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Chicago Marathon 2024 Race Review - My Kind of Town
Chicago! 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 Last
Oct 25, 20247 min read
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Manchester Marathon 2024 Race Review - Some Might Say The Best Yet
Some 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 Last
Apr 18, 20246 min read
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How to run a marathon
With 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 Last
Jan 31, 202411 min read
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Thunderstruck - Ironman Weymouth 70.3
Ironman Weymouth 70.3 was quite literally 'Thunderstruck' by thunderstorms.
This is my review of a race hit by the most horrendous weather.
Darren Last
Oct 17, 20238 min read
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London Marathon 2023 Race Review - Wet Wet Wet
The 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 Last
May 9, 20236 min read
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London Marathon 2022 - Three Is The Magic Number - Race Report
Three 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 Last
Oct 6, 20228 min read
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London Marathon 22 - The Long Hot Summer
Its been the 'Long Hot Summer' for London Marathon training but here we are in race week. This is how it's gone.
Darren Last
Sep 29, 20224 min read
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Ironbourne Middle Distance Triathlon 2022 - Race Report
Mid-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 Last
Jul 16, 20227 min read
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Brighton Marathon 2022
Brighton Marathon 2022. Famous for its stunning seaside, iconic pier and bohemian vibe. This is my account of how the day turned out.
Darren Last
Apr 13, 202210 min read
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Brutally Amazing - Ironman Barcelona
Do Ironman Barcelona, they said. Great weather, calm sea, flat/fast bike course & great vibe. Well, at least they were right about the vibe.
Darren Last
Oct 8, 202114 min read
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Tapering 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 Last
Sep 27, 20214 min read
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The 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 Last
Sep 14, 20218 min read
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Ocean Lake Aquathlon - 11 August 2021
I have done many triathlons, but never an aquathon.......until now. This is my account of the Ocean Lake Triathlon Aquathon.
Darren Last
Aug 12, 20214 min read
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Ironbourne Middle Distance Triathlon - 19 July 2021
At the weekend, I undertook the Ironbourne Middle Distance Triathlon in Eastbourne. A 1.9km swim, 90km ride and a 21.1 half marathon run...
Darren Last
Jul 26, 20219 min read
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