The Tokyo Marathon is arguably the hardest of the Marathon Majors to get in to. With a small international ballot, a notoriously tough 'semi elite' entry for those with a qualifying time similar to Boston (sub 3.30 finish). And even then, only 300 spaces are allotted....
Marathon Majors
NYC Marathon Race Weekend 2018
Last year, I had an idea. I knew that I sometimes found it hard to have a friend/family member/husband with me to marathons, either because of cost or holiday days (or the fact that some people don't like watching a marathon...weird huh?!). And I thought that other...
How I Feel About the New Boston Qualifying Times
3.35... That number, to most runners, is significant. Or it used to be. It used to be the Boston Qualifying time for women aged 18-34. Now though, it just got that little bit harder. 5 mins harder. 3.30... The new Boston Qualifying time for my age group for the 2020...
How to Run the World Marathon Majors & Become a Six Star Finisher
A six star finisher is someone who has completed all six Marathon Major marathons; London, New York, Boston, Chicago, Berlin and Tokyo. You can complete them at any time, in any order, as long as you can send evidence that you've run - usually your race bib number and...
London Marathon Ready
The biggest week of the London running calendar is here... it's LONDON MARATHON WEEK! Whether you're running, spectating, dreaming of running it one day or just a keen runner popping down to the expo to take advantage of the great deals, it's an exciting week. I was...
Tokyo Marathon Expo
I love a race expo, in particular a marathon expo. London, New York, Boston, Chicago...I've spent a small fortune at all of them buying race stash, new running kit, trying out the latest and greatest running paraphernalia. So, I was excited about what lay ahead at the...
How I Feel About the New Boston Qualifying Times
3.35... That number, to most runners, is significant. Or it used to be. It used to be the Boston Qualifying time for women aged 18-34. Now though, it just got that little bit harder. 5 mins harder. 3.30... The new Boston Qualifying time for my age group for the 2020...
Marathon Major Alternative Marathon Races
One of my most asked questions is 'How to Run the World Marathon Majors'. If that's what you're here for - look at this post, and then see how I became a Six Star Finisher here. But what if you've run all the marathon majors, or, you are struggling to get in to them....
How to Run the World Marathon Majors & Become a Six Star Finisher
A six star finisher is someone who has completed all six Marathon Major marathons; London, New York, Boston, Chicago, Berlin and Tokyo. You can complete them at any time, in any order, as long as you can send evidence that you've run - usually your race bib number and...