On 11th September 2019 I had the privilege of joining the #runhappy team from across Europe at the #brooksbestfest. The Brooks Best Fest was a meet up about celebrating all personal bests. It is not every day you meet a brand whose purpose is not about being the best, its about getting the best out … More Run Happy at the #BrooksBestFest
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
On Sunday 14th October 2018 I took part in the Royal Parks Half. I believe this is a fantastic event, and I have a lot of history here. In 2009 I entered this event, this is back in the days before it was a ballot, and it was straight forward to get an entry. It … More Royal Parks Half Marathon 2018
It’s not every day you get an email inviting you to go to a Superhuman Academy. So when Brooks invited me to take part in the #superhumanyou campaign it was an easy decision to make. I joined a team of a Dozen from the UK, and there were teams from all around Europe. I must … More Superhuman Academy
On Sunday 29th July 2018, I took part in Ironman Hamburg. This was my third Ironman, with a twist, no swim. I was very anxious about the swim leading up to the event, especially as the weather made it likely to be a non wetsuit swim, and posted about my pre-Ironman nerves, see blog HERE. … More Ironman Hamburg 2018
On Sunday 15th July I took part in the British 10k for the 6th time. This year the British 10k continues to be sponsored by Virgin Sport and Asics and what another fantastic event. I don’t take part in a lot of 10k runs, but this is always one of the highlights, as you can’t … More British 10k 2018
On 10th June 2018 I took part in the St Albans Half Marathon. This is the third year in a row I have taken part in this event, each time pacing 1:40 for Xempo. Last year I found the combination of the hills and hot weather really tough, you can have a little recap HERE. … More St Albans Half Marathon 2018
The Liverpool RocknRoll Marathon is a weekend of fun. With the option of a 1 Mile, 5k, Half Marathon and Marathon there is something for everyone. This is a very blingtastic weekend, and it is possible to walk away with up to 8 (yes 8) medals. I walked away with 4. This is the second … More RNR Liverpool Marathon 2018
On 13th May 2018 I took part in the inaugural #RunGatwick Half Marathon. Although this was the inaugural event I had big expectations. I have ran #RunReigate a few times (read about Run Reigate HERE) and with the same organisers, and with the partnership with British Airways, surely it would be an event not to … More British Airways Run Gatwick 2018
Hot Hot Hot… after a tough London Marathon, because of the heat, the weather has been much better for running. That is until Bank Holiday weekend, and on 7th May 2018 I took part in the Milton Keynes Marathon weekend, pacing 1:45 for the half marathon. This was the 3rd time I have paced the … More MK Half Marathon 2018
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