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Berlin Marathon 2024 Race Recap
There's a chance that after 15 marathons that I have become a little too relaxed about things, and make interesting decisions...like wearing new shoes on race day, or testing our beetroot loading for the first time. One of those things turned out to be a good decision. The other did not. I plan to do a full review of the Adidas Adizero EVO SL trainers I wore on race day but spoiler alert, I really liked them (although they didn't have a lot of grip on wet road). And the beetroot/nitrate loading (spoiler alert, don't do what I did and make sure to test them before race day!) Listen to the...
Berlin Marathon 2024 Race Recap
There's a chance that after 15 marathons that I have become a little too relaxed about things, and make interesting decisions...like wearing new shoes on race day, or testing our beetroot loading for the first time. One of those things turned out to be a good decision. The other did not. I plan to do a full review of the Adidas Adizero EVO SL trainers I wore on race day but spoiler alert, I really liked them (although they didn't have a lot of grip on wet road). And the beetroot/nitrate loading (spoiler alert, don't do what I did and make sure to test them before race day!) Listen to the...
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Garmin Forerunner 165 Review: Is this the best beginner running watch?
As someone who wears my running watch all day everyday (mostly so I don’t forget to put it back on, plus I like getting the HR and sleep data) I love a watch that doesn’t immediately look like a fitness watch. And the look of the Garmin watches wins every time against the other top running watches on the market - in my opinion anyway. I wore Garmin pretty much exclusively for 10 years and although I made the switch to Coros last year, it’s been really fun to try out the Garmin Forerunner 165 (thanks to Very.co.uk) to see if it can compete for my Best Beginner Running Watch slot! What is...
The ‘Easiest’ Way to Get in to The Tokyo Marathon
I know a lot of people who are on the hunt for their Six Star Medal and for many, they are missing one or two elusive bibs; Boston & Tokyo. To run the Boston Marathon you have a couple of options - run a time qualifier, run for charity (usually $10,000+) run with a tour company (I recommend Sports Tours International or 2.09 events) or enter the Six Star Ballot. For those wanting a Tokyo bib, the ‘easiest’ way of getting into the Tokyo Marathon is to run for charity. The 'Easiest' Way to Get in to The Tokyo Marathon Run the Tokyo Marathon for Charity Now it’s not as...
The ‘Easiest’ Way to Get in to The Tokyo Marathon
I know a lot of people who are on the hunt for their Six Star Medal and for many, they are missing one or two elusive bibs; Boston & Tokyo. To run the Boston Marathon you have a couple of options - run a time qualifier, run for charity (usually $10,000+) run...
Boston Marathon 2024 Race Recap
In my opinion, the Marathon Majors are special. All marathons are special in their own way but there's something about the Majors that I just love. The extra fan fare, the events in the lead up to race day, the 'stash'. It's the running equivalent the the Golf Majors...
UppaBaby Ridge Running Buggy Review
UppaBaby is a well respected, premium brand within the buggy market and many friends have UppaBaby buggies for everyday use (we just use a Babyzen Yoyo and Thule Urban Glide 2) which has definitely saved us a lot of space and meant we don’t need 3 buggies (or more!)...
Coros Pace 3 – Kipchoge Edition Review
I've been a Garmin girl almost since I started running. The first watch I bought was a huge old Garmin that took up most of my wrist. And definitely could not be worn at any other time aside from running. Luckily running watches have come long way in the last 12 years...
Barcelona Half Marathon 2024 Race Recap
When Brooks invited me out to Barcelona to run the half, I thought it would be a great opportunity to do a long run in marathon training. But then my training plan had it down as a race so with 24 hours to go, I decided to opt for the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 (Brooks'...
Hong Kong Half Marathon 2024 Race Recap
I often google race dates before booking a holiday, just checking to see if there's anything I can sign up for while I'm there. Typically it's a local 5K but every once in a while you hit the jackpot and manage to overlap your dates *coincidentally with a big city...
Thule Urban Glide 2 Running Buggy Review
We’ve probably all been overtaken by a runner sprinting past with a buggy at parkrun. I had aspirations of being my strongest ever when pushing the buggy but the reality is, buggy running is hard! Even with something as nimble and easy to push as the Thule Urban...
Running Kit I’m Stocking up on Black Friday 2023
Black Friday sales are a great time to stock up on essentials like running fuel, socks, and sports bras, as well as picking up pricier items, your next pair of trainers, a new running jacket or just something pretty you've had your eye on. With that said, I'm really...
Comparing The New Brooks Ghost Max Vs. Ghost 15
I’ve been not-so-patiently waiting for the Brooks Ghost Max to be released since I first learned about them in August. I don’t quite know why the UK seems to be the last location for the Ghost Max to be available (or why the colour options are so different...
New York City Marathon Weekend 2023
My feet hurt, my throat is sore and I got a blister from the New York City Marathon Weekend. Cheering is HARD! I was in the city for marathon weekend and working at the expo for Erica Sara (check out her personalised running jewellery) including the official New York...
Navarino Challenge 10K Race Recap
You know when a 10k isn't quite a 10K, and you just keep running, and running, waiting for the finish line? When you've started to pick up the pace a little too early and aren't sure if you can hold it? Hoping for the finish line to come, and yet it still isn’t...
Where to Stay for the London Marathon: Ultimate Hotel Guide
The London Marathon is one of the most iconic and prestigious marathon events globally, capturing the hearts of runners and spectators alike. It is a must run for many UK runners. And inspires the many spectators lining the streets or watching on the TV at home. What...