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Josh Maddocks
Runs.
Exploring running clubs, races and the people behind our local running community, while sharing my journey towards the 2027 London Marathon. Follow my Facebook page for the latest videos, interviews and updates.
The story so far
My running journey
I'm Josh, a recreational runner from King's Lynn in Norfolk. I love the challenge of running, the people I meet and the opportunities it creates to get involved in my community.
My first official race was the Milton Keynes Half Marathon in March 2011. After that, I spent years away from organised racing before returning at GEAR in 2024.
Along the way I've lost more than five stone, built up my confidence, and discovered that running can be about far more than finishing times.
These days I run, volunteer, make videos and visit local running clubs to meet the people who make running accessible. I'm especially interested in the clubs and communities around King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
Through my videos and club visits, I share the atmosphere, the people and the stories behind local running, and hope to encourage others to get involved.
I'm registered with England Athletics and belong to Ryston Runners and Milton Keynes Redway Runners.
2011First official race
2024Return to racing
5+ stoneWeight lost
2027London Marathon
People, places and miles
Discovering the local running community
One of my projects is to visit running clubs across King's Lynn and the surrounding area, join in with a session and share what the experience is really like.
Club visits
Turning up and joining in
From social runs to interval sessions, I'm meeting runners of different abilities and finding out what makes each group special.
Stories & interviews
The people behind the miles
My videos and interviews are about local runners, organisers, volunteers, fundraising and the stories worth hearing.
Belonging
Room for every pace
Running communities bring people together across different ages, backgrounds and abilities. That's something worth celebrating.
Part of a running club or organising an event?
I'd love to hear about it. I'm always interested in meeting people and highlighting the work going on in local running.
Follow the club visits and interviews
This page is a permanent introduction to my running journey. For new club visits, videos, interviews and events, my Facebook page is the best place to keep up.
Visit Josh Maddocks Runs on Facebook →Running record
Race history
From my first half marathon in 2011 to returning to racing in 2024 and building towards London 2027. These are my recorded events, with times labelled by their source where available.
| Date | Event | Distance | Recorded time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2011 | Milton Keynes Half Marathon | Half marathon | 2:53:05 chip |
| 5 May 2024 | GEAR | 10K | 1:43:14 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | Run Sandringham | 10K | 1:30:28 provisional |
| 5 Oct 2025 | Bidwells Cambridge Town & Gown | 10K | 1:08:40.9 chip |
| 12 Oct 2025 | West Acre Wild Challenge | 10K | 1:28:18 Strava elapsed |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Run Luminate, Sandringham | 5K | 38:09 provisional |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Milton Keynes MoRun | 10K | Not yet verified |
| Dec 2025 | Jingle Jangles Christmas Run | Community run | Untimed / unverified |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Marham Flyers New Year's Eve | 10K | 1:17:23 provisional |
| 19 Apr 2026 | Norfolk Half Marathon, Cromer | Half marathon | 3:18:25 provisional |
| 3 May 2026 | GEAR | 10K | 1:19:07 |
| 4 May 2026 | Milton Keynes Half Marathon | Half marathon | 3:08:45 recorded |
| 19 Sep 2026 | Galley Hill Dash | Family hill challenge | Untimed |
| 18 Oct 2026 | West Acre Wild Challenge, with Emily | Approx. 10K | 1:16:57 Strava moving |
Race organiser chip times, provisional notifications and Strava activity times are not interchangeable. Where an official result has not been confirmed, the source is shown.
Training bests
31:495K · app-recorded
1:08:3010K · app-recorded
2:12:4310 miles · app-recorded
3:03:39Half marathon · app-recorded
App-recorded personal bests may differ from official race and parkrun results. See my official parkrun profile.
More than race day
Running is a family thing
My wife Emily runs too, and our children, Ivy and Jack, are part of the adventure. Whether it's a race weekend, junior parkrun or a family challenge, running gives us something to share.
At the 2025 Milton Keynes MoRun, Emily and I took on the 10K while Ivy and Jack joined the shorter children's event. My mum and sister were there taking part too.
We all took part in the Galley Hill Dash in September 2026, pairing up for the hill challenge and coming away with wooden medals.
Junior parkrun volunteering is another important part of our weekends. Supporting young runners, cheering them on and helping events happen is every bit as meaningful as collecting another medal.
The next big challenge
London Marathon 2027
On 25 April 2027, I'll be taking on the London Marathon after securing a place through the ballot.
Emily will be running it too, raising money for Rays of Sunshine through her charity place. It's a huge challenge for both of us, and we'll be sharing the training, setbacks and milestones along the way.
For me, it's about putting in the training, embracing the experience and sharing the journey from King's Lynn to the start line in London.
In the news
Featured in Lynn News
My mission to try local running clubs
Lynn News featured my project to visit running clubs around King's Lynn and discover the people and communities behind them. The article shares why I started exploring local clubs and documenting the experience.
Read the Lynn News article →Partnerships & appreciation
Running partners & supporters
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A big thank you to these brands for kindly supporting my running journey with running kit and products.
Void Running · Iron Rhino · Body Glide · Liquid I.V.
I'm genuinely grateful for their generosity and encouragement as I continue exploring the running community and training towards the London Marathon 2027. Every bit of support means a lot, and it's very much appreciated.
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