Author

Ozan

I am <strong>Ozan</strong>, a London-focused running writer and marathon enthusiast with a passion for helping people discover the city's best races, running routes, walking trails, and fitness events. I research and write practical, up-to-date guides covering marathons, race preparation, training tips, running gear, and everything related to staying active in London. My goal is to create reliable, easy-to-follow content that helps runners and walkers of all experience levels explore London with confidence, whether they're preparing for their first 5K or their next marathon.

467 articles

Blog

Dial In Gel Variety Without GI Panic

Nail your marathon gel variety, rotate flavors without risk sounds straightforward, but the dangerous part is usually the “risk” people introduce themselves: changing too much at...

Ozan10 min read
Blog

Plan Aid Stations for Spacing and Timing

Aid stations are where races are won, and guessing is how you lose time and calories. This article answers how to plan your aid-station strategy for...

Ozan11 min read
Blog

Are London Hydration Mistakes Costing You?

Hydration timing is where London runners lose the race, not willpower. The common mistake is treating fluids like a simple choice between “sip less” or “sip...

Ozan8 min read
Blog

Leg Cramps in Training, Fix Them Today

Leg cramps during workouts are not random, and you can usually prevent them within one session. You are probably asking why your legs cramp in training,...

Ozan10 min read
Blog

Beat Tired But Wired on Race Morning

Feeling “tired but wired” on race morning is not a character flaw, it is a timing problem. Your body is following the wrong cues, so you...

Ozan10 min read
Blog

London Marathon Carbs Should Feel Easy

The most overrated marathon advice is that more carbs always equals better performance. The truth is that your London Marathon carb choices should be governed by...

Ozan10 min read