Coach Kev helped me to find the structure and motivation to go a little faster for the Virtual New York Marathon. On my Road to Boston Coach Kevin is going to help me to train for the sub 3 dream, and is a great addition for my blog series. Kev Quinn is a marathon runner … More Road to Boston – with Coach Kevin Quinn
On my Road to Boston its going to be important to get my training right, and I’m going to need all the help I can get. A Boston Qualification is an ultimate goal many of us aim for, so what does it take to run that fast? I’ve asked a number of runners who have … More Road to Boston – with Joe Spraggins
On the 1st of November 2020 I took part in the God of Thunder Marathon, held at Denbies Vineyard by Phoenix Running events. This was originally going to be my Virtual New York Marathon, until I decided I would aim for a quicker time, and Denbies was never going to be the venue for a … More God of Thunder Marathon
On 24th October 2020 I took part in the Beachy Head Marathon. This is a Marathon that I have wanted to take part in for years. It has been described as one of the toughest and beautiful Marathons in the UK, so naturally I wanted to complete it. The reason I’ve never signed up is … More Beachy Head Marathon 2020
Over the years I have repeatedly said I want to run a sub 3 marathon, and finishing the World Marathon Majors with a Boston Qualifying time is the ultimate goal. Although I have always had the desire, I haven’t had the hunger. Everyone will know that I would much rather pace a race, as this … More Road to Boston Marathon
On the 4th October 2020 I took part in the Official London Marathon. This was not the London Marathon any of us had planned, and it is very sad that we were not on the start line together, but it is still an experience we can share together. The virtual London Marathon has brought people … More Not the London Marathon 2020 (again)
On 13th September 2020 I completed the Phoenix Party Train timed event. Today happens to be my birthday. A month ago I asked my wife what we were doing for my birthday (this was a loaded question)… “anything you want” she replied. Well, in that case can I run a marathon… After taking part in … More Phoenix Party Train Marathon
Over the last few months we have all struggled with a loss of motivation. So when I saw the #VRTTS virtual race to the stones 100k I knew this was a challenge I wanted to be part of. I usually spend my weekends pacing events around the world, so with all the marathon cancellations that … More Virtual Race To The Stones
On the 2nd February 2020 I took part in the Watford Half Marathon. This is the 3rd time I have taken part in the Watford Half, and the 3rd time I have been the sub 1:40 pacer at Watford Half (click HERE for my review from 2018). Unfortunately the Watford Half Marathon 2019 was cancelled … More Watford Half Marathon 2020
On 15th September I took part in the Richmond Marathon, as part of the Richmond Runfest. It was a jam packed weekend, as the Richmond Runfest started on Saturday with the Kew Gardens 10k, followed by the Richmond Sundown 5k. I took part in both of these events, and also received the Goddess of Victory … More Richmond Marathon 2019
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