In the previous blog I recapped the events that led to my selection for England representation in the marathon at Chester…well, that day duly arrived in early October 2024, and it was a special one that taught me loads! Here are six of my takeaways: Unusual build and...
As I write this, we've just taken off from Valencia, on our way back to London Heathrow. Even if it weren't for the pink bracelets on every arm and 'easy run' shoes on every foot, it's unmistakably a plane full of tired, creaky, happy marathon runners. It's time for...
Let’s start with the headlines: a first London Championship start, a 2:38:12 finish, a PB of nearly two minutes, and a negative split (1:19:21 / 1:18:51). I am genuinely over the moon with this, but as ever with the marathon, this is just the start of the story, and I...
I was given a last minute place at Hackney Half a couple of weeks ago which meant (full disclosure here) that I ran under someone else’s name, thereby committing one of running’s seven deadly sins. I haven’t yet come up with a list of the other six, but perhaps that’s...
It’s that time again. My precious day off after the marathon, where I spend the day eating, drinking, and reminiscing on the sofa, overflowing with pain and pride. When you’re a recreational runner, these moments are so monumental and unforgettable that they...
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Tom was selected to represent England for the first time at the 2024 Chester Marathon, and finished as 2nd place M40 and 5th overall in the England Team, in 2:32:03. Read more here, or sign up for more news.