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
On 17 March 2024, I returned to run the eternal city of Rome. This was my 3rd time running Rome Marathon, but this year, it was extra special. Each year, the marathon has been getting bigger, and with over 15,000 runners this year, the course direction was changed. Rather than the spectacular backdrop of the … More Rome Marathon 2024
On 18 February 2024, I took part in the Seville Marathon. Sevilla was a beautiful location for a marathon and a family holiday. When considering races, I always look first at school holidays, to consider options available when my children are not at school, and Seville was perfect. We decided to travel on Thursday until … More Seville Marathon 2024
On 28 January 2024, I ran my second marathon of the year. Once again, I joined Phoenix Running Events on the tow path at Walton-on-Thames. This time, the theme was unicorns, so naturally, I wore one of my Boston Marathon tops for the occasion. This was my 148th event for the 100 Marathon club, including … More Unicorn Run 2024
On 14th January 2024, I ran the Doughnut Dash with Phoenix Running events. Whilst this is a lapped event, with various options of distance, I always choose the marathon, which is 8 laps. After a busy year last year, I know I will run fewer marathons in 2024, but I have started strong with Marathon … More Doughnut Dash Marathon 2024
On 16 December 2023, I took part in the Barbie vs. Ken run. In typical Phoenix Running events style, it was a timed event with the ability to complete as many laps as you want. 4 laps are an official half marathon, and 8 laps are an official marathon. Naturally, I completed 8 laps for … More Barbie vs Ken Run
On 19 November 2023, I took part in the 6th edition of the Larnaka Marathon. I was also fortunate enough to be part of the inaugural pace team for Larnaka Marathon. My challenge of completing 26 marathons in 52 weeks for Cancer Research has extended, and Larnaka Marathon was my 30th marathon of 2023. This was my … More Larnaka Marathon 2023
The Abbott World Marathon Majors are a collection of some of the biggest and best marathons in the world. They currently consist of: Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, London Marathon, Berlin Marathon, Chicago Marathon, and New York City Marathon. Together, these six marathons make up the Abbott World Marathon Majors, and if you complete all of … More Abbott World Marathon Majors Slam
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