On the 2nd March 2019 I took part in Benidorm Half Marathon. This was my 4th event of 2019, and a lovely way to spend the weekend. I had a surprise win on Instagram where Visit Benidorm tourism offered me a hotel for 2 and free race entry. Being so close to Limassol we decided … More Benidorm Half Marathon 2019
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
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 23rd September 2018 I took part in the Bristol Half Marathon as the sub 1:40 pacer. This is the first time I have paced this event, but an event that holds a lot of special memories for me. In 2006 I took part in the Bristol Half for the very first time, and this … More Bristol Half 2018
On 17th June 2018 I took part in the Shrewsbury Half Marathon for the first time. It was a difficult weekend for me to arrange as it was on Fathers Day, and Kirsty’s birthday weekend. This was an event that I had heard a lot about in 2017, so certainly one I wanted to make … More Shrewsbury Half 2018
On Monday 28th May 2018 I took part in the Vitality London 10k. When I used to aim for PB’s and do a lot of strength and speed work, this was one of my favourite events. I ran it 3 years in a row 2011, 2012, 2013 with a fastest time 38:57 in 2012 (this … More London 10k 2018
How can I run faster? This is a question I am asked regularly. It is also something I have been thinking about a lot lately. I have ran faster in the past, and I know what I need to do to improve, so whilst I start the journey to improve my speed I thought I … More How to run faster
On 13th May 2018 I took part in the inaugural #RunGatwick Half Marathon. Although this was the inaugural event I had big expectations. I have ran #RunReigate a few times (read about Run Reigate HERE) and with the same organisers, and with the partnership with British Airways, surely it would be an event not to … More British Airways Run Gatwick 2018
On 22nd April 2018 I took part in the Virgin Money London Marathon. This was a tough race, in very hot conditions, the hottest on record for London Marathon. So, I want to start by saying a huge well done to everyone who took part today and thank you to each and every one of … More London Marathon 2018
