After completing the World Marathon Majors Six Star Journey at Tokyo Marathon in 2023, I am mindful about how daunting the task can be. I have been approached by a number of people asking if it is possible for an average every day runner to complete the World Marathon Majors and become a Six Star … More How to become a World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher
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
On the 24th August 2021 it was announced that the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon had become a candidate race for the World Marathon Majors. This prompted lots of questions about the Majors and the Six-star medal, and speculation that there are now Seven stars. This news does not change anything for the World Marathon Majors, … More Abbott World Marathon Majors – what’s next?
2020 is not starting out well really is it? Let’s move away from the various chat about what’s the right thing to do, and health and safety for a moment. We all understand this, but the doesn’t mean it’s not ok to be disappointed. Whether you have had one race or ten races cancelled, whether … More What do you do when your marathon is cancelled because of Covid 19
On the 1st March 2020 I took part in the Big Half as an official pacer. Having paced every Big Half marathon (take a look HERE for last years review), I was really happy to be able to do so again this year. However, this was not the original plan. I had managed to get … More Big Half 2020
As my Running Motivation series continues, I look for motivation from Ian Coxall. Ian has ran 37 marathons, with a PB of 2:56. He will be claiming his 6th star at Tokyo 2020. You can follow Ian on Instagram HERE. What has been your highlight of 2019 My running highlight for 2019 would definitely be … More Running Motivation – with Ian Coxall
The sub 4 hour marathon is a huge milestone in marathon running. It’s a target time that many runners aim to achieve. It is this reasons that draws me to pace the sub 4 hour marathon, because I want to be able to help many people achieve their goal. During 2019 I have had the … More Sub 4 hour Marathon
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
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