The National Running Show has quickly become a regular fixture in a runners diary, to kick start the year. The National Running Show, held in Birmingham, will be back for its 3rd year on 25th-26th January 2020 and you can get tickets HERE, use “AMB10” for free tickets. I always have great fun, and you … More The National Running Show LONDON
It’s the start of Limassol Marathon Race weekend, and as usual I’ve started it with the Saturday warm up races. I come here for the Marathon, but there is something for everyone, and the Saturday starts with the Corporate 5K and the kids races. I have been to Limassol Marathon weekend 3 times. This is … More Limassol 2019 5k and Kids race
In 2019 the second edition of the National Running Show promised to be bigger and better than 2018. It delivered. I loved this concept last year, and you can have a recap HERE. This year there was 50% more space, more brands, more speakers, more people, it was everything I loved about the National Running … More The National Running Show 2019
It is one thing to run a marathon fast, but for my 5th interview for the “How to run a marathon faster series“, I welcome someone who does this time and time again. Adam Holland. Adam is an extreme endurance athlete who knows a thing or two about running a marathon fast. He has ran … More How to run a marathon faster – with Adam Holland
Time for a little something different. After a busy year of running I dont have anything else planned for the rest of 2018. I was asked if I wanted to take part in the Broadgate Tower Run Up 2018, and was keen to take on the new challenge. For anyone who knows me, they will … More The Broadgate Tower Run Up 2018
I am pleased to say that the Pick Up the Pace Team will be back at Limassol in 2019. On the 24th March 2019 we will be back for the second year in a row to pace both the Limassol Marathon and Half Marathon. Last year I announced that we would be pacing at Limassol … More Limassol Marathon 2019 Pace Team
On the 4th November 2018 I took on the Porto Marathon 2018. This was an event I have been looking forward to take part in, with one of my longest friends coming away with me. A month ago I was asked if I wanted to Pace New York Marathon, which is an absolute dream, and … More Porto Marathon 2018
I am writing this with a huge smile on my face. On the 7th October 2018 I took part in the Chicago Marathon. This is the second time I have ran in America after completing the Las Vegas Marathon 2017, but the first time I have paced in America. I am very fortunate to have … More Chicago Marathon 2018
On the 30th September 2018 I took part in the Ealing Half Marathon for the second time. I first took part as the 1:40 pacer in 2015, and absolutely loved the event. The only thing that has kept me away is timing, as in 2016 I took part in the Inaugural Disney Half Paris, and … More Ealing Half Marathon 2018
The Great North Run has been described to me as a bucket list event, it’s the largest half marathon in the world. This is an event that I have wanted to experience for some time, but the logistics have always put me off. This year I decided that I would take on the Great North … More The Great North Run 2018
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