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The Motivated to Run Blog
Honest running advice, marathon training, gear reviews and motivation from someone who's learned a lot through thousands of miles.


Deferring London: The Decision That Broke My Heart
I managed to get to 9 miles… but it still wasn’t enough. I said in my last blog that I’d been injured, and that I had until the end of January to decide whether I would defer London or go ahead. Well, the end of January came, and I was still stuck. I was struggling… Continue Reading →
MotivatedtoRun
Feb 143 min read


When Running Isn’t a Given………
It’s funny, isn’t it, how as runners we so often take running for granted. The simple act of lacing up our trainers and heading out the door — whether that’s for a 5k parkrun or a long run in marathon training — can feel like a given. I know I certainly have. Over the past… Continue Reading →
MotivatedtoRun
Jan 242 min read


Why I’m Running London Again – And Why This One Feels Different
Earlier this year, I applied for a charity place with Cardiomyopathy UK to run the 2026 London Marathon. I’ve run London before, back in 2022, for a different charity — and anyone who’s been there will know the atmosphere is like nothing else. It stays with you long after you cross the finish line. This… Continue Reading →
MotivatedtoRun
Jan 13 min read
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