It’s week 5 of my London Marathon training plan – the time is flying! I’ve been roughly following the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 training plan, which this week called for a long run of about 6 miles. I’ve been doing well so far, managing to stay a few steps ahead of the plan, so decided... Continue Reading →
2018 – review of my running progress
Each New Year I like to set myself a list of challenges for the year ahead – more on my 2019 goals shortly – but before that it’s time to check back on the goals I set myself this time last year, and see how far I’ve come towards meeting them. Here’s a breakdown of... Continue Reading →
First Half Marathon! – Hertfordshire Half November 2018
I was already signed up for the Big Half marathon, due to be held in March 2019, when my London Marathon place was confirmed, but I thought it would be a great idea to try and work up to half-marathon distance before the New Year, so that I can go into my spring training plan... Continue Reading →
Finding the Right Training Plan
It's less than 6 months until I line up for the start of my first ever marathon – the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon – so it’s time to buckle down and get serious about training. Even a quick 5 minute Google search can pull back hundreds of online training plans, all hugely varying in... Continue Reading →
London Marathon 2019 – I’m in!
Ever since I started my running journey, I have dreamed of running the London Marathon. It is such an iconic event, the must-do once in a lifetime race for any keen amateur runner. I've often gone into London on race day over the years and been totally blown away by the incredible atmosphere and support... Continue Reading →