Boston Marathon is not just about the race. Monday 18th April 2022 is the victory lap, the Road to Boston is a special one. A race that is extremely difficult to get in to. There are of course some different ways to get in with charity, tour operators and sponsor places, but these are extremely … More Boston Marathon 2022
On 10th April 2022, I lined up with thousands of runners to take part in the Brighton Marathon. This was the 6th time I have taken part in Brighton Marathon Weekend, the 2nd time as a pacer. I am pleased to have run my 102nd marathon, or longer, for the 100 marathon club. This is … More Brighton Marathon 2022
On 27th March 2022, I ran Rome Marathon. I was so pleased to finally take part in #RunRomeTheMarathon after originally planning to take part in 2020. I was then unable to take part in the rearranged date of 2021. I was always planning to take part in 2022 and am so happy to be welcomed … More Rome Marathon 2022
On the 16th January 2022 I took part in the Houston Marathon. I always love going on adventures to travel and pace events around the world. Houston Marathon was the 5th State I have ran a marathon, and 4th I have paced. I am getting excited that I am so close to the 100 Marathon … More Houston Marathon 2022
On 28th December 2021 I completed the Winter Marathon with Phoenix Running events. This was my last event of the year, and it also concluded the impressive Firebird Series. Phoenix Running events are well known for their impressive medals, but the Firebird medal is something else. As always I completed a marathon and today was … More Winter Marathon – Firebird Series
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 11th September 2021 I took part in the Kew Gardens 10k. I have been fortunate enough to run Kew Gardens during covid secure times (Kew Gardens 10k 2020 review HERE), and also during pre-covid times (Kew Gardens 10k 2019 review HERE). The event organisers have done a great job this year, managing to take … More Kew Gardens 10k 2021
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