Yorkshire – God’s own country, home of Yorkshire Tea, Yorkshire puddings and one of the UK’s most popular marathons. The Yorkshire Marathon is a special race for me. It was the first race I entered back in 2013. Each year since I’ve either run or gone out and supported it. Last year as I stood in the torrential rain cheering on the runners I felt like I …
The Yorkshire Marathon is just around the corner! After completing 15 weeks of rigorous training, I’m officially in taper mode for the next 2 weeks, so please approach me with caution. I find myself becoming obsessed with the weather forecast and feeling a bit paranoid when someone coughs or sneezes nearby. Last weekend marked the culmination …
Looking for a fast, flat half marathon with the potential to achieve your personal best (PB)? Look no further than the Vale of York Half Marathon, a highly sought-after event that seamlessly integrates into an autumn marathon training schedule. It’s been a few years since I last did this race so I was looking forward …
The Simply Health Great North Run is the biggest half marathon in the world. Each September 57,000 people run the 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields… and this year I was lucky enough to be one of them. It’s an event that had been ‘on my to-do list’, so when Garmin asked if I’d …
If you were to ask me what my favourite race is I’d probably say the York 10K. Maybe I’m biased as it was the first-ever race I took part in back in 2013. The course takes in the city sights of the city including York Minster, the city walls and the River Ouse. It is …
Another week, another race review. Or should this be a pace review? Last weekend I took part in the Virgin Sport ASICS London 10K. This was going to be my first ever running event in London so I was really looking forward to it. What made the race even more exciting as I had been …
