2022 preview
I write this blog post already four weeks into what is going to be another busy but rewarding year, with both the birth of my first child and a house move due in the Spring! Despite these exciting life changes,… Read More »2022 preview
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My coaching journey
Ever since I took my frist steps into running back in August 2012, I have always had an appreciation for the time and effort that coaches and volunteers provide to the sport. It was this appreciation which led me to… Read More »My coaching journey
My progression from DJ to runner and how music is the fuel for life
You may recently have seen that my story featured on the Aftershokz UK website blog page, which you can access here. However, the article which I wrote was edited and so I would like to share with you the original,… Read More »My progression from DJ to runner and how music is the fuel for life
Cork City marathon training – week 5
Week 5 of my training for the Cork City marathon saw me recovering from the Lydd 20 mile road race which I had completed on the Sunday of week 4. My running mileage was limited, partly due to the pain… Read More »Cork City marathon training – week 5
Cork City marathon training – week 4
Week 4 of my training for the Cork City marathon involved a lot more easy/steady running. My session on Monday was more of a sustained half marathon pace for the intervals, whilst the Thursday evening run was to register my… Read More »Cork City marathon training – week 4
Cork City marathon training – week 3
Week 3 of my training for the Cork City marathon saw me recovering from the National Cross Country race at the weekend with an easy run on the Monday morning. I then chose to bring my planned 15 mile long… Read More »Cork City marathon training – week 3
Cork City marathon training – week 1
Monday 10th February saw me start my 16-week marathon training plan with my goal race being the Cork City marathon on Sunday 31st May 2020. I had already written a plan just before Christmas which would see me running on… Read More »Cork City marathon training – week 1
The Running Man blog (2013)
Whilst searching for running images of myself on the Internet this morning, I had the pleasure of coming across some blog posts which I wrote in my old DJ’ing blog on “Blogger” back in 2013! I used this blog to… Read More »The Running Man blog (2013)
A reflection on 2019
Well, what a year! It certainly didn’t end the way that I would ever have imagined, but I am very happy in my life right now. It turns out that my one and only blog post of 2019 was a… Read More »A reflection on 2019
London Vitality 10k, Monday 28th May 2018 – race report
On Monday 28th May 2018 Joe led a group of RTW runners (and supporters) up to London for the Vitality 10k race for the 11th edition of this hugely popular event. Preparations for the trip started way back in November… Read More »London Vitality 10k, Monday 28th May 2018 – race report