Gareth John's Blog

Chasing Pavements (Part 14!)

And rest...! I completed my final training run ahead of this year’s Marathon yesterday, although had to avoid an excitable Jack Russell and low flying swans.

Chasing Pavements (Part 13!)

Mad monkeys, marathon camels... it's a fundraising jungle out there!

Take A Chance On Me!

With another bunch of Apprentice wannabes gracing our screen it is time to stare failure in the face(s).

Chasing Pavements (Part 12!)

What do you get if you cross hop-scotch, Riverdance and Twister? The latest baffling workout from my personal trainer!

Chasing Pavements (Part 11!)

Like most other London Marathon entrants, I spent a hefty chunk of my Easter completing my longest training run... and boy do I feel it today!

Chasing Pavements (Part 10!)

Why is it always the day after a half-marathon that my legs hurt the most?! Still, I completed it... even without the help of a wheelbarrow!

The Irish Rover (or more accurately, 'Fiesta')!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Ireland is a country I've loved ever since I toured in a little Fiesta as a 17-year-old.

Chasing Pavements (Part 9!)

It's crept up on me... the London Marathon is exactly one month away! So it's time to look at how is my training going compared to last year.

Chasing Pavements (Part 8!)

I was skeptical at first, but I'm with Madonna on this one. I'm just loving the Power Plate! A full workout in five minutes... amazing!

It’s Coming Home, it’s Coming Home…!

I rarely talk about footie on my show, but I am a season ticket holder down at Portsmouth. And this weekend they've made a bit of history! And I'm going to Wem-ber-ley!

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