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My First 24-Hour Ultra Marathon | Supporting Gabe at HARP24

My First 24-Hour Ultra Marathon | Supporting Gabe at HARP24

I take you behind the scenes of my very first 24-hour endurance event at HARP24. I wasn’t there to race for a podium. I was there to support my good friend, Gabriel Flores, as he took on an incredible... ...more

Running

June 29, 20262 min read

The David Irving Memorial Marathon in aid of MND 2026

The David Irving Memorial Marathon in aid of MND 2026

This post captures my experience at The David Irving Memorial Race in aid of MND, starting in Kirkstall, Leeds and following the Leeds to Liverpool canal towpath on a glorious sunny morning ...more

Running

May 16, 20262 min read

Milton Keynes Marathon 2026

Milton Keynes Marathon 2026

What a day at the Milton Keynes Marathon! This was my 10th marathon and my second time taking on MK ...more

Running

May 04, 20261 min read

Rocket 5K at MK Marathon Weekend 2026

Rocket 5K at MK Marathon Weekend 2026

The Rocket 5K took us from the centre of Milton Keynes right through to Stadium MK, and the atmosphere was building from the very first moment. With a Star Wars theme in full swing, it was light side ... ...more

Running

May 04, 20261 min read

See York Run York Farewell Challenge

See York Run York Farewell Challenge

Today was a very special one at the See York Run York Farewell Challenge on the Knavesmire. This was the final SYRY event, and what a way to celebrate everything Sandra, the team, and this brilliant r... ...more

Running

April 18, 20262 min read

Spring Time Canal Canter 2026 | My First Ultramarathon

Spring Time Canal Canter 2026 | My First Ultramarathon

Two years ago, I started running as a one-off favour to help my wife Sarah prepare for the York 10k. Now, at 50, I’ve completed my first ultramarathon. ...more

Running

March 17, 20261 min read

Martin Sharp Featured in The York Press | Discussing The Build Up To His First Ultra Marathon

Martin Sharp Featured in The York Press | Discussing The Build Up To His First Ultra Marathon

Martin Sharp Featured in The York Press | Discussing The Build Up To His First Ultra Marathon ...more

Fitness ,Press & Media

March 13, 20263 min read

York Marathon Day Social Run 2026

York Marathon Day Social Run 2026

A cold grey day in York. Bursts of rain. Strong gusts of wind. And a group of runners who turned up anyway. Today’s Marathon Day Social Run with See York Run York was about more than distance. It was ... ...more

Running

February 26, 20261 min read

My First 24-Hour Ultra Marathon | Supporting Gabe at HARP24

My First 24-Hour Ultra Marathon | Supporting Gabe at HARP24

I take you behind the scenes of my very first 24-hour endurance event at HARP24. I wasn’t there to race for a podium. I was there to support my good friend, Gabriel Flores, as he took on an incredible... ...more

Running

June 29, 20262 min read

The David Irving Memorial Marathon in aid of MND 2026

The David Irving Memorial Marathon in aid of MND 2026

This post captures my experience at The David Irving Memorial Race in aid of MND, starting in Kirkstall, Leeds and following the Leeds to Liverpool canal towpath on a glorious sunny morning ...more

Running

May 16, 20262 min read

Milton Keynes Marathon 2026

Milton Keynes Marathon 2026

What a day at the Milton Keynes Marathon! This was my 10th marathon and my second time taking on MK ...more

Running

May 04, 20261 min read

Rocket 5K at MK Marathon Weekend 2026

Rocket 5K at MK Marathon Weekend 2026

The Rocket 5K took us from the centre of Milton Keynes right through to Stadium MK, and the atmosphere was building from the very first moment. With a Star Wars theme in full swing, it was light side ... ...more

Running

May 04, 20261 min read

See York Run York Farewell Challenge

See York Run York Farewell Challenge

Today was a very special one at the See York Run York Farewell Challenge on the Knavesmire. This was the final SYRY event, and what a way to celebrate everything Sandra, the team, and this brilliant r... ...more

Running

April 18, 20262 min read

Spring Time Canal Canter 2026 | My First Ultramarathon

Spring Time Canal Canter 2026 | My First Ultramarathon

Two years ago, I started running as a one-off favour to help my wife Sarah prepare for the York 10k. Now, at 50, I’ve completed my first ultramarathon. ...more

Running

March 17, 20261 min read

Martin Sharp Featured in The York Press | Discussing The Build Up To His First Ultra Marathon

Martin Sharp Featured in The York Press | Discussing The Build Up To His First Ultra Marathon

Martin Sharp Featured in The York Press | Discussing The Build Up To His First Ultra Marathon ...more

Fitness ,Press & Media

March 13, 20263 min read

York Marathon Day Social Run 2026

York Marathon Day Social Run 2026

A cold grey day in York. Bursts of rain. Strong gusts of wind. And a group of runners who turned up anyway. Today’s Marathon Day Social Run with See York Run York was about more than distance. It was ... ...more

Running

February 26, 20261 min read

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