Greg Howes running

G.I.Holmes

Runner · Coach · Author

Helping runners over 40 train smarter, stay competitive, and keep improving long after most runners plateau.

I'm Greg Howes, writing as G. I. Holmes. After nearly three decades of sub-3 marathon running, I share practical training ideas for busy runners balancing work, family, and ambitious goals.

Why listen to me?

I have spent decades chasing marathon goals while balancing work, family, and life. My aim is to share realistic training ideas that work for busy runners.

I have a free PDF that you can download, 10 Things I Wish I Had Known in my 20s About Running in my 40s.

The Marathon: Sub-3 for Busy People Over 40

The Marathon: Sub-3 for Busy People Over 40

A practical guide for experienced runners who want to keep getting faster beyond their 40s.

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