Heading to parkrun on a Saturday morning was one of the highlights of my week – especially the post-run brunch/coffee! It was a guaranteed catch up with friends with a 5k run thrown in for good measure.  Running for me has always been a huge social thing. With the current COVID-19 global pandemic happening – social […] Read more…

People look a little shocked when I say I’ve run ten marathons. I either get ‘You don’t look like a runner’ or the inevitable question ‘Have you ever run the London Marathon?’ As I explain the ballot system and the fact it’s pretty impossible to get a place, I can see their eyes glaze over. […] Read more…

You may remember a couple of years ago I made the shortlist for best blog at the Running Awards. The Running Awards recognise the best in running – the definitive lists for all runners to consult for their every need – Races, Shoes, Technology, Literature, Clothes, Nutrition, Communities, Charities and more. I’m thrilled to have made […] Read more…

2018 started off really well for me, I managed to smash my 10 miles, half marathon and marathon PBs by April and then I got injured which left me feeling like I was starting at square one again. Fast forward to November.  I have recovered from the injury, but I’m finding it harder to get back […] Read more…