I always enjoy taking a look back at the year, and 2019 has been a fantastic year of running. I have been doing a running recap for the last 3 years now, and each year has been better and better. You can look at my 2017 recap HERE and my 2018 recap HERE. This has … More Year of running – 2019 recap
My Running Motivation series continues with the fantastic Emma Joy, who writes her Blog Lipstick and trainers. Emma is a personal trainer, coach and sub 4 hour Marathon runner. She has a great personality and as her blog implies, lipstick and trainers dont have to be mutually exclusive. You can follow Emma on Instagram HERE. … More Running Motivation – with Emma Joy
We can all find it hard to get out the door from time to time. Whether you are just getting into running, or a seasoned athlete, there are times that we may find it difficult to find that motivation. During the winter months it can be harder to find that motivation in the cold and … More Running Motivation
I am looking ahead to 2020, and planning lots of adventures. Will you be running a marathon? The marathon is a huge step, and one that many struggle to take. Have confidence, if you want to run a marathon you can, so take that first step. If you are planning a marathon take a look … More What are your marathon plans?
On Sunday 17th November 2019 I took part in the Fulham 10k with adidas #cityrunsLDN. This is the first time I have ran any of the city runs series, as all the events have always clashed with other races. When I found out the date for Fulham 10k did not clash I immediately wanted to … More Fulham 10k 2019
The sub 4 hour marathon is a huge milestone in marathon running. It’s a target time that many runners aim to achieve. It is this reasons that draws me to pace the sub 4 hour marathon, because I want to be able to help many people achieve their goal. During 2019 I have had the … More Sub 4 hour Marathon
On the 3rd November 2019, I took part in the New York Marathon as a sub 4 Pacer. This was the first time I have taken part in the New York marathon, which is an event I’ve been wanting to pace for many years. I’m so full of emotion writing my review of the New … More New York Marathon 2019
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
On 20th October 2019 I took part in the Amsterdam Marathon. Just a week after Chicago Marathon (see blog review HERE), I still don’t feel like I’ve caught up with my sleep, and my body was still aching at the start. However, I know as soon as I get moving I’m fine. This is the … More Amsterdam Marathon 2019
On 6th October 2019 I took part in the Kingston Half Marathon as the 1:40 pacer. As always this is my review of the race, from my perspective as an official pacer. This was the 2nd time I have taken part in the Kingston Half Marathon as the 1:40 pacer, although I have ran many … More Kingston Half Marathon 2019