Early 2019 has provided me with one of the biggest challenges to my low-carb lifestyle: marathon training. Traditionally, distance running goes hand in hand with eating plenty of carbs, with runners stuffing in platefuls of pasta to 'carb load' before a long run. I had been managing just fine running regular 5ks on a very... Continue Reading →
It's week 5 of my London Marathon training plan - the time is flying! I've been roughly following the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 training plan, which this week called for a long run of about 6 miles. I've been doing well so far, managing to stay a few steps ahead of the plan, so... Continue Reading →
At the start of each year I like to set myself some goals, and writing them down publicly is the best way to make sure I actually stick to them! 2019 will be a big year for me, and here are the top 6 things I want to achieve in this next chapter of my... Continue Reading →
Each New Year I like to set myself a list of challenges for the year ahead - more on my 2019 goals shortly - but before that it's time to check back on the goals I set myself this time last year, and see how far I've come towards meeting them. Here's a breakdown of... Continue Reading →
Ever since I started my running journey, I have dreamed of running the London Marathon. It is such an iconic event, the must-do once in a lifetime race for any keen amateur runner. I've often gone into London on race day over the years and been totally blown away by the incredible atmosphere and support... Continue Reading →
My first race of the year took place on Sunday 4th of February, the Cancer Research London Winter Run 10k! This is a huge race with 20,000 runners around the streets of central London, so I was really looking forward to a good atmosphere. It was a freezing cold winters morning, good temperature for running,... Continue Reading →
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