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 17 March 2024, I returned to run the eternal city of Rome. This was my 3rd time running Rome Marathon, but this year, it was extra special. Each year, the marathon has been getting bigger, and with over 15,000 runners this year, the course direction was changed. Rather than the spectacular backdrop of the … More Rome Marathon 2024
On 8 October 2023, I completed the Chicago Marathon. Chicago Marathon is one of the six World Marathon Majors, and although I have a soft spot for the London Marathon, Chicago is definitely one of my favourites. I have completed the Chicago Marathon 4 times, 3 times as a pacer. This was the 104th time … More Chicago Marathon 2023
On 24 September 2023, I finished the Berlin Marathon 2023. Berlin is one of the World Marathon Majors and a race I am very familiar with. I first ran the Berlin Marathon in 2014, and I learned a lot about the importance of race nutrition and hydration. I learned from mistakes, which is often the … More Berlin Marathon 2023
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
I have to admit, over the years I have become accustomed to the very best Garmin on offer, and currently use the Garmin Forerunner 945. So I was very interested to have the opportunity to review the new Forerunner 55, to see the technology on offer from a more basic model. This won’t be the … More Garmin Forerunner 55 Review and Giveaway
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
Ironman Vichy 2019 On 25th August 2019 I took part in Ironman Vichy. This was my 4th Ironman, and I’m so proud to have finished. It was a personal worst for me, but the Ironman I am most proud of. I will go into details below about how it went, but it is the hardest … More Ironman Vichy 2019
On Sunday 19th May I took part in the Hackney Half Marathon. This is a Virgin Sport event, this year sponsored by Nike. They really try and put on a great event, bringing in the community with a fitness festival, and lots of London clubs representing, such as: RunDemCrew, Rep Runners, Backpackers, Hackney Rats and … More Hackney Half 2019
On Monday 6th May 2019 I took part in the Milton Keynes Half Marathon. This is a two day running affair with the 5k on the Sunday and the choice of the Marathon, Relay or Half on the Monday. There is also a superhero kids run on the Monday which takes place half an hour … More MK Half Marathon 2019
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