I write this after running my first marathon, with my medal sitting on my desk reminding me of the incredible achievement and all the hard work that went into running 26.2 miles. By writing this story and sharing my essential top 10 beginner tips, I hope to inspire people who have never done a marathon […]
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Manchester Marathon 2021: “The things you learn about yourself” – Jon Lawrence
The Manchester was the 5th time I had completed the event, although last year’s became a virtual event, but they all count. I love the city of Manchester, the vibe and its people and this year saw a new modified course that meant we ran into the city centre itself. I’ve been reflecting a lot […]
Nikki’s Marathon Monthly – Paul Sansom
Yet again things are starting to open up again and we can run in small groups for a little while. Whilst there’s been no races, running with the club has been a life line for many of us. It’s been a year since Marathon Monthly/Monday began. Each month I learn a little more, but I […]
Nikki’s Marathon Monthly – Kat Hobbs
The world of running feels like it’s slowly becoming a little more social again now. It seems normal to run virtual runs now, with a lot of large scale races offering them as alternatives, like the London Marathon has done – at least we can avoid the crowds! We have the added bonus of group […]
Nikki’s Marathon Monthly – Graham Sampson
Another Marathon Monthly and although most marathons have declared their position, two of them (London and Brighton) are still clutching their cards close to their chests, whilst we (the runners) await their decisions. We do have the excitement of a race in the not too distance future, with the Fox still going ahead, which will […]
Nikki’s Marathon Monday – Week 3 – Neil Boosey
Running with a little help from my friends I’m Nikki and I’m a first-time marathon runner. I’m spending some time, talking to members of WH who have run a marathon, to find out about their marathon experiences and to see if I can collect as many marathon tips and tricks as I can for myself […]
Nikki’s Marathon Monday – Week 2 – Tanya Boardman
Keep on Running I’m Nikki and I’m training to run a marathon. Whilst I train, I’m seeking out club members that have run a marathon and asking them about their first marathon, along with any of the tips and tricks that they’d like to share with me. This week, I’m talking to Tanya Boardman. If […]
Nikki’s Marathon Monday – Week 1 – Gary Lee
It’s a RUNderful Life I’m Nikki and I’m training to complete a marathon in the Spring of 2020. When I initially signed up, it seemed like an exciting challenge. But, now we’re in January and beginning the longer weekend runs, I’m starting to wonder what on earth made me choose to do this. It’s much […]
Azores Whalers Route – Jesper Lidstrom
Social media, it’s not all bad… Adventures on the Azores Whalers Route With my interest growing in trail running and especially in mountain races my Instagram feed last year was bursting at the seams with stunning mountain vistas from races far and near. This is how I stumbled on and started to follow the “Ultra […]
Why running has helped me in more ways than one – by Steven Salazar
In April, Steven will be running the London Marathon in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity. He has written an article which he has kindly shared with us. Thank you, Steven – and GOOD LUCK! I’m running a marathon this year – a sentence I never thought I would say. But here we are. I […]