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How to deal with the heat and keep running
A couple of years ago when we moved south to Washington DC I experienced running in the hottest, most humid conditions I have ever known. I’ve lived in warm climates… Read more
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How to decide on goals for your marathon
I’ve run ten marathons, and over the course of those races, through using generic plans, working with a coach and self coaching, I have figured out how to set race… Read more
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The NYC Virtual Marathon
Did you enter the NYC Marathon lottery for 2024 unsuccessfully? If you did, you were one of the 94% of lottery entrants who didn’t get a place, including me. If… Read more
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How to avoid jet lag when traveling
At least once a year, I travel back from the US to the UK to see friends and family. I also occasionally travel to Europe for work. One thing that’s… Read more
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The London Marathon 2018
I nearly didn’t run the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2018. I was very fortunate to have a good-for-age place, but was in a bit of a slump, having recently… Read more
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The London Marathon Expo
In the US I usually head to expos with friends and bump into lots of people I know as I walk around. They’re exciting events with a party feel, and… Read more
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Have you signed up for a race recently?
Have you signed up for any races recently? I just signed up for the PNC Parkway Classic, a ten miler that starts at the Mount Vernon Estate and runs all… Read more
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Have you dared to run in just your sports bra?
Throughout the summer and warm weather seasons, my go-to attire for running has always been a tank top or t-shirt along with my tights or shorts. I often found myself… Read more
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The Marathon Majors are so hard to get in to. What’s a good alternative? (European edition)
My sister is looking for a marathon to run, and the other day she sent me a text saying she’d like to run New York and the majors. I’m all… Read more
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Ten amazing benefits of strength training
I always find that during the long mileage weeks of marathon training I start to miss strength training. I still do a couple of short sessions each week, but my… Read more
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