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A while ago you might remember me dropping the hint that I was considering entering the 2007 Tokyo Marathon. Well enter it I did, and in mid November I heard that I was one of the lucky 30,000 enough to get a place - most of the other people I knew were part of the less fortunate group numbering around 70,000....

So after a long period of no running I once more ventured into a 'fun run' race. It was the first annual FIT (Finacial Institutions in Tokyo) for Charity event and was actually 3 events in one. You had...

Tokyo is a very gadget rich environment, but most of them seem to have a useful purpose. For example when running in the park at night (it's far too hot during the day), although fairly well lit there are...

I managed to finish the 25th Anniversary 2005 Flora London Marathon, dressed in a baby costume, in 3:57:44. Highly frustrating as I was mere minutes off my best of 3:54:56. However, since my training hadn't really gone as well...

So after four months of training, several minor injuries, some physiotherapy and plenty of running, the 2005 (25th Aniversary) Flora London Marathon has finally arrived. I am looking forward to the big day knowing what a buzz it is...

There are only 24 days now until the London Marathon so I'm understandably getting a little nervous. The training has gone completely differently for this, my third, marathon and I don't feel anywhere near as prepared. I've been plagued...

training log and sponsorship

every marathon begins with a step

10k now, marathon to come

This weekend was the Berlin Marathon and although I wasn't running or skating I was still there to cheer on those who were. There were....

building the base

a slight detour on the road to recovery

Road to recovery.

Muscles, stretches and ultrasound treatment.

This year's 3.5 mile race was not in my destiny.

the irony of pinning up a training schedule.

Runs from Limehouse to Little Venice, but our route took us as far as Angel.

fast and slow laps, but no hills.

Running and tourists don't mix incredibly well.

Sign up, and run along.

Pushing past pain to find your rythmn

...running around like a?