I started coaching kids when I was a junior myself, just I was coaching tennis back then instead of running. I loved the playfulness, honesty, and joy they brought to sessions. 

In February 2024 Junior Run Club launched following a parents request to coach her daughter. I was excited, as was the kid. And I promised I would help look for others her age to run with. 

Fast forward to just over a year later and we now host 6x Junior Run Club sessions a week. 

The Marathon hype is high. Of course is it, we have just seen an array of marathons unfold over the last few weekends globally. And ballots for next season open up.

I am perhaps biased, but I do love marathon training. It takes commitment and discipline. It also takes some patience, as you need to allow your body to gradually take the load of running as the weeks tick by towards race day. Many people love marathons and marathon training blocks for the routine they bring to their lives. 

Travelling for a race is extremely exciting; it’s certainly different to racing locally. But it also means you might need to be a little bit more organised. Here are my top 10 tips for your racing travels: