As a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Sports Nutrition Specialist Group (SNG) for several years, I had attended their annual study days whenever possible in the past, and always found them genuinely insightful and practical. So I was particularly...
In the previous blog I recapped the events that led to my selection for England representation in the marathon at Chester…well, that day duly arrived in early October 2024, and it was a special one that taught me loads! Here are six of my takeaways: Unusual build and...
I had the considerable honour in October 2024 of representing England in my age group at the marathon distance. I have to pinch myself that I’m writing that sentence. Although my running has progressed nicely over the past decade, I never imagined I would reach this...
It’s not uncommon to start a ‘running journey’ with the intention of losing weight, and as anyone who has discovered a passion for running will know, it really can be the start of a chain of positive health changes that might include weight management. However, as...
As I write this, we've just taken off from Valencia, on our way back to London Heathrow. Even if it weren't for the pink bracelets on every arm and 'easy run' shoes on every foot, it's unmistakably a plane full of tired, creaky, happy marathon runners. It's time for...
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Tom was selected to represent England for the second time at the 2025 Abingdon Marathon, and finished in first place, with a new PB of 2:29:24.