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When I crossed the finish line of the London Marathon back in April, I genuinely thought I’d be taking things a little easier for a while. Instead, I’ve somehow signed myself up for an even bigger challenge. This autumn, I’m aiming to complete two marathons in just three weeks. It’s a goal that’s going to … Read more
When I crossed the finish line of the London Marathon in April 2026, I honestly thought that was the end of the journey. After months of training, fundraising, injuries, early mornings and plenty of self-doubt, I’d achieved something I never thought possible. I was a London Marathon finisher. A year later, I’m incredibly grateful to … Read more
Week 11 of London Marathon 2026 training was a big one. Not because everything went perfectly, but because it felt properly marathon-shaped. It started with my longest run of this training block so far: a planned 90-minute run that turned into 12.2 km, nearly 1 hour 30 minutes on my feet, and somehow my second … Read more
This week’s training summary is short. Not because I’m being mysterious or minimalist, but because I quite literally only managed one run. And you know what? That run has opinions. After last week’s reminder that rest days (and sick days) still count, this week was all about gently re-introducing my legs to the idea that … Read more
This week didn’t quite go to plan. After last week’s high of hitting the 10K milestone, a huge confidence boost and proof that all the training is paying off, I was buzzing to keep the momentum going. Then, out of nowhere, a cold crept in and knocked me flat. One day I was running double-digit … Read more
This week didn’t start quite as planned, I missed my Monday run. Work, life, and general fatigue got in the way, but rather than stress about it, I decided to just reset and focus on the next run. Sometimes, that’s all you can do. Training for the 2026 London Marathon was never meant to be … Read more
This week marked another solid block in my 10K training plan, and it’s definitely starting to feel like proper training now. The runs are longer, the sessions are tougher, and I’ve even managed to throw in a gym and swim session for good measure. The plan for Week 7: a mix of interval work, steady … Read more
Week 6 marked the start of my 10K training plan, the next chapter after graduating (a little early) from Couch to 5K. And wow, it already feels like a proper step up. Gone are the short bursts with walking breaks; now it’s about longer runs, steady endurance, and even something completely new to me: tempo … Read more
Week 5 is the one people warn you about. Up until now, the Couch to 5K app has been predictable: run a bit, walk a bit, repeat. Then suddenly Week 5 arrives and the structure changes every single day. And just when you think you’ve got the hang of it, it hits you with the … Read more
If Week 3 felt like testing the waters, Week 4 was the moment I realised: this is actually happening. The intervals are longer, the recovery is shorter, and for the first time I’m stringing together proper runs rather than short bursts. Four weeks ago, the idea of running for even 90 seconds felt like a … Read more