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August 7, 2010

Nutters Assemble Here!

Since starting this blog about marathon running, I’ve been delighted to see how many people have come to have a read and amazed at the numbers of people who’ve been kind enough to leave comments. Thank you, all of you. Whether you’re an experienced runner, an enthusiastic beginner or someone who is just …Read the Rest

Hope Runs High In New York
August 3, 2010

Hope Runs High In New York

Some of you may have heard that I have a place for the New York Marathon, later this Autumn.  My …Read the Rest

TRI something new & TRI something FREE!
July 1, 2010

TRI something new & TRI something FREE!

Something you may not know about me: once upon a lifetime ago I was involved in Triathlon training. I got …Read the Rest

A Barefoot Revolution
May 30, 2010

A Barefoot Revolution

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

Twitter and Facebook Help Boost Fundraising
May 16, 2010

Twitter and Facebook Help Boost Fundraising

I can’t believe that the Virgin London Marathon was three weeks ago.  It really has been the most amazing experience …Read the Rest

Top Ten Running Tunes
May 13, 2010

Top Ten Running Tunes

A little while ago, Real-buzz asked a whole heap of marathon runners (myself included) which songs they found motivated them …Read the Rest

Recovery Tips: When should you start running after a marathon?
May 10, 2010

Recovery Tips: When should you start running after a marathon?

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

Virgin London Marathon 2010 – were you there?
April 27, 2010

Virgin London Marathon 2010 – were you there?

The last few days have gone by in a blur and I’ve a lot of catching up to do.  Lots …Read the Rest

Virgin London Marathon Music & Apps from Nokia
April 24, 2010

Virgin London Marathon Music & Apps from Nokia

The last couple of days have been manic.  I’m full of nerves and excitement and feeling as jumpy as a …Read the Rest

Carb Loading
April 17, 2010

Carb Loading

I’ve been talking to a variety of nutritional experts recently and exploring the idea of ‘Carb Loading’ in the final …Read the Rest

Top Tips for Marathon Tapering
April 15, 2010

Top Tips for Marathon Tapering

After all the months and months of hard, lonely training it’s time to taper! With the Virgin London Marathon just …Read the Rest

Joanna’s Marathon is on Facebook
April 10, 2010

Joanna’s Marathon is on Facebook

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

Marathon Expo – The Best Free Event For Runners!
April 8, 2010

Marathon Expo – The Best Free Event For Runners!

The Virgin London Marathon Expo – 21st -24th April 2010 Whether you’re running in this year’s Virgin London Marathon or …Read the Rest

‘Virtually’ Follow Your London Marathon Runner
April 4, 2010

‘Virtually’ Follow Your London Marathon Runner

Would you like to follow me, or any other runner, on the 25th April at the Virgin London Marathon from …Read the Rest

Meet Jayne
April 3, 2010

Meet Jayne

It can be nice sometimes to get away from Rutland for a bit. Never more so than when I get …Read the Rest

Kilomathon
March 13, 2010

Kilomathon

The day after I had to pull out of the Kilomathon, due to injury, my race number arrived in the …Read the Rest

The Furry Monkey
March 5, 2010

The Furry Monkey

I featured Karen Theobald a short while ago when she was featured by the BBC talking about Macmillan and her …Read the Rest

Cheer-points
February 21, 2010

Cheer-points

Team Macmillan will be in full audible & visual force in London supporting all their runners every step of the …Read the Rest

4 Weeks to Go!
February 12, 2010

4 Weeks to Go!

I opened my email this morning to find a message from those lovely people organising the World’s First Kilomathon … …Read the Rest

It’s my birthday
January 31, 2010

It’s my birthday

Ok, I’ll let you into a secret… it’s my birthday today..shhhhh… don’t tell everyone!  I’m not especially good at turning …Read the Rest

Turn up the heat!
January 14, 2010

Turn up the heat!

Did you know that cancer patients don’t automatically get help from anyone to stay warm during the winter?  No, neither …Read the Rest

Sikhs in the City
January 7, 2010

Sikhs in the City

Just read a fabulous article in Runners World about the remarkable Fauja Singh.  Mr Singh is remarkable for a number …Read the Rest

What’s on your wish list?
December 14, 2009

What’s on your wish list?

Like every sport or hobby, it’s easy to get carried away buying the latest-greatest must-haves and spending more money than …Read the Rest

Chemo Chic
December 8, 2009

Chemo Chic

Sometimes things catch your eye.  I stumbled across ‘Chemo Chic‘ initially as a group on Facebook and then I found …Read the Rest

History of the London Marathon
October 16, 2009

History of the London Marathon

As a fundraising event, there is no race in the world that comes close to the London Marathon! It all …Read the Rest

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