On the 10th October 2021, I finally took part in Manchester Marathon. After being scheduled to pace sub 4 in April 2020, this has been a long time coming to run the new course at Manchester Marathon. But it was worth the wait. Until recently I had been disappointed that I would be missing this … More Manchester Marathon 2021
On the 1st of August 2021 I ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon for the first time. I ran in my 2020 event t-shirt which was sent to me after it was cancelled. This event marked a huge milestone in covid recovery. After running the London 10k last weekend (see review HERE), it was the … More London Landmarks Half Marathon 2021
On 6th October 2019 I took part in the Kingston Half Marathon as the 1:40 pacer. As always this is my review of the race, from my perspective as an official pacer. This was the 2nd time I have taken part in the Kingston Half Marathon as the 1:40 pacer, although I have ran many … More Kingston Half Marathon 2019
On 13th May 2018 I took part in the inaugural #RunGatwick Half Marathon. Although this was the inaugural event I had big expectations. I have ran #RunReigate a few times (read about Run Reigate HERE) and with the same organisers, and with the partnership with British Airways, surely it would be an event not to … More British Airways Run Gatwick 2018
The Limassol Marathon 2018 with the #pickupthepaceteam … More Limassol Marathon 2018 – Day Two: Marathon
Instalment one of the Limassol Marathon 2018 race weekend. … More Limassol Marathon 2018 – Day One: 5k and kids race
The #hogsbackroadrace not one for the feint hearted, great race to push yourself and have fun … More Hogs Back Road Race 2017
I am so pleased to announce that in 2018 I will be leading Limassol’s very first Pace Team. We have an International team, mainly populated with UK pacers, all of whom I have paced with before. I have a great consistent pacer joining us from Italy, and local club runners from Limassol will join the … More Limassol 2018 Pace Team
The 8th October 2017 was a special day for the #royalparkshalf as it celebrated its 10th year. The hashtag for the year was #10yearsrunning. This is actually a special day for me, I’ve not completed all 10, but I’ve been at 6 Royal Parks. In 2009 I took on the course, just getting back into … More Royal Parks Half Marathon 2017
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…
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