I started the “How to run a Marathon Faster Series” for two reasons. The first being that I have decided to improve my marathon time again. I was once in sub 3 shape, but never delivered, so I want to rectify this. I was thinking back about what I used to do and how I … More How to run a Marathon Faster Series – My update
On Sunday 17th February 2019 I took part in the Hampton Court Half Marathon. This event has been a regular fixture in my diary, and last year I paced 1:40 (read last years blog HERE). I had originally planned to use the Hampton Court Half for a training run this year, looking to push sub … More Hampton Court Half Marathon 2019
The “How to run a Marathon Faster series” has looked at a number of people to share their experience. For the 7th in the series I am pleased to bring tips from running legend Steve Edwards. It is one thing to run a marathon fast, but this man does it time and time again and … More How to run a marathon faster – with Steve Edwards
In 2019 the second edition of the National Running Show promised to be bigger and better than 2018. It delivered. I loved this concept last year, and you can have a recap HERE. This year there was 50% more space, more brands, more speakers, more people, it was everything I loved about the National Running … More The National Running Show 2019
I am pleased to say that the Pick Up the Pace Team will be back at Limassol in 2019. On the 24th March 2019 we will be back for the second year in a row to pace both the Limassol Marathon and Half Marathon. Last year I announced that we would be pacing at Limassol … More Limassol Marathon 2019 Pace Team
On the 21st October 2018 I took part in the Amsterdam Marathon. Getting towards the end of a fantastic year, this would be my 5th International event of the year, and the 4th Marathon I have paced abroad this year. I am pleased to have ran a total of 42 marathons, which is 49 toward … More Amsterdam Marathon 2018
I am writing this with a huge smile on my face. On the 7th October 2018 I took part in the Chicago Marathon. This is the second time I have ran in America after completing the Las Vegas Marathon 2017, but the first time I have paced in America. I am very fortunate to have … More Chicago Marathon 2018
Over the years I have paced numerous events, and during this time I have helped many people get into pacing. It has been great to see people taking time to pace others. Whether that is at a local Park run, pacing a friend, or at an official event. I am often asked for tips about … More So you want to be a Pacer?
I ran Manchester Marathon for the first time in 2017, and was pleased to pace 4:45. I had a fantastic time (you can read HERE) and couldn’t wait to return in 2018. The good news was I returned this year to Pace the sub4 #funbus my preferred time. In advance of the event there has … More Manchester Marathon 2018
The Limassol Marathon 2018 with the #pickupthepaceteam … More Limassol Marathon 2018 – Day Two: Marathon
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