On 14 April 2024, I finally returned to run the Limassol Marathon. Limassol may not have the biggest marathon, but it has become one of my families favourite destinations for a lovely holiday and run. We first travelled to Limassol in 2017 so I could run the marathon, then I returned for Limassol Marathon 2018 … More Limassol Marathon 2024
Kew the Run 2024. On 30th March 2024, I took part in Kew Gardens 10k. I don’t take part in many 10k, but it’s not every day you get to run around Kew Gardens, and this has always been one of my favourites. This is the 6th time (at least) that I have taken part … More Kew Gardens 10k 2024
On 17 March 2024, I returned to run the eternal city of Rome. This was my 3rd time running Rome Marathon, but this year, it was extra special. Each year, the marathon has been getting bigger, and with over 15,000 runners this year, the course direction was changed. Rather than the spectacular backdrop of the … More Rome Marathon 2024
I was able to pick up a pair of the adidas adizero prime X 2 strung in early September ahead of the official launch. I was looking for a new marathon racing shoe, and had my eye on the adidas adizero pro 3. During my current marathon PB I was wearing the original adidas adizero … More adidas adizero prime X 2 strung shoe review
On Saturday, 15 July 2023, I completed the ‘Titanic’ Run with Phoenix Running. This is all part of my challenge of running 26 marathons in 52 weeks, raising money for Cancer Research. Today was my 22nd Marathon of 2023, after completing “I Love Fridays” yesterday for my 21st. I find the second day running consecutive … More Titanic Run
On Saturday, 17th June 2023, I set out to complete the Centaur 100 mile ultra. This was the second 100-mile event I aimed to complete after completing Thames Path 100 last year (see review here). The aim was not only to complete the 100 miles, but to get a sub 24 hour. However, things did … More Vampire 50 mile ultra
Global Running Day is a day that aims to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get out, get moving, and experience the joy of running. In the spirit of Global Running Day, I want to share my love of running with you. I would also love to hear from you about your running … More Global Running Day
On 12th February 2023 I took part in the Penguin Plod Marathon. It was my 3rd marathon of the year, as I am working towards 26 marathons in 52 weeks to raise money for Cancer Research. I’m proud to have ran my 118th marathon plus distance, and today’s run followed my marathon yesterday, Monkey Marathon. … More Penguin Plod Marathon
My count down to New Year started early on the tow path at Walton-on-Thames. On the 30th December 2022 I decided there was room for one more marathon. I needed to get my counting practice and the 8 laps certainly helped. I started the year having completed 97 marathons or more. With this final marathon, … More Zico-thon Marathon
On 2 May 2022 I took part in the Vitality London 10000. I always enjoy running in London, and although I tend to take part in longer endurance events these days it is still good to push myself with a bit of speed every now and then. This is the 6th time I’ve taken part … More Vitality London 10000
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