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Rest and Run, Warwick Holiday Inn Express 

Rest and Run, Warwick Holiday Inn Express 

It might not have seemed the most scenic location, nestled just off the M40, but the Holiday Inn Express Warwick provided the perfect location for my long run on Friday evening before my friend’s wedding nearby. I had 13 miles to run, and having never been to...
Chicago Marathon training Week 8

Chicago Marathon training Week 8

I’ve started and finished week 9 of my training cycle feeling great (with a slight wobble in the middle), and am feeling mostly strong during my runs. It still feels super fast to be running 8 min miles though. Here’s how this week’s training went...

How to get through a long run on the treadmill

After I announced that I’d completed 11 miles on the treadmill on Saturday, I had a number of comments and emails asking for advice for getting through a long run on a treadmill without dying of boredom. Obviously using the treadmill isn’t ideal for your long runs,...
How to Squeeze Your Long Run in Before Work

How to Squeeze Your Long Run in Before Work

  BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP When the alarm went off at 5am on Friday morning there was nothing I wanted to do more than turn it off, roll over and go back to sleep. Instead, I dragged myself out of bed to force down a banana, a little toast and a cup of tea. With...
Tips for Getting through your Long Run with a Hangover

Tips for Getting through your Long Run with a Hangover

There’s an awful realisation when you wake up on ‘long run day’ and your head is pounding, your stomach feels off and you’re just a little bit fragile. Those drinks last night have caught up with you, and you’ve got a hangover, and...