On 12th December 2025, I took part in the Phoenix Events Christmas Jumper Run. This flexible lapped and timed event allows for a variety of options, and as always I arrived for a marathon. This was my last marathon of 2025, really this time. So, just some stats for 2025. 17 marathons, 13 as a … More Christmas Jumper 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
On 14th September 2025 I took part in the Richmond Run-Fest Marathon. I have been taking part in the Richmond Run-Fest events for many years. Always good events with great organisers. It has been a couple of years since I have been able to go down to Kew Gardens for this events, so I was … More Richmond Run-Fest 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
I haven’t ran parkrun for a long time. I need to motivate myself, but mostly I enjoy running with others. My boy hasn’t been interested in running, so I haven’t made the effort. So in the morning when my son woke up and said Joe Wicks is running our local parkrun and he wanted to … More parkrun with Joe Wicks
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
I have run in many Trail Running Shoes, but mostly I have opted for the high end, with all the features. In truth, these have been far more than I needed, and whilst I’ve run in some fantastic shoes, this is not realistically what I need. I run mostly on roads, so I am looking … More adidas Terrex Agravic 3 Trail Running Shoes Review
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
I was able to pick up a pair of the adidas adizero prime X 2 strung in early September ahead of the official launch. I was looking for a new marathon racing shoe, and had my eye on the adidas adizero pro 3. During my current marathon PB I was wearing the original adidas adizero … More adidas adizero prime X 2 strung shoe review
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