Stories by Xmiles

PRE  Well, during training, day to day I predominantly ate a carbohydrate diet, however I don't deprive myself of anything in particular. I am a big fan of oats and pasta with my treat of choice being dark chocolate! Following...

Having been cycling focused for much of the last few years with a dabble into triathlon at varying distances, I fancied a different kind of challenge for 2016 (and my 40th year) of a multi stage running event, less focused...

TRAINING I started my training for the 2015 London Marathon in late November 2014. I was training with club mate, Spencer Mogridge and with both of us targeting 'Sub 3' we had decided to team up on our training when and where possible. This...

Since I started to take running seriously, back in January 2015, I have made huge changes to the way I train and what I eat - 'little and often' is the key. One of the big changes has come from joining Westbourne RC....

For 2016, I'm building up for another London marathon, then over the summer I want to focus on 5k & 10k races. PRE-RACE For my past few marathons, even when staying in a hotel, I always take my own cereal – usually Weetabix...