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How to Make the Most of your NYC Marathon Weekend

The New York City Marathon weekend is one of my favourite weekends of the year, whether I'm running it or not (although last weekend's trip to the Chicago Marathon will definitely rival it!) How to Make the Most of your NYC Marathon Weekend Listen to the Elites The...

Choosing a Spring Marathon

I've made no secret of the fact that I want to run a BQ in 2020, but so far I've resisted signing up for any races. I mean, literally any which is so unlike me. All I have on my calendar so far in 2020 is the Brighton Half marathon. However, with November rapidly...

Chicago 5K Race and Marathon Weekend Recap

Many big marathons are now hosting pre-race 5K events, celebrating the international running community, encouraging visitors and locals to take advantage of the race weekend. I took part in the Tokyo Friendship 4K when I ran the Tokyo Marathon (check out my friend...

Everything You Need to Know About Running the Tokyo Marathon

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....

NYC Marathon Race Weekend 2018

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

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...

Chicago 5K Race and Marathon Weekend Recap

Many big marathons are now hosting pre-race 5K events, celebrating the international running community, encouraging visitors and locals to take advantage of the race weekend. I took part in the Tokyo Friendship 4K when I ran the Tokyo Marathon (check out my friend...

Last Minute London Marathon Race Day Tips….

Last Minute London Marathon Race Day Tips….

Bang.  The gun goes off for the start of the 2012 London Marathon and I’m standing in the queue for the porta-loo.  Thankfully, I remembered that my chip wouldn’t start until I crossed the start line so I went to the loo, then raced to join the ranks of...

Everything You Need to Know About Running the Tokyo Marathon

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....