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
Things to Remember on Race Day
Whether you are a veteran of running events, or running your first event, it’s easy to forget something. I always do a #flatlay the day before the event, and the main reason is to lay all the kit out I think I will need. This blog post is intended to help you think about what you might need, and things … 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
The Berlin Challenge!
Before I write properly get started I just want to make it clear how fortunate I am that I can even be disappointed by finishing the Berlin Marathon in 3.13. There are millions of people across the world with real problems; whose lives are a real battle every day for any number of reasons. I’m just a lad who can’t … Read More