On 14th September 2025 I took part in the Richmond Run-Fest Marathon. I have been taking part in the Richmond Run-Fest events for many years. Always good events with great organisers. It has been a couple of years since I have been able to go down to Kew Gardens for this events, so I was … More Richmond Run-Fest Marathon 2025
On Saturday 12th April 2025 I took part in the Ibiza Marathon. It was a little different to normal, with a race that started at 15:30 on the Saturday rather than an early morning start. Ibiza Marathon was my 167th Marathon (plus) and my 124th time as an official pacer (including 61 marathons). It was … More Ibiza Marathon 2025
On 6th April 2025, I ran Milan Marathon for the first time. I love travelling to Italy with my family, and Milan has been on our travel radar for some time. This year, Milan Marathon fell on the first weekend of the school holidays, so we took a late flight on Friday night (after school … More Milan Marathon 2025
On 23rd March 2025, I ran Limassol Marathon for the 5th time. However, I didn’t think it was going to happen. I had planned to travel early on Friday to settle in and enjoy the corporate 5km on the Saturday and pasta party. But I woke up at 05:30 on Friday to an email saying … More Limassol Marathon 2025
On 16th March 2025, I took part in Rome Marathon for the 4th time. On the 30th anniversary of Rome Marathon, the field more than doubled in size, with 28,000 runners signed up for the marathon. It was my 164th marathon (plus), and my 121st event as an official pacer (58 marathons). It was also … More Rome Marathon 2025
On 9 September 2023, I took part in the Queen’s Memorial Run. A year after her passing, Phoenix running events put on a timed event with their usual options of multiple laps. 8 laps for a marathon, which is what I always take part in. Today marked my 120th Marathon (139 for 100 Marathon Club … More Queen’s Memorial Run 2023
On Saturday, 17th June 2023, I set out to complete the Centaur 100 mile ultra. This was the second 100-mile event I aimed to complete after completing Thames Path 100 last year (see review here). The aim was not only to complete the 100 miles, but to get a sub 24 hour. However, things did … More Vampire 50 mile ultra
Woah, we’re halfway there… on 5 April 2023, I completed my 5th Marathon in 5 days. This is a big milestone, as from tomorrow I will be counting down. Now I just need to hold on, whether I’m ready or not. This is not an easy challenge, and today, I started feeling more tired than … More Day 5: 10 Marathons in 10 Days
Another day, another marathon. On 4 April 2023, I continued my marathon streak with another 8 laps up and down the towpath at Walton-on-Thames. Today’s theme was Resolute: admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. Determined and unwavering are certainly qualities needed on day 4. Catch up: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3. This morning, it was … More Day 4: 10 Marathons in 10 Days
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
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