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Who Deserves to Run a Marathon? The Truth About Ballots, Charity Places & Running for Everyone

March 5, 2026

Every year, after events such as the New York Marathon ballot, timelines fill with excitement, disappointment and unfortunately, frustration aimed in the wrong direction. A familiar comment appears: I didn’t get in, but charity runners did—why should a 6 or 7 hour runner get a place when faster runners missed out? As someone who paces … More Who Deserves to Run a Marathon? The Truth About Ballots, Charity Places & Running for Everyone

Richmond Run-Fest Marathon 2025

September 14, 2025

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

Sydney Marathon 2025

August 31, 2025

On 31st August 2025, I took part in the Sydney Marathon. This was the inaugural event as a World Marathon Majors, as Sydney joins: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York City as the 7th World Marathon Major. For many Marathon runners, who like to travel, the World Marathon Majors offer fantastic events around … More Sydney Marathon 2025

adidas Terrex Agravic 3 Trail Running Shoes Review

June 29, 2025

I have run in many Trail Running Shoes, but mostly I have opted for the high end, with all the features. In truth, these have been far more than I needed, and whilst I’ve run in some fantastic shoes, this is not realistically what I need. I run mostly on roads, so I am looking … More adidas Terrex Agravic 3 Trail Running Shoes Review

Ibiza Marathon 2025

April 13, 2025

On Saturday 12th April 2025 I took part in the Ibiza Marathon. It was a little different to normal, with a race that started at 15:30 on the Saturday rather than an early morning start. Ibiza Marathon was my 167th Marathon (plus) and my 124th time as an official pacer (including 61 marathons). It was … More Ibiza Marathon 2025

Global Running Day

June 6, 2023

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

Prague Marathon 2023

May 8, 2023

It was a pleasure to run the Prague Marathon on 7th May 2023. I had originally been booked to run Prague Marathon 2020, and this is the last of my cancelled events, I have finally caught up. Prague Marathon comes at the end of a crazy streak of Marathon running, as I have run 15 … More Prague Marathon 2023

Tokyo Marathon 2023

March 5, 2023

What a journey it has been to get to Tokyo Marathon. What an even bigger journey it has been to get to become an Abbott World Marathon Majors six star finisher (but that can wait for another blog). If you have been following my journey you will know that I had a place at the … More Tokyo Marathon 2023

Chicago Marathon 2022

October 10, 2022

Chicago Marathon has been a long time coming. I had a place for 2020 which was cancelled because of covid. I then got a place for 2021, which I had assumed would have been fine, but the control measures and restrictions on flights meant that the marathon went ahead, although we were unable to fly … More Chicago Marathon 2022

Race to the Tower 2022

June 26, 2022

142. 142 is the number of gates that we pass through during Race to the Tower. This is a number that I won’t forget in a hurry, as each gate was numbered, building to gate number 142 which stood besides Broadway Tower. On 25th June 2022 I took part of the Threshold events “Race to … More Race to the Tower 2022

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