Robbie Smith

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Editor at Evening Standard

Comment editor and Literary editor at the Evening Standard

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Articles

London's running boom: Why did so many people apply for the marathon?

2 weeks ago | standard.co.uk | Robbie Smith

WellnessMore people than ever applied to take on the mammoth feat of the London Marathon this year. Robbie Smith looks at what’s behind our collective obsessionRobbie Smith, Comment and Literary editor @robbiemclsmith1 minute agoWhy would anyone willingly choose to run 26.2 miles as fast as they can? 56,000 people were likely asking themselves just that – in somewhat coarser terms, probably – last Sunday in London.
London Marathon 2025: London's best running spots

2 weeks ago | standard.co.uk | Robbie Smith

LifestyleInspired by this weekend’s marathon? Here are the capital’s best places to get started Daniel LynchRobbie Smith, Comment and Literary editor @robbiemclsmith2 minutes ago COMMENTSSign up for the best picks from our travel, fashion and lifestyle writers. I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Fancy getting a bit active yourself but not sure where to go? Let us help – with our guide to some of the city’s best running spots.
London Marathon 2025: Why does anybody bother? I think I might know why

2 weeks ago | standard.co.uk | Robbie Smith

CommentRobbie Smith, Comment and Literary editor @robbiemclsmith2 minutes agoGet our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysisI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. This Sunday’s London Marathon — the 45th — could be the biggest marathon in the world, with 56,000 runners. A large number, for sure.
Spring is the only season by Simon Barnes review: a paean to the season

2 weeks ago | standard.co.uk | Robbie Smith

Culture | BooksRobbie Smith, Comment and Literary editor @robbiemclsmith1 minute agoSpring is in the air, at last. After a grinding winter of long icy spells, the sun is back, the blossom is on the trees and we can hear birdsong again. But spring isn’t just in the air. It’s in the ocean, too. Seen from space the world’s seas “show bluey, greeny, milky patterns on the surface that look a bit like preliminary sketches for Van Gogh’s Starry Night”.
Best men's running shoes for half-marathons, tried and tested

1 month ago | standard.co.uk | Robbie Smith

Shopping | ES Best Home | Health & Fitness | Running | Men’s shoesFor comfort and performance through 13.1 miles, read our expert guideThe Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Emma’s Work Opportunity

1 month ago | medium.com | Robbie Smith

Robbie Smith·Follow12 min read·--After weeks of flirting, stolen glances, and sexual innuendos at the office, John finally decided it was time to declare his intention. When he hired Emma he saw a young, energetic, driven, and confident lady who would be perfect as his administrative assistant. That proved to be true. What he didn’t anticipate was the spark that would form between the two. He first noticed how she dressed, with style and variety.
The running essentials to stay visible in the dark, tried and tested

2 months ago | msn.com | Robbie Smith

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
Best running essentials to stay visible in the dark, tried and tested

2 months ago | standard.co.uk | Robbie Smith

A jogger runs in the morning fog of Morden Hall Park, south London (Ben Whitley/PA)PA WireRobbie Smith, Comment and Literary editor @robbiemclsmith2 minutes agoSign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviewsI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. It’s not always easy, is it, going out for a run? One thing guaranteed to make it harder, though, is if it’s dark outside.
this action-fest is missing the original's magic

Jan 23, 2025 | msn.com | Robbie Smith

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
this action-fest is missing the original's magic

Jan 23, 2025 | msn.com | Robbie Smith

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.