The “How to run a Marathon Faster series” has looked at a number of people to share their experience. For the 7th in the series I am pleased to bring tips from running legend Steve Edwards. It is one thing to run a marathon fast, but this man does it time and time again and … More How to run a marathon faster – with Steve Edwards
Running a marathon faster doesn’t just come naturally, and it’s not true that you can only do it when young. In fact many take up marathon running later in life, and arguably you get better with age. For my 6th addition of my “How to run a marathon faster series” I have Donato (therunningguru). Donato … More How to run a marathon faster – with Donato (therunningguru)
As part of my “How to run a marathon faster series” I am pleased to welcome Danny O’Reilly. He answered some questions for this blog a few weeks ago, but I’ve been waiting for today. He has been working hard all Autumn for a PB attempt today at Florence Marathon 2018, spoiler alert, he smashed … More How to run a marathon faster – with Danny O’Reilly
On the 30th September 2018 I took part in the Ealing Half Marathon for the second time. I first took part as the 1:40 pacer in 2015, and absolutely loved the event. The only thing that has kept me away is timing, as in 2016 I took part in the Inaugural Disney Half Paris, and … More Ealing Half Marathon 2018
Over the years I have paced numerous events, and during this time I have helped many people get into pacing. It has been great to see people taking time to pace others. Whether that is at a local Park run, pacing a friend, or at an official event. I am often asked for tips about … More So you want to be a Pacer?
On Sunday 29th July 2018, I took part in Ironman Hamburg. This was my third Ironman, with a twist, no swim. I was very anxious about the swim leading up to the event, especially as the weather made it likely to be a non wetsuit swim, and posted about my pre-Ironman nerves, see blog HERE. … More Ironman Hamburg 2018
On the 3rd of June 2018 I took part in another Phoenix Running timed event. Today I wasn’t pacing for a change, but I wasn’t racing either… I was just running, doing my own thing. This was my 13th event with Phoenix Running, and I love using these events, when I get the chance, as … More Pyjamathon Marathon 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 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
Why Limassol Marathon is #morethanarace for me … More Limassol Marathon Weekend 2018
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