Determination. Sometimes things do not go to plan, you have to dig deep, and it takes real determination and heart to finish a race. On 6th August 2022 I took part in Thames Meander Marathon, and it started like any other race, until I took a fall. I fell around the 9 mile mark and … More Thames Meander Marathon 2022
Running 100k non-stop is hard work. This is a challenge I have been setting myself annually for a number of years, but it doesn’t matter how many times you do it, the difficulty remains. Running ultra marathons should not be underestimated. They are very different to marathons where you slow down, eating and walking throughout. … More Race to the Stones 2022
142. 142 is the number of gates that we pass through during Race to the Tower. This is a number that I won’t forget in a hurry, as each gate was numbered, building to gate number 142 which stood besides Broadway Tower. On 25th June 2022 I took part of the Threshold events “Race to … More Race to the Tower 2022
On the weekend of the 7th – 8th May 2022 I conqured a fear. I have wanted to take on the challenge of running 100 miles for a long time, but as with all challenges, it takes a lot of courage to just sign up. I have spent years saying I wanted to run 100 … More Thames Path 100
On 2 May 2022 I took part in the Vitality London 10000. I always enjoy running in London, and although I tend to take part in longer endurance events these days it is still good to push myself with a bit of speed every now and then. This is the 6th time I’ve taken part … More Vitality London 10000
Boston Marathon is not just about the race. Monday 18th April 2022 is the victory lap, the Road to Boston is a special one. A race that is extremely difficult to get in to. There are of course some different ways to get in with charity, tour operators and sponsor places, but these are extremely … More Boston Marathon 2022
On 10th April 2022, I lined up with thousands of runners to take part in the Brighton Marathon. This was the 6th time I have taken part in Brighton Marathon Weekend, the 2nd time as a pacer. I am pleased to have run my 102nd marathon, or longer, for the 100 marathon club. This is … More Brighton Marathon 2022
On 27th March 2022, I ran Rome Marathon. I was so pleased to finally take part in #RunRomeTheMarathon after originally planning to take part in 2020. I was then unable to take part in the rearranged date of 2021. I was always planning to take part in 2022 and am so happy to be welcomed … More Rome Marathon 2022
Struggling with motivation to train and push outside my comfort, I decided to enter another last minute race. I missed the online registration for the Palace Half Marathon at Hampton Court Palace, but found out that they were taking on the day registration. I know I need to be training harder, and I needed some … More Palace Half Marathon 2022
Over the past few months I have not been racing much, and quietly training in the background. I talk about motivation and enjoyment of running a lot within my blog, and the reality is, sometimes you need to reset. After a huge year of running in 2021, and lots of ups and downs, I have … More Surrey Half Marathon and Parkrun with my boy
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