Embarking on your first marathon is an exhilarating experience. The prospect of pushing your limits and achieving new milestones is exciting, but it’s crucial to prioritise your body’s well-being along the way.  Here are my tips to help you prevent and manage common running injuries during your marathon training. Start Slow and Gradual: One of …

Running a marathon is both challenging and exhilarating, especially for beginners. Your first marathon is guaranteed to be a personal best, marking the first time you’ve covered such a distance. Setting a goal finish time can give you something to work towards during training.  A goal time provides a clear focal point for your workouts …

With spring marathon training in full swing, now is the time for marathon runners to carefully plan their marathon fuelling strategy.  But what exactly is fuelling? If this is your first marathon this can all seem a little overwhelming. Everyone is different – what proves effective for an influencer on TikTok may not necessarily work …

Marathon number 15 has been successfully checked off the list, and it was quite the journey! It was the 10th anniversary of the first marathon I entered – so I had to enter! This marathon wasn’t about achieving a particular time; it was about reliving the joy of running and recreating the memories that made …

“It should be easy for you now.” If I had a pound for every time someone said this to me, I’d have enough money to sign up for another couple of marathons.  There is a misconception that marathon veterans find these gruelling 26.2 miles a walk in the park. While experience undoubtedly brings wisdom, this …