It has been a major year. With the Abbott World Marathon Majors growing from 6 to 8 (and soon 9), there are so many adventures and choices to be made. After many years, I became a 6 star finisher in 2023 and wrote “How to Become a World Marathon six star finisher”. Then on completion … More A Major Year – My 2026 World Marathon Majors
On 11th October 2026 I took part in the Chicago Marathon. This was my 17th marathon of 2026, 195th marathon (plus), and 7th time in Chicago. It was my 144th time as an official pacer, 81st marathon as a pacer, and 6th time pacing Chicago Marathon. It was a lovely trip to Chicago, travelling with … More Chicago Marathon 2026
When I wrote my original blog: How to Become a World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher, the world felt big, but the Abbott World Marathon Majors felt familiar. Six cities. Six stories. Six finish lines that shaped my identity as a runner. My journey began in 2011 after finally getting on the start line for … More From Six Stars to Eight: And the Journey to Nine
Cape Town Marathon 2026 is working towards being Africa’s first major. This year was a very important year for the marathon. It was set for the final assessment in 2025, but unfortunately the race was cancelled because of a storm. The decision was made to defer entries for runners, and also allow 2026 to be … More Cape Town Marathon 2026
On Sunday 26th April 2026, I ran the London Marathon. I make no secret of the fact I think the London Marathon is the best marathon in the world. I have ran a lot of marathons, and there are so many fantastic races out there, but in truth, I am biased. London was my first … More London Marathon 2026
On 1st March 2026, I completed Tokyo Marathon for the second time. The first time I completed the marathon in 2023 (Tokyo Marathon 2023) I also picked up an Abbot World Marathon Majors medal. It is an incredible journey to become a Six Star Finisher, and I wrote about how you become a Six Star … More Tokyo Marathon 2026
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 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 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