Darren LastOct 257 min readChicago Marathon 2024 Race Review - My Kind of TownChicago! The Windy City, home of The Bears, The Bulls & deep-dish Pizza. Now, here I am, to take on the Chicago Marathon. This is my review.
Darren LastApr 186 min readManchester Marathon 2024 Race Review - Some Might Say The Best YetSome might say that the Manchester Marathon 2024 was one of the best marathons yet for me. This is my race review on how the day unfolded.
Darren LastJan 3111 min readHow to run a marathonWith more people running marathons I am often asked, how to run a marathon? So here it is, in my humble opinion.......how to run a marathon.
Darren LastOct 17, 20238 min readThunderstruck - Ironman Weymouth 70.3Ironman Weymouth 70.3 was quite literally 'Thunderstruck' by thunderstorms. This is my review of a race hit by the most horrendous weather.
Darren LastMay 9, 20236 min readLondon Marathon 2023 Race Review - Wet Wet WetThe London Marathon is not just 26.2 miles, it is a life changing experience Here is my review of how the 2023 race went for me.
Darren LastOct 6, 20228 min readLondon Marathon 2022 - Three Is The Magic Number - Race ReportThree seconds was all that remained to get below the milestone of sub 3:20 at the 2022 London Marathon. A great day and this is my story.
Darren LastSep 29, 20224 min readLondon Marathon 22 - The Long Hot SummerIts been the 'Long Hot Summer' for London Marathon training but here we are in race week. This is how it's gone.
Darren LastJul 16, 20227 min readIronbourne Middle Distance Triathlon 2022 - Race ReportMid-July, a hot summers day, south coast and a jump off the pier to kick off. My account of the Ironbourne Middle distance Triathlon.
Darren LastApr 13, 202210 min readBrighton Marathon 2022Brighton Marathon 2022. Famous for its stunning seaside, iconic pier and bohemian vibe. This is my account of how the day turned out.
Darren LastOct 8, 202114 min readBrutally Amazing - Ironman BarcelonaDo Ironman Barcelona, they said. Great weather, calm sea, flat/fast bike course & great vibe. Well, at least they were right about the vibe.
Darren LastSep 27, 20214 min readTapering the Maranoia In endurance sports tapering is the last part of your plan where you start to reduce your training.......and then maranoia starts to set in.
Darren LastSep 14, 20218 min readThe Road To Barcelona - Ironman'I had the perfect dream' sang Freddie Mercury in Barcelona, so did I. That was to complete Ironman Barcelona in 2020. This is the story...
Darren LastAug 12, 20214 min readOcean Lake Aquathlon - 11 August 2021I have done many triathlons, but never an aquathon.......until now. This is my account of the Ocean Lake Triathlon Aquathon.
Darren LastJul 26, 20219 min readIronbourne Middle Distance Triathlon - 19 July 2021At the weekend, I undertook the Ironbourne Middle Distance Triathlon in Eastbourne. A 1.9km swim, 90km ride and a 21.1 half marathon run...