As an Edinburgh running coach and athlete, I just love the summer in my home city. The long days, where it is light when I awake at 7am, and it is still light at 10pm, giving ample opportunity for outdoor living. Running the 7 Hills of Edinburgh A few days before the...
The Mystique of the Marathon The marathon. A distance many runners aspire to. Some run one marathon and never intend to repeat such a feat. Others become multiple marathoners, and some take it further and become a member of what’s known as the ‘100 Marathon Club’....
What is it? The final period of the marathon training block when athletes reduce their training so they are fully rested and in optimal shape for racing. The recommended duration is three weeks. An ideal time to highlight this as the London Marathon approaches! The...
Yikes! Christmas is upon us. Athletes are already in training for the London Marathon, or perhaps it's Manchester or Brighton. Or thinking further ahead to my own city's events at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival late May. There is no need to feel guilty about...
Once marathon and half marathon season is over, as a coach, I encourage my athletes to rest and reset. This an opportunity to consider their goals for the next calendar year. Many like to run cross country races. These are an excellent opportunity to improve stamina,...
Welcome to my new venture and website! It has been a long standing dream to create my own athletic coaching business. Therefore, I decided at the end of 2024 to take an early retirement and embark on this exciting new chapter in my life. Running Aspirations It struck...
