For a growing number of London families, the conversation about relocation is becoming more common. Long commutes, rising housing costs and the search for a healthier daily rhythm are pushing parents to reconsider where they want to raise their children. Among the destinations gaining attention, the French Riviera offers a compelling combination of international infrastructure,…
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What to expect at the London Marathon Running Show
Read moreIn April 2019 I completed the London Marathon for WellChild. It was my first marathon and although it didn’t quite go to plan – read about what happened in this blog post – I still felt a sense of achievement. I’ve been very lucky that I’ve actually been given the chance to run it again…
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I Ran The London Marathon 2019
Read moreI am officially a marathon runner! Last weekend, Sunday 28th April 2019, I actually ran and completed the London Marathon. I still can’t quite believe it! Although it was only last weekend it seems like a lifetime ago and I’ve discovered that the marathon blues do exist! My training went pretty well. There were a…
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London Marathon Training Update
Read moreI wasn’t expecting to write another update post so soon after my last one at the end of January, but needs must! You can read my last update post here. My last two runs of January had to be completed on the treadmill because it was just too icy outside to risk slipping and getting…
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Review: Tailwind Nutrition UK for London Marathon Fuelling
Read moreBefore I begin I just want to clarify that I wasn’t paid to write this review. I bought the products mentioned in this blog post with my own money, and decided to write my own review. On Sunday 28th April 2019 I will be completing the London Marathon for Wellchild, the national charity for sick…
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London Marathon Training Update
Read moreIt’s been a while since my last training update so I thought it was about time that I wrote a quick update. In my last fundraising update, which you can read here, I was excited to be able to tell you that I have now reached my fundraising target of £1,600 for WellChild, the national charity…
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An Extra Special London Marathon Fundraising Update That You Won’t Want To Miss!
Read morePhew, that was a rather long title for a blog post! It’s worth it though because this really is an extra special London marathon fundraising update that you won’t want to miss! As many people who read my blog or follow me on social media will know, I’ve been lucky enough to receive a charity…
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A month of strength training
Read moreYesterday I wrote a post about how my step-daughter and I completed the Cardiff Half Marathon on the 7th of this month. You can read that post by clicking here. As many of my readers know I didn’t really train properly for the Cardiff Half Marathon due to injury. As such I really didn’t enjoy…
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Cardiff Half Marathon 2018
Read moreLast year I completed the Cardiff Half Marathon for the first time. Despite being injured during training, I recovered pretty well and completed it in 2 hours 29 minutes and 3 seconds. My original target was 2 hours 15 minutes, but after injury, I changed my target to 2 hours 30 minutes, and I was…