It’s been an incredible journey for me from 5k to my first marathon. From battling injuries to training in the rain, I don’t think I’ve ever taken on anything so demanding (mentally and physically), but also so rewarding. And I say that, four days...
In the build-up to my first marathon, I’ve faced a lot of the common challenges associated with long-distance running. When you scale up to 14+ miles, peaking in your final long run before the full marathon distance, you put your body through an enormous amount of...
As winter draws to an end, it’s a time to reflect on your early-year goals, many of which are health or exercise goals. Whatever your goal is – to start running, cycle to work, lose weight, train for an upcoming marathon – now is not the time to stop...
When you first start out with healthy eating, it can be quite daunting. It is also one of the most difficult things to start and commit to because it is a complete lifecycle change. Before I start, one thing to note is that without committing to a healthy diet, you...
It’s been a rollercoaster ride since my last marathon training update. As part of my training plan, I’d built it around two key dates: The Portsmouth Coastal Half Marathon and the Hampton Court Half Marathon. They were the two key fixtures I wanted to aim...
For those who have used Zwift’s online cycling platform, you’ll know what I mean when I say it has totally changed the face of indoor cycling. What is Zwift? Zwift provides a gamified, online game that enables cyclists from around the globe to meet up...
