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 …
Vale of York Half Marathon
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 2019
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 …
ASDA Foundation York 10K 2019
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 …
AfterShokz Xtrainerz
It doesn’t seem long since I reviewed the AfterShokz Aeropex which are a must-have accessory on my training runs. So I was excited when AfterShokz kindly sent me their latest release, the Xtrainerz. These are their waterproof bone conduction MP3 headphones for swimmers. I am, by no means a swimming pro, I fit more into …
Virgin Sport ASICS London 10K
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 …