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Manchester Marathon 2026: 3:43:54

Four days after Manchester, still sore and still sorting out what happened. A 27-minute PB over last year, a back cramp at 39km, and what I think the injury actually cost me.

23 Apr 2026|5min

Training TipsRunning Journey

34km: My Longest Ever Training Run

Three weeks before the Manchester Marathon, the longest run of the training block. 34 kilometres along the canal with my girlfriend joining for the last 12km.

31 Mar 2026|5min

Training TipsRunning Journey

Manchester Marathon 2026: Training Through Injury and Aiming for Sub 3:45

Three weeks out from the Manchester Marathon and my preparation has not gone to plan. A foot injury, a skiing holiday, and adjusted expectations. Here's where I'm heading into race day.

28 Mar 2026|6min

Running Journey

From Hartlepool to Manchester: My Running Journey

How a lad from Hartlepool who could barely run 5K ended up running a marathon on one day's notice, and why this site exists.

20 Mar 2026|6min

Training TipsInjury & Recovery

How to Keep Training When You Are Injured

A foot injury during marathon training forced me to rethink my approach. Here is what I learned about managing an injury without losing all your fitness.

10 Mar 2026|5min

Training Tips

How I Went From 50 Minutes to 41:15 in the 10K

From a 50-minute 10K in 2017 to running 41:15 at the Hale 10K in 2026. The training changes, the gaps, and what actually worked.

01 Mar 2026|7min

Race Recap

Hale 10K 2026: A PB I Was Not Expecting

With a foot injury disrupting my training, I went into the Hale 10K with no time target. Came out with a 41:15 PB. Sometimes the best races happen when you stop trying to control the outcome.

20 Feb 2026|4min

Running JourneyTraining Tips

Running and Engineering: Why They Are the Same Thing

As a Full Stack Engineer who runs, I have noticed that the skills that make you good at debugging code are the same ones that make you good at training. Here is why.

10 Feb 2026|5min

Gear Review

My Running Gear Setup for 2026: What I Actually Use

An honest look at the running gear I use every day, from shoes and watch to the small things that make a big difference in Manchester weather.

15 Jan 2026|5min