On 12th April 2026 I ran the Milan Marathon for the second time. It was my 7th marathon of 2026, my 185th Marathon (plus) and my 137th time as an official pacer (including 74 marathons). This year I did not travel with family as they were not interested in coming back for a short weekend, … More Milan Marathon 2026
Every year, after events such as the New York Marathon ballot, timelines fill with excitement, disappointment and unfortunately, frustration aimed in the wrong direction. A familiar comment appears: I didn’t get in, but charity runners did—why should a 6 or 7 hour runner get a place when faster runners missed out? As someone who paces … More Who Deserves to Run a Marathon? The Truth About Ballots, Charity Places & Running for Everyone