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
On 6th July 2025, I took part in the “All Stars Blue Marathon” hosted by Phoenix Running events. The Summer months are always when I take a rest outside of the busy Spring and Autumn Running calendar. However, with 2 months without an event, I was feeling like I needed a nice long run, so … More All Stars Blue Marathon 2025
On 27 April 2025 I ran the London Marathon. I make no secret of the fact I love this event. London Marathon is more than a race for me, and I have so many fond memories of this event. In 2011 I ran London Marathon for the first time. It was my first marathon, and … More London Marathon 2025
On Saturday 12th April 2025 I took part in the Ibiza Marathon. It was a little different to normal, with a race that started at 15:30 on the Saturday rather than an early morning start. Ibiza Marathon was my 167th Marathon (plus) and my 124th time as an official pacer (including 61 marathons). It was … More Ibiza Marathon 2025
On 6th April 2025, I ran Milan Marathon for the first time. I love travelling to Italy with my family, and Milan has been on our travel radar for some time. This year, Milan Marathon fell on the first weekend of the school holidays, so we took a late flight on Friday night (after school … More Milan Marathon 2025
On 23 February 2025, I completed the Seville Marathon for the second time. After taking part in Seville Marathon 2024, I was unsure if I would return this year. Forever having the dilemma of wanting to return to take part in events, but also experience new events, it simply is not possible to take part … More Seville Marathon 2025
On 12 January 2025, I ran my first marathon of the year. With an aid station filled with doughnuts who can blame me, just the motivation needed. This was my 162nd marathon, who would have thought I would be on my journey to 200 marathons. It was freezing today. When I left the house, it … More Doughnut Dash Marathon 2025
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
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