The next instalment of the #Marathonspotlight comes from local runner Jen Dixon. Jen is an inspiration to many with her achievements. She can be found running all over the North East and her and her band of merry runners tick off achievement after achievement. I had the pleasure of working with Jen and love hearing … Continue reading Marathon Spotlight – Jen Dixon
Book Title - Running : Cheaper Than Therapy Tagline - A celebration of Running Author - Chas Newkey-Burden Rating - 4/5 Plot - This book is a great light read about all things running. The observational wit that likens itself to Peter Kay is well written and laced with motivational quotes and quips … Continue reading Book Review – Running:Cheaper than Therapy
This weeks #marthonspotlight is from Will Stewart ( Manager of Run4It ) on Holburn Street Aberdeen. His advice (along with not following him) include shoe type, fueling, ultra-distance and some recommended marathons to try. He also recommends some great sessions for getting the miles in. Will and I (along with a great bunch of … Continue reading Marathon Spotlight – Will Stewart
Happy New Year to one and all. It was a manic New Year for us with Christmas in Aberdeen, Boxing Day in Newcastle, wedding in Cheltenham and New Year in Maidenhead....then flying back up to make the first race of the year at Lumphanan detox. Lots of time in the car but lots of time … Continue reading The Lumphanan Detox 10km…..
The last Marathon Spotlight of 2017 ends with a Christmas Special. Robbie Simpson (from the warmth of Spain) talks mountain marathons, trails around Aberdeen, London blisters and tasty Bees!! Thanks to the Team GB and Team Scotland runner for his time and encouraging words.... read below. Merry Christmas all and Run Long and Prosper! Which … Continue reading Christmas Marathon Spotlight Special – Robbie Simpson
This week sees Hannah Carter enter the marathon spotlight. The Rebel PT runner has trained hard and knocked 10mins off her PB this year. Her secret food...read below 🙂 Marathons completed? Completed 2 marathons - Amsterdam 2016 (3h57m) & Berlin 2017 (3h47m) PB Marathon time? 3 hours 47 minutes Favourite marathon and why? Amsterdam – … Continue reading Marathon Spotlight – Hannah Carter
With the recent snowy blast, its put a hold on my running plan as such. The reps lane has been frozen and un-runable. This has opened the door to a few alternative runs out there. One client has even introduced me to snow golf... something I'm very keen to try....keep reading to find out more … Continue reading Snow is Falling….So are runners!
Marathons completed? 22 Marathons. 5 of the big 6 done so just Tokyo to do. PB Marathon time? Belfast in 2002 - 3hrs 29 mins and 9 seconds. Favourite marathon and why? Think I've enjoyed them all - similar to child birth in that you seem to remember the best bits and forget the rest...! … Continue reading #Marathon Spotlight 8- Izzie McDonald
A massive thanks to Andrew for this weeks #marathonspotlight where he recently completed the New York Marathon. An unfortunate injury caused a test on his resilience and completed the run following this. Andrew has completed multi-marathons and has his eyes firmly set on London 2018. Marathons completed? Loch Ness 2010 Berlin 2011 Chicago 2012 New … Continue reading Marathon Spotlight #7 – Andrew Turl
In November 2016, Josephine Anselin left Scotland to run and hike New Zealand for 99 days, raising money for The Running Charity! I worked with Josephine on some of the prep for her adventure and caught up with her during a clinic session in April, hosting a Q&A to learn more about her journey; including … Continue reading JOSEPHINE ANSELIN RUNS NEW ZEALAND
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