7 days of running marathons. That is a whole week of running marathons every single day. Needless to say, my body is tired. Yesterday I ran the fastest of all the days so far, in 3:57. I did not expect to achieve that again, and I thought I would just see how the day went. … More Day 7: 10 marathons in 10 days
London Marathon has always had a special place in my heart. An event that is so special to bring people together, and one that I have so many amazing memories from. On 2 October 2022 I ran London Marathon for the 10th time (in person), and still continue to have firsts. It was my first … More London Marathon 2022
The Official Big Half Marathon is the London Marathon Events warm up event for London Marathon. In its 5th edition, I am pleased to have taken part in every Big Half Marathon since the inaugural event. After today I can truly say I have experienced all aspects of the event, having paced towards the front … More Big Half Marathon 2022
On 11th May 2021 I took part in my 3rd of 11 marathons in 11 days. Today was all new territory for me. I have never ran 3 marathons in 3 days before, so I was not entirely sure how today would go. I woke up on Day 3 early. I didn’t sleep that well … More Day 3 of 11: 11 Marathons in 11 Days
On 9th May 2021 I started my 11 marathons in 11 days. Today, Day 1, I was so nervous starting, but the reality is the challenge starts tomorrow. I was always going to be able to run the marathon today, it’s the subsequent ones that make it the challenge I know it will be. A … More Day 1 of 11: 11 Marathons in 11 Days
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
2020 was hard for everyone. For me it was the year of pacing marathons. I had planned the most exciting year ever, to run Tokyo Marathon for my 5th star and pacing over a dozen marathons around the world, including Prague and Rome Marathons for the first time. As a running community we have all … More 11 Marathons IN 11 Days
On the 3rd February 2019 I took part in the London Winter Run. This is a 10k run in central London, and an event I have considered doing for years. I have never done this event before because they dont have Pacers, so I’ve always taken part in other events on the same day as … More London Winter Run 2019
What a weekend, first Hackney Half and now back for MK Half Marathon as the 1:45 pacer … More MK Marathon Weekend 2017
I love racing, but can’t beat pacing. And a highlight of the year is pacing London Marathon. This is my #reasontorun #headstogether #ilovelondonmarathon … More London Marathon 2017
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