The 2026 London Marathon is definitely a race to remember it may not have gone to plan but it might be one of the most important races I’ve ever run.

In this episode, I break down my full experience at the London Marathon — coming in with a 2:51 goal and finishing in 3:43 after dealing with heat exhaustion mid-race.

I talk through the training block, how the race unfolded, when things started to go wrong, and what it felt like to go from racing to simply trying to finish.

This is an honest reflection on adapting through tough conditions resetting mentally and pushing through even if something isn’t going your way because sometimes the races don’t go to plan other ones that teach you the most.

With 4 weeks to go until the 2026 London Marathon, this episode is a real-time check-in on training, mindset, and performance.

I reflect on how this block has gone, how I’m feeling heading into race day, and the progress I’ve made along the way — including recent PBs in the 5K (18:08), 10K (38:48), and a 1:25:54 half marathon at Hackney Legacy.

I also break down what those times mean for my marathon fitness and share my race predictions going into London.

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How Do You Actually Follow Through on Your New Year Goals?

New year, big goals… but how do you make them stick?

In this episode of The Culture Lap Podcast, I break down why most New Year goals fall apart—and what to do differently if you want 2025 to actually feel different.

We’re talking:

Why goals fail (and it’s not because you’re lazy)

How to set simple, realistic goals that build momentum

The power of systems over motivation

Habit stacking, environment design, and accountability

The 2-Minute Rule that keeps you consistent when motivation dies

How identity, culture, and community shape discipline—especially for runners

Whether you’re chasing a PR, trying to build discipline, or recovering from goals that only lasted 11 days last year… this episode gives you practical tools you can use immediately.