On 10th April 2022, I lined up with thousands of runners to take part in the Brighton Marathon. This was the 6th time I have taken part in Brighton Marathon Weekend, the 2nd time as a pacer. I am pleased to have run my 102nd marathon, or longer, for the 100 marathon club. This is … More Brighton Marathon 2022
On 12th September 2021 I took part in the Brighton Marathon. Brighton Marathon is one of the largest marathons the UK has to offer, with a beautiful seafront finish, and plenty of fantastic cheering points for spectators. This is the 5th time I have completed Brighton Marathon, but I have not ran it since 2017. … More Brighton Marathon 2021
2020 is not starting out well really is it? Let’s move away from the various chat about what’s the right thing to do, and health and safety for a moment. We all understand this, but the doesn’t mean it’s not ok to be disappointed. Whether you have had one race or ten races cancelled, whether … More What do you do when your marathon is cancelled because of Covid 19
I am looking ahead to 2020, and planning lots of adventures. Will you be running a marathon? The marathon is a huge step, and one that many struggle to take. Have confidence, if you want to run a marathon you can, so take that first step. If you are planning a marathon take a look … More What are your marathon plans?
You have worked hard to get this far, and race day is finally here, so what should you expect on Marathon race day? I have written about running marathons previously, but that was aimed to build confidence to make running a marathon feel more achievable – “so you want to run a marathon“. This blog … More What to expect on Marathon race day
It’s been an amazing 2017, my recap in medals. You can have a look at how my year has been for a brief recap or you can use as a guide for all my review links. I hope you enjoy … More 2017 my recap in medals
I’m often asked for advice about pacing, so here is my advice for getting the Pace right. I hope this helps people on their journey. … More Getting your Pace right
It’s true, it may not feel like it, but there are other marathons. Don’t get me wrong, I am in the “I love London Marathon” camp. A camp that is definitely split. It appears to be a marathon that people either love or hate. Whether you love the event or hate it, it’s fair to … More There are other marathons…
Hot hot hot, a tough Brighton marathon in 2017 … More Brighton Marathon 2017
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