LONDON RUNNING BLOGS

Not only does London have oodles of great running routes, it also has oodles of great runners who write about their experiences running those great running routes. We think they're awesome and that you should totally check them out! 

Plus, be sure to read the latest Runner's Guide to London blog. 
A PRETTY PLACE TO PLAY (Bethan Taylor)
All about living with a positive outlook, running your socks off and getting everything you can out of life. I used to think I 'couldn't' now I know I 'can'. 
HEIGHTS OF MADNESS (Jonny Muir)
English teacher, writer and adventure author whose books include Heights of Madness, Isles at the Edge of the Sea and The UK's County Tops. He has been a runner for 20 years and is a member of the Bob Graham Club. @MuirJonny
A RUNNER'S GUIDE (Hayden Shearman)
Author of the Runner's Guide to London, Hayden shares coaching tips, race reviews and his running adventures from all corners of the globe.
JULIA BLEASDALE (Julia Bleasdale)
Two-time top-eight finisher in the London Olympics (5000,m and 10,000m), Londoner, speedy woman, and great blogger. 
SCOTT OVERALL (Scott Overall)
Olympian, 2:10-marathoner, raised in Twickenham, lives in Sutton, chasing the perfect marathon and sharing his training to get there on his blog. 
ECLECTIC CAKE (Jen Slater)
From trail running to flying trapeze and anything in between, Eclectic Cake is a fitness blog about not keeping still and trying anything at least once. A champion of try-athletes, the aim is to encourage people to get moving and prove there's an activity out there for everyone.
LUCY LUNGES (Lucy Edwards)
Always up for a challenge, Lucy is based in Havering on the outskirts of London. Sharing running tips, reviews and logging my training towards my next big race.
LIFE.LAURA.LONDON (Laura Stewart)
Originally from Canada, Laura likes running and loves eating—clearly trying to maintain some sort of balance while living in London. She also confesses to really loving pies.
JOGRAPHIES (Simon Cook) 
This brilliantly titled blog asks the 'why we run?' and 'how we run?' questions—geographical perspectives on running. Simon is both a runner and a geographer, and can be found on Twitter at @SimonIanCook.
HELSBELS (Helen Tamblyn)
Helen is a running blogger based in Greater London. She says, "Being a size 14 and recovering from a traumatic birth, I'm not your stereotypical runner, but I'm proving that anyone can do it with mind over matter." Helen is currently training for her second and third marathons … only 2 weeks apart!
SEB COE 2015 (Lord Sebastian Coe)
Seb doesn't need much introduction but, to fill you in, he organised the 2012 London Olympics, was a politician, ran some incredibly quick miles and half miles, and, most importantly, ran for Haringey Harriers. In 2015 he is standing for president for the IAAF and you can follow his ideas about the promotion of athletics on this blog. 
REAL GIRL RUNS
@CC_Coles shares her journey of balancing exercise around a busy life living and working in London. "I love to exercise … most of the time!"
MIND OVER MATTER
Juggling it all - parenting, working, blogging, running, Crossfit, bouldering and a bit of actual juggling. The balls fall all the time, one or many, but they can always be picked up and the juggling continues. 
MO FARAH
The home of London's very own long distance running legend in the making. Keep up to date with news, videos, training photos and all things Mo. 
4:20 TO 2:40 MUSINGS OF A RUNNING GEEK (Stuart Farmer) 
More keen than fast, Stuart is a runner who likes to over-analyse almost all aspects of his training and racing. His blog is where he chooses to keep all of these thoughts and resources.
POWDERACH RUNNING (Rachel Newstead)
Rachel started her blog to hold herself to an ultra run around the Isle of Wight last year, and has kept writing after the race. She loves finding new trails and getting muddy—both things you can do not far out of the city!
CARYS MATTHEWS
Freelance journalist, specialising in travel and outdoor fitness. She runs a lot (ultras and marathons) and when not galavanting around the globe is exploring the trails of her home Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common. 

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