There is something at the moment on the news and around the world that we can’t escape – that of course is the Coronavirus. This virus has caused chaos around the world, with countries struggling to control this and some countries even going into a lockdown. Many events so far have been cancelled, clubs postponing training until further notice and so on. It is tough times…
Running Dads… Finding time to stay Active
Being a parent and working can make it tough to find time to keep fit and stay active. All to often I hear that people dont have time to train for something they want to do. It’s TRUE, being a parent is hard, and it is hard to find the right balance. However, it is possible. I have been thinking … Read More
Going from a Miler to Marathon Runner
It’s a lot further and more painful then the mile! I’m in a hole. A place of pain that I haven’t experienced before…2hrs on the clock and almost 20 miles into my first Marathon. This isn’t a normal marathon, this is the Snowdonia Marathon, a big 26.2 mile bite for former 1500m/mile guy. There is 260 meters of climbing and … Read More
A Trip Down Memory Lane
‘Some dance to remember, some dance to forget…’ From The Eagles, Hotel California. I’ve always thought these lyrics that ‘dance’ could be replaced by ‘run’, as I feel running also has the ability to do both. Often running can be used as a form of escape, especially for me right now with a busy life, as often running is the … Read More
You Are AN IRONMAN
For the last year these words have been an aspiration of mine, and now I can proudly say “I am an IRONMAN “. Many of us talk about the sacrifice the family make for us to become an Ironman, and this is something I really appreciate of my family. I have not done the level of training traditionally required for … Read More
How do I train as a Visually Impaired Runner?
Some background I was born completely blind. I have not been able to see any form or light in my life, but this doesn’t stop me from living a full and active life style that includes being able to run. Running has given me that real sense of freedom! Feeling the wind on your face and smelling the fresh air … Read More
4 Ways I improve my running when I am very busy
I am really busy. I’m not going to compete with you over who is more busy, and it’s not the point. Maybe you are more busy than me – but I am still really busy. When I am training for the marathon, quite often I just do NOT have time to do all the exercises I should to keep me … Read More
POST MARATHON PB
Post my marathon PB, I went from months of structured training to nothing. I gave my all in training and racing. With logging high mileage weeks, I didn’t miss not running during my break. As the discomfort of the last 10k of the marathon was still fresh in my mind. Post marathon planning is important. To have things to look … Read More
THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A COACH – High Altitude Training
SUB 3 HOUR MARATHON TRAINING DIARY – WEEK 14 When I trained for my first 10k years back, I couldn’t run a quarter mile without stopping repeatedly, wheezing out of breath. This week I hit two landmark achievements: I hit my first 90 mile week; I ran a 81:45 minute Half Marathon PB in training. This wouldn’t had been possible … Read More
Avoid Hitting The Wall
Marathon season is upon us, and one of the most feared things in marathon running is hitting the wall. No doubt if you are a first time marathon runner you will be concerned about finishing, and leading up to race day it is natural to be full of doubt. Regardless of how many marathons you have run, the one thing … Read More
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