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TCS Sydney Marathon 2025: Race Report

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The TCS Sydney Marathon 2025 was always going to be a management exercise. Tendonitis near the calf, a multi-week eczema flare, three weeks of international travel — by the time race week arrived, the question wasn’t whether to PR but whether the body would hold together for 42km. It did. This is how that happened, and what running the inaugural World Marathon Major actually looked like from inside a broken build.

Tokyo Marathon 2024: Complete Race Review

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Some races pull you in quietly, like a whisper. Tokyo is the opposite. It grabs your attention with neon lights, orderly chaos, and the promise of one of the smoothest marathon experiences on the planet.

Highlights and Review of Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2022

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

As Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon announced a new finish line for their 2023 edition, I take this opportunity to reflect on the 2022 edition and share my feedback on the great race.

From Start to Finish: An Insider's Look at the 2023 Seoul Marathon

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Last month, I had the chance to finally participate in the Seoul International Marathon 2023. This was a great follow-up to my Singapore Marathon experience. Today, I’ll share insights on my training, the race, and my results, but also a detailed review and feedback on the race organization. Let’s dive in.