Hi Natalie, it’s good to hear some positive feedback about the National Running Show. I’ve already got free tickets for next year so hopefully there will be a few more brands. I think my issue is that I’ve been running for such a long time I’ve already met people like Paula Radcliffe and Jo Pavey

Thanks Maria, the move went really well, I think I definitely made the right decision. I *think* my cough has virtually cleared-up; I’m planning on seeing what happens during a run tomorrow. Although I’ve already got free tickets for next year, unless the Running Show attracts more brands, I’m not going to travel to the NEC next year. Hopefully it will improve each year.

I’ve seen quite a few negative reviews; mainly about the cost of parking, lack of big brands and layout of the show. The thought of a giant expo doesn’t really tempt me, I escaped the London Marathon Expo as quickly as I could last time. I’m feeling a bit better thanks, I’m reasonably confident I’ll be able to run at some point this week. I hope you’re back running soon x

Thanks D. I’ve packed all my junk; now it’s just a matter of dragging my case 500m down the road. Once two people moved into the room next to me it was game over, I had to move somewhere better. I’m no longer aiming for a PR, just to get round the half marathon in one piece and to enjoy some of the more scenic parts of London.