t found the time for structured training. But thats OK, not every week will be perfect. For a bit of motivation I’m posting my next blog … More Road to Boston – with Ian Coxall
On my Road to Boston its going to be important to get my training right, and I’m going to need all the help I can get. A Boston Qualification is an ultimate goal many of us aim for, so what does it take to run that fast? I’ve asked a number of runners who have … More Road to Boston – with Joe Spraggins
On the 1st of November 2020 I took part in the God of Thunder Marathon, held at Denbies Vineyard by Phoenix Running events. This was originally going to be my Virtual New York Marathon, until I decided I would aim for a quicker time, and Denbies was never going to be the venue for a … More God of Thunder Marathon
On 31st October 2020 I took part in the virtual New York Marathon. I was signed up to be an official pacer for New York Road Runners and finish in sub 4 for the second year in a row. I was so excited to be back in New York, but alas that will wait until … More Virtual New York Marathon 2020
On 24th October 2020 I took part in the Beachy Head Marathon. This is a Marathon that I have wanted to take part in for years. It has been described as one of the toughest and beautiful Marathons in the UK, so naturally I wanted to complete it. The reason I’ve never signed up is … More Beachy Head Marathon 2020
Over the years I have repeatedly said I want to run a sub 3 marathon, and finishing the World Marathon Majors with a Boston Qualifying time is the ultimate goal. Although I have always had the desire, I haven’t had the hunger. Everyone will know that I would much rather pace a race, as this … More Road to Boston Marathon
On the 4th October 2020 I took part in the Official London Marathon. This was not the London Marathon any of us had planned, and it is very sad that we were not on the start line together, but it is still an experience we can share together. The virtual London Marathon has brought people … More Not the London Marathon 2020 (again)
With many events cancelled people have taken to running virtual events. Virtual Running has become widely popular as we look to get involved with the running community when we aren’t able to run together. Many of the World Marathon Majors and other large events have offered a virtual option. London Marathon and New York Marathon … More Running a Virtual Marathon
