Suspected Stress Fractures Reduces my Training

An unexpectedly low mileage week, and an alternative plan for my training.

18 Miles to Celebrate my Birthday

The stats and images from my first week of training for the Chelmsford Marathon 2018 (and my eighth marathon), which ended with a strong 18-mile, long run on my birthday.

Windy Seaside Race Success

The report and analysis of my seventh half marathon race, in a familiar location in unfamiliar weather conditions.

Reducing my Running Load

The stats and images from my ninth week of training for the Clacton Half Marathon 2018. I successfully reduced my running load.

Running Longer

The stats and stories from my eighth week of training for the Clacton Half Marathon 2018. I successfully ran longer and further.

Returning to my Running Club

The stats and stories from my seventh week of training for the Clacton Half Marathon 2018. I successfully focused on reducing my training load.

Week of Building Endurance

The stats and stories from my sixth week of training for the Clacton Half Marathon 2018. I successfully focused on increasing my mileage.

Quality Running, Injury-Free

The stats and stories from my fifth week of running training for the Clacton Half Marathon 2018 after staying injury-free.

Running Injury-Free Again

The stats and stories from my fourth week of running training for the Clacton Half Marathon 2018 after a period of cross-training.

Enjoying Cross-Training

My ongoing workouts to deal with my stubborn shin injury in only my third week of preparations for the Clacton Half Marathon 2018.

Accepting a Recurring Injury

The story behind an unexpected injury that forced me to adjust my training in only my second week of preparations for the Clacton Half Marathon 2018.

Starting a New Strategy

The stats and stories from my first week training for the Clacton Half Marathon 2018.

Aiming to Win a Race

Discover the race I have identified as my best chance to win, and how I will tackle the challenge.

Running 10 Miles Home

My race report from my first ever 10 mile race in my home town, achieving two important goals I set myself.

Staying Patient (Week 4)

Two humbling running lessons I learnt in my last week of training for my local 10 mile race.

Building Mileage (Week 3)

Two more important running lessons I learnt in preparation for my local 10 mile race.

Reducing Training Stress (Week 2)

I learnt another two valuable lessons in my second week of my 10-mile training plan.

Two Reflections on Transitioning to Endurance Training (Week 1)

I learnt two valuable lessons in my first week of my 10-mile training plan.

Personal Records Tumble

Read about how I broke personal records at 5 distances on two days, 4 days apart.

A Sporting Holiday

Discover what I got up to during my week-long holiday abroad to stay fit and ready for my sub 5-minute mile attempts.

Taper for Postponed Race

Read about the week leading up to my first ever one mile race and how I dealt with the postponement.

Personal Bests and Illness

Read about the two lifetime personal records I achieved, plus the setback I had in a pivotal week of my One Mile Challenge.

Snow Disrupts my Training

Read about how I dealt with running in the snow and the benefits of taking a break from faster workouts.

Demonstrating Maximum Speed

Read about the stories behind my performances this week, achieving a lifetime personal record of maximum speed.

My Inspiration to Run a Fast Mile

Read the three people that most motivate me to focus on running my fastest mile.

Increasing My Mileage

My week of fast workouts to get back on track for my One Mile Challenge.

Resting to Recharge

My fatiguing workouts and my much needed rest days during a pivotal week in my One Mile Challenge.

Struggling for Speed Consistency

My challenges to maintain my speed during another intense week of interval training.

First Signs of Progress

The pleasing performances I achieved during the fourth week of training for my One Mile Challenge.

Overcoming An Early Injury

The challenges I faced during the third week of training for my One Mile Challenge.

First Complications of My Fast Training

The stories and workouts from the second week of training for my One Mile Challenge.

My New 2018 Fast Workouts

The stories and workouts from the first week of training for my One Mile Challenge.

Reasons to Run a Mile Fast

Read my research behind running shorter distances to improve performances at longer races.

My Fast One Mile Challenge

Read about my first running goal of 2018 and my previous performances.