On 17th April 2021 I ran the Spring Marathon with Phoenix Running Events. This was the 1st installment of the 4 part Firebird Series. I have always been interested in the Firebird Series and see the medal proudly hung at expos such as London Marathon, but the Spring event never works out for me. I … More Spring Marathon – Firebird Series
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 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
Next up we get the Lowdown with Tommy (@knight.running) who tells us about how he is keeping busy with challenges during the Lockdown. What have you learnt about yourself during the lockdown? I’ve learnt a lot during lockdown but one of the big things I’ve noticed is my need to be busy. I’m not saying … More Lockdown Lowdown with … Tommy Knight
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…
Paul, you are an Ironman… These are some of the most powerful words you can here after an event. The emotion that runs through your body at this point is overwhelming. After working so hard through the event, and to get yourself to this point, it’s all about these words. I have done this once … More Ironman Kalmar 2017
In 2016 I took on the “bunch of bananas” as my first ever triathlon, which was one of my first blogs as well. You can remind yourself about it here. With the team time trial event, you take on each discipline as a group of 3. I joined Epsom Triathlon Club (ETC) when I decided … More Bananaman Triathlon 2017
Review and interview with Tobias Mews and his inspirational book #GoRaceItYourself … More Tobias Mews: Interview with an adventurer
My story of becoming an Ironman … More Paul Addicott… You Are AN IRONMAN
With just two more nights before my first Ironman attempt I find myself going over how I got here. I have always found myself looking for the next challenge, and I want to push my body to its limits, for nobody else but me. I don’t want to be able to say “I can do … More I want to be an Ironman
