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TheMidLifeMarathoner is dedicated to all the ordinary folk out running. The blog covers the highs & lows of my marathon training + useful information and tips.

UK
Joined December 2014
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First marathon done! Yesterday Stephen (younger brother) and I finished the Thames Meander Marathon in 5.30hrs.... fb.me/3vFDQe41u
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Completed the Bath Half yesterday - or the Bathalf as its known locally! Really enjoyed it. Great day out. First... fb.me/1W0IsyAyZ
Hiya. Apparently breathing is important when you are running(!). Are there any good techniques other than breathe in breathe out!?
Marathon Training Plan Week 17. 26.2 Miles. Not Exactly Grease Lightning – But I Did IT! wp.me/p5dSx6-az fb.me/3QzfmiCen
Congratulations to my younger brother Stephen and Charlie 'F1' Wiser for completing the Thames Trot Ultra - 80km... fb.me/3gTq6HWpv
injury is a nightmare for many runners particularly those like me who are just starting out. I have compiled a... fb.me/1KRUSu8WE
Everywhere I look people are getting out and running. Is running more popular now or do I need to open my eyes... fb.me/77ppWIobg
#UKrunchat 60% of runners get injured. Check out my blog bit.ly/1AjrS6z @TheRunningBug to help you reduce the risk. Enjoy.
Big hand to @TheRunningBug for publishing my blog bit.ly/1AjrS6z. Had a great response so far. Really chuffed. SO THANKS!
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Endorphins are well known for giving a 'running high' is this followed by a 'running low'? Just interested in what people think?
A massive thank you to Dave, Kate, Daisy, Mila and Suki Blackwell for sponsoring me for London 2015!! Great... fb.me/6UNtj3XKQ
#runhappy the @TheRunningBug are posting my blog pages. yay! bit.ly/1AjrS6z share the love.
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I am really chuffed because 'The Running Bug' will be publishing my blog on their site!!... fb.me/1Ai2FND7L
Time does seem to be the way success is measured in running. Is it the fairest though? fb.me/75p4f5xtM
#tcsnycmarathon. Was told I could never run again. To hell with that. Just done 26.2 training run. My story bit.ly/1wtjb1H
#BostonMarathon. Was told I could never run again. To hell with that. Just done 26.2 training run. My story bit.ly/1wtjb1H
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Told I would never run again. Just completed 26 mile training run. Read my story incl. lots of guidance and tips. bit.ly/1wtjb1H