On the 21st November 2021 I took part in the Autumn Marathon, which is the 3rd installment of the Firebird Series. This is the first time I have signed up for the 4 part Series with Phoenix Running, but it will be worth it. Unlike all the other medals in the Phoenix events library, this … More Autumn Marathon – Firebird Series
On the 17th October 2021 I took part in the Amsterdam Marathon. A year later than planned, and now joined by many other events out of sync owing to covid cancellations and postponements. This was actually my 4th Marathon in as many weeks, after pacing Berlin Marathon, getting a PB at London Marathon and then … More Amsterdam Marathon 2021
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 3rd October 2021 I finally joined the mass start, after 889 days, to run the London Marathon. With the cancellation of the 40th race in 2020 I took part virtually (check out how I got on HERE). It has been a long time coming, and the first time I’ve ever ran the London … More London Marathon 2021
On the eve of London Marathon I’m reflecting on what has come before, and what is to come tomorrow. Tomorrow will not just be another London Marathon, with 889 days separating tomorrow with the last in person event in 2019 it will be a special day indeed. Not only that it is finally the inaugural … More My London
On 26th September 2021, I finally returned to Berlin to pace the Berlin Marathon. I had planned on pacing Berlin in 2020, but this was not possible because of covid, but I was so pleased to be able to return in 2021 to run Berlin Marathon for the 5th time, and the 4th time as … More Berlin Marathon 2021
On 12th September 2021 I took part in the Brighton Marathon. Brighton Marathon is one of the largest marathons the UK has to offer, with a beautiful seafront finish, and plenty of fantastic cheering points for spectators. This is the 5th time I have completed Brighton Marathon, but I have not ran it since 2017. … More Brighton Marathon 2021
On the 21st August 2021 I took part in the Summer Marathon with Phoenix Running Events. This is the 2nd in a 4 part series, and you can see my review for the Spring Marathon HERE. It is funny looking back at the Spring Marathon, and thinking how different two races on the same course, … More Summer Marathon – Firebird Series
The art of success for any event is preparation. An ultra is tough both physically and mentally; you train hard ready for race day. However the foundations of race day come from your packing. It is important not to leave your packing until last minute when you are getting ready for an Ultramarathon. With shorter … More Packing for an Ultramarathon
On 29th May 2021 I took on the Kempton Marathon, organised by Richmond Marathon. I didn’t have any huge expectations taking on this Marathon which was put on as an extra to replace the postponed Richmond Marathon. This Marathon was only 10 days after I finished running 11 Marathons in 11 days, so naturally my … More Kempton Marathon 2021
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