On 15th December 2024, I took part in the Pisa Marathon. Pisa Marathon was my 15th Marathon of the year and my 161st all-time Marathon (plus). I am pleased to have paced another marathon in Italy, making this the 119th time I have been an official pacer and 56th time pacing a marathon. This time, … More Pisa Marathon 2024
On 22 October 2023, I took part in the Venice Marathon. Just 3 weeks into October, and I’ve run 3 Marathons around the world: Chicago Marathon, Detroit Marathon, and now Venice Marathon. I still have a bit of a cough and am feeling a bit run down since Chicago. I am really pleased I could … More Venice Marathon 2023
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
Woah, we’re halfway there… on 5 April 2023, I completed my 5th Marathon in 5 days. This is a big milestone, as from tomorrow I will be counting down. Now I just need to hold on, whether I’m ready or not. This is not an easy challenge, and today, I started feeling more tired than … More Day 5: 10 Marathons in 10 Days
On 27th March 2022, I ran Rome Marathon. I was so pleased to finally take part in #RunRomeTheMarathon after originally planning to take part in 2020. I was then unable to take part in the rearranged date of 2021. I was always planning to take part in 2022 and am so happy to be welcomed … More Rome Marathon 2022
Over the past few months I have not been racing much, and quietly training in the background. I talk about motivation and enjoyment of running a lot within my blog, and the reality is, sometimes you need to reset. After a huge year of running in 2021, and lots of ups and downs, I have … More Surrey Half Marathon and Parkrun with my boy
On the 27th June 2021 I took part in the Penshurst Place Running Festival which is part of the Castle Run Series. A fantastic day which had something for everyone. I decided to take part in the 10k timed run, which was the first event of the day. I had the aim to finish this … More Penshurst Place Running Festival
For Jess (@the_buggy_runners_diary) the Lockdown isn’t too dissimilar to normal life, she explains all in her Lockdown Lowdown. What have you learnt about yourself during lockdown? I’ve learnt about what’s truly important in life and how we don’t need as much stuff as we thought we did to live our lives and be okay. I … More Lockdown Lowdown with… Jessica Sanderson
It is time for a Lockdown Lowdown with @leah_runner_girl, be prepared for some seriously cute baby pictures. What have you learnt about yourself during the Lockdown? I’ve learnt that I have a massive addiction to hobnobs and tea! I’ve also learnt more about what’s important in life. Time to stop, think and have a bit … More Lockdown Lowdown with… @leah_runner_girl
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
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