On 2nd November 2025 I took part in the biggest block party on the planet. New York Marathon is always a highlight; the city, the supporters, the fellow runners, everything is just on another level. It was my 5th time running New York Marathon, but no year is the same. Every year there are so … More New York Marathon 2025
On 5th November 2023, I had the privilege of taking part in the New York City Marathon. It has been a very busy year, but when I received my six star medal in Tokyo Marathon, and I had an entry for Boston Marathon, I knew this was a limited opportunity for me to go for … More New York City Marathon 2023
On 23 April 2023, I ran the London Marathon. I always love running the London Marathon. It has a special place in my heart. It was my first ever marathon in 2011, and at this time, it was the only marathon on my radar. I ran for charity after trying to get a place for … More London Marathon 2023
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 the 1st March 2020 I took part in the Big Half as an official pacer. Having paced every Big Half marathon (take a look HERE for last years review), I was really happy to be able to do so again this year. However, this was not the original plan. I had managed to get … More Big Half 2020
After pacing London Marathon in 2014 I set my sights on New York Marathon. An event I’ve always wanted to run, and one I have been trying to get an opportunity to pace for 5 years. At the end of Chicago Marathon 2018 I was offered a place to pace New York Marathon in 2018, … More New York Marathon weekend 2019
Marathon season is upon us, and one of the most feared things in marathon running is hitting the wall. No doubt if you are a first time marathon runner you will be concerned about finishing, and leading up to race day it is natural to be full of doubt. Regardless of how many marathons you … More Avoid hitting the wall
On the 10th March 2019 I took part in the Big Half Marathon. As always I am pleased to review the event, and really enjoyed taking part in the Big Half for the second year in a row. I paced the 1:45 #funbus for #rwpacers in 2018, and you can check out my blog about … More Big Half 2019
On 22nd April 2018 I took part in the Virgin Money London Marathon. This was a tough race, in very hot conditions, the hottest on record for London Marathon. So, I want to start by saying a huge well done to everyone who took part today and thank you to each and every one of … More London Marathon 2018
The London marathon is much more than a race. It’s an experience and one that everyone should take the opportunity to be part of if they get the chance. Of course “There are other Marathons“, but London is the one that everyone has heard of. It is an event that I truly love and I … More The Running Awards and London Expo 2018
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