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PRE-RACE

It has been a while since my last post. The way I manage this publication is very similar to the way I work (paid or unpaid), I don’t…

How many times have you typed into Google “how do I know my marathon pace?” or “workouts to predict my marathon time?”. I know I have…

I have seen this scenario dozens of times… A runner training for a 10k or a Half marathon in a very non complex way, with relatively low…

I’ve been running marathons for about 11 years now. I’m not even certain about the number of marathons I have completed…16, 17, 18? I…

I got back to my running routine back at the end of 2020. If I remember correctly it was December 27th. 9 weeks ago. For me getting back…

I think it’s obvious at this point I have never really had the desire to impose my thoughts about running on people. I have certain firm…

I know I have already written some pieces about the role of the mind in running but I feel like sharing a few more thoughts on the subject.

I think it’s about the right time of year to reflect on the last 12 months and start considering objectives for 2021!

How much pain is too much pain? We’ve all been there. Whatever the distance, when you’re racing and pushing hard, to the limit of your…

I must confess I was very sceptical about how Virgin London Marathon went about in dealing with the 2020 40th edition. I felt it took them…

I feel a bit weird saying this but… marathon season is upon us!

The last few days I have been getting some sort of feeling of déjà vu… A real running motivation feeling. I definitely had a similar when…

Right… I thought I’d post my absolute running heroes. Well, I’ve picked 5 that represent the values and characteristics I admire and have…

So it’s finally London Marathon week!! After months of training, weeks of hard work, days when we couldn’t be bothered or didn’t have the…

So, another week stuck indoors…running a marathon on a treadmill…

You’ve trained for a marathon, now what?

Spring marathons are fast approaching and with the possible best intentions I’d like to share some thoughts about what I think are some of…

After months of hospital visits, physio theories and several hundred internet articles my right knee was still as painful as it’s ever…