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
Being a parent and working can make it tough to find time to keep fit and stay active. All to often I hear that people dont have time to train for something they want to do. It’s TRUE, being a parent is hard, and it is hard to find the right balance. However, it is … More Running Dads… Finding time to stay active
The National Running Show has quickly become a regular fixture in a runners diary, to kick start the year. The National Running Show, held in Birmingham, will be back for its 3rd year on 25th-26th January 2020 and you can get tickets HERE, use “AMB10” for free tickets. I always have great fun, and you … More The National Running Show LONDON
Over the weekend of 31st May to 2nd June 2019 I took part in Run Fest Run. In its inaugural year I made a family holiday of this event that seemed like it would be fun for the whole family. With Camping, Music, Running and lots to do we were all excited to come to … More RunFestRun 2019
On Monday 27th May 2019 I took part in the Vitality London 10000 for the 5th time. I have always enjoyed taking part in this event, and some of my earliest memories of running come from the #London10000. Last year I ran in 42:44, you can see how I got on HERE. The only reason … More Vitality London 10000 2019
On 28th April 2019 I ran the London Marathon for the 8th time. This is always a really special marathon for me. I first ran London Marathon 2011 as my first marathon, this was back when I thought London was the only marathon in the world. I ran for charity after trying to get in … More London Marathon 2019
Marathon season is upon us, and one of the most feared things in marathon running is hitting the wall. No doubt if you are a first time marathon runner you will be concerned about finishing, and leading up to race day it is natural to be full of doubt. Regardless of how many marathons you … More Avoid hitting the wall
On 24th March 2019 I took part in the Limassol Marathon for the 3rd year in a row. I ran this event for the first time in 2017, and was surprised with a 3:12 finish (Blog HERE). I realised it was a flat and fast course, but just one thing was missing, Pacers. So in … More Limassol Marathon 2019
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