Running:
Training, Mindset & Nutrition

Resources, tips and lessons learned as I target a sub three marathon!
Your repository for the books, gear, nutrition and training that is working for me as I work towards my goal of a two fifty nine (or less) marathon.
Books & Podcasts
Recommended reads and listens that have helped me with my running and mindset during training and race day.
Gear
What I wear, use and eat when training and racing to put me in the best position to achieve my goals.
Nutrition & Mindset
Tools & diet that have helped me improve my well being and overall health to be perform at my best
RUNNING RELATED BLOG POSTS

Lessons learned in 2021 as a new author and marathon runner
What a year we have just had. So much to unpick, so much paused due to the pandemic, so much to look back on with

RACE REPORT – ABBOTT GLOBAL RUN CLUB WORLD VIRTUAL MARATHON – HOW I ACHIEVED A 13 MIN PB!
Race: Abbott Global Run Club Virtual Marathon Date: Sunday 14th November, 2021 – 8:55am Time: 3 hrs, 14 minutes 29 seconds Location: Dulwich Park, South

London Marathon 2021 – Race Report
Finding myself on the streets of London as I beat my previous London Marathon appearance, 14 years earlier, by 2 hours and 3 minutes. I

Injuries and Perspective
There is a lot that is different from my preparation leading up to the 2007 London Marathon and this, the 41st edition of the race.

The Joy of Marathon Racing Around a Race Course (and a PB by 2 Hours!)
Kempton Race Course Marathon 28th May 2021 @ 8.30am 3h 27mins 18secs (PB by 2hrs 11mins) My journey to Kempton Park Racecourse for my second

What I wear on marathon race day
Tomorrow I am running my first marathon for over 14 years and to take my mind off it I thought I’d write a short blog
Personal Records
5K: 18:25 (Age 40)
10K: 38:39 (Age 39)
Half Marathon: 1:35:27 (Age 38)
Marathon: 3:14:21 (Age 40)