The Life and Times of a Mature Student
On the cusp of completing my physiotherapy degree with 11 weeks of practice placement remaining, I decided to write my experience as a...
Ironman 70.3 Weymouth Race Report
2500 athletes descended on Weymouth town for its 2nd Ironman 70.3, the biggest on the British events calendar. The weekend began with an...
The Countdown: Just Keep Going
As I reflect on my Ironman 70.3 training 4 days out from race day, I realise how much training I have actually done and how far I have...
A Beginner's Journey to Ironman 70.3
In November 2016 I signed up for Ironman70.3 Weymouth September 17th 2017. I decided to pack in the marathons for a year or two and take...
London Marathon Countdown
Just under two weeks to go until the Virgin Money London Marathon 2017 kicks off and runners are bound to feel nervous, excited and...
Amsterdam 26.2
In April this year I ran London Marathon. Two weeks later, I signed up for the 42nd TCS Amsterdam Marathon, 16th October 2016. I signed...
Runners High. Does it exist?
I recently asked myself, why do I run? Like most people I run to stay in shape (I love chocolate too much) and for all the health...
Trio for Success: Training, Rest and Nutrition
You can't have one without the other! I was asked this question this week by a person new to running, “How do I get faster?” “How can I...
My Journey to London 26.2
It all began on April 6th 2014 in Paris when I crossed the line at L’Arc de Triumph in a whopping 3hr 28min. I’ll never forget Joan...
