Gloucester Half Marathon 2019
Gloucester half marathon is where I achieved my half marathon PB this time last year. I wasn’t convinced I was ready to match or beat that time but Simons plan for me indicated it...
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Making a strong start to 2019
Making a strong start to 2019 is just what I needed. Having struggled with injuries and motivation at the end of last year, this week has been a good one. A solid week The...
Saying Goodbye To 2018
Saying goodbye to 2018 is something I’ve been looking forward to for a while now. Life is often a rollercoaster ride with plenty of ups and downs and for me, that sums up my...
Brent Knoll Race 2018
Brent Knoll Race 2018 was the most underprepared I have felt before a race since I ran Bridgwater half marathon back in September. Up until the last few weeks my training with Simon has...
Choosing a Marathon For 2019
Choosing a marathon for 2019 has been on my mind for a little while now. The London marathon ballot rejected me once more so it was time to look ahead at another one. Having...
Burnham Half Marathon 2018
Burnham half marathon is my home race. This years race was my third year in a row and my fourth time running it overall. Last year I aimed to finish 1st local male and...
Bristol Half Marathon 2018
Bristol half marathon 2018 was all I had hoped it would be and what a difference 3 weeks can make. That’s how long it’s been since Bridgwater half marathon. I struggled in everyway during...
Signing Up With a Running Coach
Signing up with a running coach is something I’ve been considering for a while. My performance at Bridgwater half marathon was what made my mind up to go for it. So as of last...
Bridgwater Half Marathon
Here it is, my return to my favourite distance. I had a feeling Bridgwater half marathon wasn’t going to be easy but I didn’t expect such a tough day. Dealing with pre race nerves...
The Importance of Glutes
The importance of glutes is often overlooked by a of lot runners, myself included. Having suffered an injury that was caused by a weak glute, I decided to write this to help others be...