"London Marathon 2025: Getting in Shape Again for the Ultimate Running Challenge!"

Day 3 of my London Marathon 2025 training, and my body is already hinting—with all the subtlety of a hippo attempting ballet—that a rest day might be a good idea. It’s surprising how quickly those aches and twinges make themselves known, even at this early stage. It’s a good reminder that rest is just as crucial as the miles you’re clocking, especially when you’re gradually increasing the demands on your body. After all, you wouldn’t expect a vintage car to perform at its best without regular tune-ups, would you? And now, some rather exciting news: my place in the London Marathon 2025 is officially confirmed! While the public ballot didn’t favor me this year, I’m fortunate to work at a school that receives a guaranteed entry. This is thanks to the hard work of our staff and students, who volunteer their time on race day at the event’s bag drop. They’ll be responsible for ensuring thousands of runners’ belongings are safely stored and retrieved—a task that likely requires the organisati...

Day 2 of my London Marathon 2025 training, and it already feels like I'm building a bridge between my past running experiences and the ambitious goals I've set for myself this year. Today's run was a short but significant one – a 3-mile loop starting from home that took me along a section of the Swale Way. This path is an interesting juxtaposition of nature and industry. As I ran across the bridge towards Kemsley, with the wind whipping at my face, I paused to capture the moment. The selfie, with my tired looking face and slightly numb fingers, might not be the most picturesque , showing the meeting point of the Swale and the industrial landscape of the Eurolink Industrial Estate and the Kemsley Paper Mill. But it's a powerful reminder of the journey itself – the grit, the determination, and the less-than-glamorous moments that make up the bigger picture. This run, like the photo, reflects the ethos of my training approach this time around: steady, consistent progress. ...

Hello and welcome to my London Marathon 2025 training blog! I can't believe it's already time to start thinking about the iconic 26.2 miles again, but here we are! On Sunday 27th April 2025 , I'll be joining thousands of other runners in Greenwich, ready to take on the challenge of the London Marathon. This will be my third time running London. I completed it in 2019 and again in 2023, documenting the latter journey on this very blog. I like to write about it as sharing my experiences helps provide me with the motivation to get out there and follow my training program every day. This time around, I'm aiming to draw on those past experiences, push myself further, and hopefully smash a new personal best! Reflecting on Past Experiences One thing I learned from my previous marathons, especially the 2023 one, is the importance of consistency and pacing myself. Just like in 2023, I'll be posting regular updates on this blog. This will help hold me accountable and hopeful...