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Nestled at the foot of iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town has long been a city of breathtaking vistas and resilient spirit. For runners, it has become synonymous with one of Africa's premier endurance challenges: the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. This 42.2-kilometer race,...

Every April, while most sensible Londoners are still nursing hangovers from the previous weekend or pretending to enjoy a flat white in the rain, 50,000 people willingly line up in Blackheath and Greenwich to run the equivalent distance of London to Brighton. On foot....

So you've secured your golden ticket to the 2026 TCS London Marathon. The initial euphoria has faded, replaced by the sobering reality that you're about to take on one of the world's most iconic races. Having guided dozens of runners through this exact journey, I can...

You've made the decision. The 2026 Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is on your calendar. You know about the start on the Champs-Élysées and the finish on Avenue Foch. But between that glorious beginning and end lies a course that demands more than just fitness—it...

Let me confess something: my first London Marathon ended with me hobbling past Buckingham Palace wondering why anyone would voluntarily do this. Then I signed up again. And again. There's a magnetic pull to this particular 42.2 kilometres that transcends the iconic...

There's a special energy that fills New York City each spring when runners from around the world gather to take on the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. As one of the world's most iconic urban races, it offers a unique 21.1-kilometre tour through the city's most...

As dawn breaks over the Champs-Élysées each April, a special kind of magic descends upon the French capital. The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris represents more than just a race, it's a moving celebration of human spirit against one of the world's most...

Every spring, the streets of England's capital transform into a river of runners for one of the world's most celebrated athletic events: the TCS London Marathon. As someone who has experienced both the pouring rain and glorious sunshine of this incredible race, I can...

Running the Shanghai Marathon: Every November, over 38,000 runners flood Shanghai's waterfront for one of the continent's most exhilarating races. The Shanghai Marathon lives up to its IAAF Gold Label status with its perfect blend of urban energy and professional...