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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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What the Runner in you life actually wants for Christmas
What would you like for Christmas? I never really know what to say when asked this as usually its either quite a niche running thing (so I send the exact link!) or I can't think of it at the exact moment I'm asked. But here are a few things on my list this year that I love and think you (and your runner friends) will too.. Mile Off Packable Puffer Gilet - I bought my first MileOff pieces this Autumn and love the thought thats gone into every item. Designed by Alice, she really has made very item with the female runner in mind. I love this puffer gilet that packs into it’s own shoulder...
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...
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...
Runna Coaching App Review
If you’ve been following any UK based running influencer recently (or actually, any fitness influencer it seems!), you’ll probably have heard about the Runna Coaching app. They have made a big splash in the running world here in the UK and is gaining traction abroad...
The Best Places to Run and Refuel in Graz, Austria
The Best Places to Run and Refuel in Graz, Austria I was invited to Graz on a press trip back in August (side note - one of the most thoroughly planned press trips with an invite months in advance which was very helpful to organise for Tom to some shared parental...
Taking a Run Class at Peloton Live Studios, London
I’ve had my Peloton bike for nearly two years and whilst I don’t use it as often as I did due to marathon training, I still love it. As well as the bike classes, I’ve also taken a number of running classes either outside or on my (non-Peloton) tread at home. My...
Chicago Marathon Race Recap 2022
Chicago Marathon Race Recap 2022 5K into the Chicago Marathon, I realised I’d made a terrible mistake. My body was in no-way recovered from running (realistically beyond my fitness) the London Marathon - read the recap here. But I was committed by that point, having...
Chicago Marathon Abbott 5K Race Recap
AKA I paid £35 for a beanie, and ran 5K. This race is a must for those travelling over to Chicago to run the marathon in my opinion. We started race morning at Starbucks, buying hot drinks to keep our hands warm. Donned in our beanies (breaking the cardinal race...
London Marathon 2022 Race Recap
Huge thanks to Flora for the race bib for this year's London Marathon! Maths is hard, it's even harder when you're 3 and a half hours into a marathon and dealing with a GPS watch that has gone haywire around Canary Wharf. I was trying to work out, based on average...
Madeira Travel Guide
This year I was lucky enough to visit Madeira twice, once in March with my friend Amanda (we do a trip somewhere together every year) and more recently, in August, with my family, including my 90 year old Grandfather. The two trips, as you can imagine, were...
Best London Marathon 2022 Kit
Best London Marathon 2022 Kit New Balance The official sponsor of the London Marathon and therefore official kit maker. Previously the Boston Marathon jacket was THE jacket to buy but in the last few years, jackets for the other Marathon Majors have become more...
How To Run The SuperHalfs
A few years ago my main running goal was to complete the Marathon Majors (running London, New York, Berlin, Boston, Chicago and Tokyo marathons). I collected my Six Star Medal in Tokyo in 2018 and whilst I’m not so secretly hoping that they add another marathon or two...