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...
Shortly after the Brighton Marathon 2019, Chris is joined by his brother, and fellow first-time marathon runner, Nick. They discuss the experience, including the course, their race strategy, the highs and lows, and advice for fellow first-timers. Or listen here:...
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...
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...
As my marathon training has started getting more serious, I’ve been thinking. The last run I did (17k – just over 10 miles) was not enjoyable in any way. It was a battle from about 3k onwards. But I realised during it that sometimes you will have these...
It’s natural that the early January fitness motivation will drop slightly by the end of the month, but that doesn’t mean it’s the time to rest on your laurels. So, firstly, to all those who have started running this year, congratulate yourself. From...
