The internet can be a hugely useful training tool when it comes to running. Apart from all the information out there about diet and nutrition, there’s also oodles of things to motivate and inspire you too. I especially enjoy it when I find practical, easy to follow guides on how to improve my running technique. …Read the Rest
Usually I run the roads round here. I like tarmac, what can I say! However, I am fortunate to live …Read the Rest
Since starting this blog about marathon running, I’ve been delighted to see how many people have come to have a read …Read the Rest
Some of you may have heard that I have a place for the New York Marathon, later this Autumn. My …Read the Rest
Something you may not know about me: once upon a lifetime ago I was involved in Triathlon training. I got …Read the Rest
I’m getting a little frustrated with training at the moment. Nothing new there! Although I’m a very patient person generally, …Read the Rest
Just a quick post to tell you some exciting news. I’m very honoured, and a little surprised, that Mr Nokia …Read the Rest
If you read my previous post, you’ll understand why I’m thinking of ways not to damage my toes when I …Read the Rest
Apart from the aches and pains I was expecting to get after running 26.2 miles of Virgin London Marathon, I …Read the Rest
I can’t believe that the Virgin London Marathon was three weeks ago. It really has been the most amazing experience …Read the Rest
A little while ago, Real-buzz asked a whole heap of marathon runners (myself included) which songs they found motivated them …Read the Rest
Here are a few photos from the final couple of miles of the Virgin London Marathon 2010. They say you should smile, straighten up & be aware your photo is being taken at this stage … clearly I was too knackered to heed the advice!
Running a marathon is exhausting. Not just physically but also mentally. There’s usually been a big build-up to the main …Read the Rest
I have to mention this. I know you’ll all think I’m mad but this is important … If, like me, …Read the Rest
Credits: Soundtrack – My fave Nickelback “If Today Was Your Last Day” Many thanks to Mr S and his filming …Read the Rest
The last few days have gone by in a blur and I’ve a lot of catching up to do. Lots …Read the Rest
The last couple of days have been manic. I’m full of nerves and excitement and feeling as jumpy as a …Read the Rest
Good luck from Charlie Chaplin – London Marathon Guinness World Record Holder Last year, Sergeant Major Gordon ‘Charlie’ Chaplin successfully …Read the Rest
I’ve been talking to a variety of nutritional experts recently and exploring the idea of ‘Carb Loading’ in the final …Read the Rest
After all the months and months of hard, lonely training it’s time to taper! With the Virgin London Marathon just …Read the Rest
Having been accustomed to numerous injuries and hours and hours of physiotherapy, I have decided that nothing is too far …Read the Rest
I’ve never been nominated for anything before .. So imagine my surprise at receive the following: “Well done! You were …Read the Rest
I’m really pleased to announce that ‘Joanna’s Marathon’ is now on Facebook. There’s a special Fan Page that I’d like …Read the Rest
The Virgin London Marathon Expo – 21st -24th April 2010 Whether you’re running in this year’s Virgin London Marathon or …Read the Rest
Guinness World Records is the world’s recognised authority on record-breaking achievements. This year they have partnered with Virgin London Marathon …Read the Rest
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