the same celebratory atmosphere as marathons so they’re fun events to be part of. There’s not so much riding on just one or two races a year. I love the marathon and I’m determined to improve my current PB but it’s such an unpredictable event. You have
A cursory glance around Hugh Brasher’s office at the London Marathon HQ is enough to reassure you that his father’s legacy is in safe hands. A stack of medals from various races hang from a coat hanger in the corner of the room, telling you Hugh
goal on the horizon to inspire me to get out there. All my training for London had been focused on that date, it didn’t occur to me to roll it over to a different race. I just hung up my trainers.Years went by and suddenly 2012 was approaching. I
, and it is just unworkable because either because she’s too slow, or she wants to stop to take a breather! Plus I like to listen to music and she likes to talk.Have you got any more races planned in future?My job makes it pretty difficult at the moment
Why did you embark on the challenge?I’d followed the trail for years and always wanted to go to New Zealand so when the trail was opening that was it, I had to do it, no question. I was so motivated, totally wanted it and was totally excited
