3, 2, 1… Happy New Year. As we count down the end of 2025, it is time to review my year of running. In 2024 I must admit, I was at a low in my fitness journey, I was at the heaviest I have ever been, was struggling both mentally and physically, and needed to … More 2025 Running Recap
On 14th September 2025 I took part in the Richmond Run-Fest Marathon. I have been taking part in the Richmond Run-Fest events for many years. Always good events with great organisers. It has been a couple of years since I have been able to go down to Kew Gardens for this events, so I was … More Richmond Run-Fest Marathon 2025
On the 12th September 2020 I took part in the Kew Garden 10k for the 4th year in a row. This year I went to race day already knowing that my plans and expectations would be changed, owing to the Covid 19 Global Pandemic. This would be the first year that I would not be … More Kew Garden 10k 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
On the 14th September 2019 I took part in day one of the Richmond Runfest. First of all I paced the sub 45 #funbus at the Kew Garden 10k for the 3rd year in a row. I have been organising the Pacers for this event for the past 3 years, and you can check out … More Kew Garden 10k and Richmond Sundown 5k
History is repeating itself, as I look back to 2017 when Kew 10k started an event filled weekend. Last year I paced Kew Gardens, then went to do Swim Serpentine, followed by the Reigate Half marathon (find out more in last years blog HERE). This year I organised the Kew 10k pacers once again, and … More Kew Gardens 10k
It’s true, it may not feel like it, but there are other marathons. Don’t get me wrong, I am in the “I love London Marathon” camp. A camp that is definitely split. It appears to be a marathon that people either love or hate. Whether you love the event or hate it, it’s fair to … More There are other marathons…
The start of a busy weekend, pacing the 45 min #funbus … More Kew Garden 10k
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