On 3 April 2023, when most people were going back to work or off for half term, reminiscing on the weekends adventures, I was back on the tow path for another Marathon. By day 3, your body is starting to expect that you aren’t going to listen and rest, although my Garmin still recommended rest. … More Day 3: 10 Marathons in 10 Days
I have said it before, but for me, running and happiness are interlinked. I have been running for over a decade, and for the last 9 years I have paced people on the “funbus” trying to help everyone to have fun whilst achieving their goal time. For many years the social aspect and support from … More Let’s all Run Happy
On 25th April 2021 I took part in the Hard Cheese and Whine Marathon with Phoenix Running Events. This event is held in Denbies Wine Estate, and is certainly a challenging course. It is always held on the same date as London Marathon, so if you haven’t got a place at London Marathon “Hard Cheese”, … More Hard Cheese and Whine Marathon
What is Runfulness? It is Mindfulness unlocked by running. That feeling you get when you go for a run and truly let go. Where your thoughts run wild, you have a sense of freedom, relaxation and you are at peace. When I run, I’m in my happy place, how about you? When you reach a … More Runfulness
For my latest Lockdown Lowdown with Richard Davis we learn that Richard is enjoying the freedom, but missing his family and friends. What have you learnt about yourself during the Lockdown? ? I’ve actually learnt I can do a lot to keep busy at home. There’s more to life than a training plan and hard … More Lockdown Lowdown with… Richard Davies
On the 26th April 2020 I didn’t run the London Marathon. For those that know me, you will know how much I love the London Marathon, and I want to try and run it every year I can, preferably as an official pacer leading the sub 4 #funbus. I have ran London marathon 8 times … More Not the London Marathon 2020
Continuing with my Lockdown Lowdown it is a pleasure to hear from Evie (@simpleexplorer). The purpose of this blog series is to get to know a bit more about each other, and share the impact of the Lockdown on us, and how we are responding to it. What have you learnt about yourself during Lockdown? … More Lockdown Lowdown with… Evie
It is going to be a long road for all of us, and I am seeing so much motivation and inspiration and motivation from so many. One thing we all have in common is we will get through this better together. With that being said, I want to hear from people to see how they … More Lockdown Lowdown with… David Sinclair
Running a marathon is something that is a huge challenge, and people need to mentally prepare for one. The first is always that more difficult, when you venture into the unknown. Once you get the marathon bug some people may run one or two a year. You hear all the time about the importance of … More Top tips for back to back marathons
Over the last 3 years I have been part of the Brooks Run Happy Team. I absolutely love the ethos that the Brooks Team promotes, which is that a run can transform a day, a life or even the world. With a purpose deep rooted in the brand to inspire everyone to run their path … More Run Happy Team 2020
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