Hi there! I’m Vicky, a British runner, fitness enthusiast and lover of all things active, living in Chicago. Here you’ll find my running adventures, thoughts on training, experiences of staying strong and active in midlife, and everything else I’m learning along the way.

Pop the kettle on, make yourself a cuppa, and have a look around!

  • Chicago Marathon 2026: Eight Times Around, and Still My Favourite!

    Just a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the eighth time! The Chicago Marathon is easily my favourite race, but not necessarily because I always run my best there. It’s the amazing organisation, the wonderful Chicago running community and the celebratory atmosphere that takes over the city on race weekend. Actually, that atmosphere starts long before race day, building throughout the summer as thousands of runners train along the…

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