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.

466 articles

Blog

Why Long-Run Hazards in London, Plan Ahead

London does not punish preparation, it rewards it. Too many people wait for a disruption to make plans, and then they blame “bad luck” when services...

Ozan11 min read
Blog

Train Groups and Keep Effort Control

Group training reliably boosts effort, but it also tempts you to lose the plan. When you let momentum run the session, athletes push too hard, rest...

Ozan9 min read
Blog

Stop Inner-Thigh Chafing in Hot London

Chafing is preventable, not inevitable, even when London turns into a heatbox for runners. If your inner thighs are getting rubbed raw in hot, humid races,...

Ozan10 min read
Blog

Run With Pacing by Landmarks

Pacing by landmarks is the simplest way to stop “feeling fast” from turning into burnout. Most runners don’t misjudge their fitness, they misread the course, letting...

Ozan10 min read