After completing the World Marathon Majors Six Star Journey at Tokyo Marathon in 2023, I am mindful about how daunting the task can be. I have been approached by a number of people asking if it is possible for an average every day runner to complete the World Marathon Majors and become a Six Star … More How to become a World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher
What a journey it has been to get to Tokyo Marathon. What an even bigger journey it has been to get to become an Abbott World Marathon Majors six star finisher (but that can wait for another blog). If you have been following my journey you will know that I had a place at the … More Tokyo Marathon 2023
Usually I am pretty certain about my goals for the year. I am a strong believer that target setting is important to help maintain motivation, and provide structure. Every year I set goals with confidence, knowing that I may not achieve them all, but knowing that this depends on my commitment and determination. I therefore … More What are your 2021 Goals?
Usually I enjoy writing my race recap, to review the year gone by. After an absolutely amazing 2019 I had planned an even better 2020. I wrote about my Marathon plans for 2020 HERE. These plans escalated, with plans to be an official pacer at 14 marathons worldwide; aim for a sub 3 at Tokyo; … More 2020 Running Recap
My next guest for my Road to Boston series is Thomas Eller. Thomas was born and raised in Essen, Germany. He was born and raised deaf. Thomas currently works as a deaf teacher for deaf children and teens in his hometown of Essen, Germany. In September 2018 at the age of 38 Thomas ran his … More Road to Boston – with Thomas Eller
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 31st October 2020 I took part in the virtual New York Marathon. I was signed up to be an official pacer for New York Road Runners and finish in sub 4 for the second year in a row. I was so excited to be back in New York, but alas that will wait until … More Virtual New York Marathon 2020
I am so pleased to have been asked by Abbott World Marathon Majors to join them for an interview for their “In Conversation with” series. So for “In conversation with Paul Addicott” we talked about my love of running, pacing, and why I believe we should run for the love of running. Check it out
As marathon season is upon us let’s talk marathon tips. Throughout this blog I will provide a short top 10 tips for running a marathon. I’m assuming you have already booked a marathon at this stage, if you haven’t and you are not sure whether you are ready, then please take a look at my … More Top 10 Marathon Tips
My Running Motivation series continues with Marcus, better known as Marathon Marcus. Marcus is a family guy who keeps us up to date on his marathon journey from 4:55 to 3 hours. He is currently trying, and very close to sub 3. 1) What has been your highlight of 2019? Finishing the year with a … More Running Motivation – with Marcus Brown
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