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10 Tips for the New Runner

10 Tips for the New Runner

January 21, 2017 — 1 Comment

2016 Review – first year of running

December 18, 2016 — 0 Comments

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Alderley Edge Bypass 10kJuly 1st, 2018

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Always happiest when I’m sweaty!😉. • Happy #internationalselfieday everyone! This is me post 30min cycle and gym session today. But the reason for the smile is because I have been offered a job!. • I’ve been in a dark place for a few days and haven’t left the house since Sunday. Just by getting outside, doing a workout and letting myself smile I was already feeling a million times better. • I’m going to miss being a man of leisure in a few weeks time, but brunching doesn’t pay the bills! I’m happy to be heading back to work in the City & in a role I really wanted. • I wanted this role so much, so I worked hard researching and put a lot into it - I’ll be doing the same to improve myself as much as I can too. . . . . . #asicsfrontrunner #asicsfrontrunneruk #IMoveMe #run #running #runners #ukrunchat #garmin #beatyesterday #igrunners #runshots #marathon #marathontraining #londonmarathon #ultratraining #strava #runnersofinstagram #_loverunning #runningterritory #runnerscommunity #shokzsquad @aftershokzuk

NEW BLOG for #medalmonday . • Still smiling about yesterday, put my thoughts into words on the blog. The link is in my bio. • Seen so many good things and PB’s from people smashing it out there this weekend, all legends!. • @cityrunsldn @fitbituk_ireland @parley.tv @runnersneed #cityrunsldn #takechargeldn #IMoveMe #run #running #runners #ukrunchat #garmin #beatyesterday #igrunners #runshots #marathon #marathontraining #londonmarathon #ultratraining #strava #runnersofinstagram #_loverunning #runningterritory #runnerscommunity #shokzsquad

I really really enjoyed that. It’s not been regular that I’ve walked away from a race and been smiling (or walking 😂). • Post injury I’ve been lacking a lot of pace and strength, today I finally seem to have some of it back. • Aim was to do 4 laps (4miles) within the hour, however after failing to do that yesterday I didn’t expect I’d do it today. • No Garmin (silly me) and first lap I was 30seconds up then the next and the next until I was finishing my 4th lap with 2mins to spare, I couldn’t believe it & I was hardly going all out for it either. • Question is, what do you do when you’re unexpectantly granted 2mins of your life back - you go for it, keep them legs turning over and make as many of them mats as you can. • Loved the @cityrunsldn much more than I expected, great atmosphere around the course & lots of support. Pleased it was really slower runner friendly too! Thank you @csm_worldwide for my place. . . . . . #run #running #runners #ukrunchat #garmin #beatyesterday #igrunners #runshots #marathon #marathontraining #londonmarathon #ultratraining #strava #runnersofinstagram #_loverunning #runningterritory #runnerscommunity #shokzsquad #ad

Back on home turf for the first time in ages. • That was a massive struggle though. After a tough week of being ill I had to get out and do something but I am drained of all energy at the moment. Hopefully I’ll find some for @cityrunsldn tomorrow. • Lovely to catch up with club mates, parkrun pals, @nicbatts and gorgeous newborn!. . . . . . #parkrun #parkrunuk #loveparkrun #dfyb #asicsfrontrunner #asicsfrontrunneruk #IMoveMe #run #running #runners #ukrunchat #garmin #beatyesterday #igrunners #runshots #marathon #marathontraining #londonmarathon #ultratraining #strava #runnersofinstagram #_loverunning #runningterritory #runnerscommunity #shokzsquad

Soooo, I’m on my way to the Cotswolds. • However not for a relaxing break in the country, no, I’m going to be doing my second marathon, and I’m terrified. • I don’t know if I’ve ever been this nervous for a race before, but I’ll share with you what I do when I’m nervous, I ask myself these questions. ➡️ Why are you nervous? Don’t know ➡️ Ok, are you nervous about getting there and getting to the race on time? No, that’s sorted. ➡️ Are you nervous about your knee? Nope, physio and specialist have signed me off, I’m feeling good. ➡️ Are you worried about coming last? Not that it matters, but no, I know people will be walking start to finish. ➡️ Worried about the mud? Haha yep!. ➡️ Nervous you’ve forgotten something?, I checked my list, pretty sure I’m ok there! ➡️ Are you worried about the cut off? Not really, I’ve done a marathon in 7hrs before and we have almost 13hrs to complete RTTT. ➡️ Are you worried about it hurting? Yes, but I knew Berlin was going to hurt at some point, it was just further than I expect before it happened. Tomorrow will be slower, you won’t be 100% full throttle all the way, you’ll be walking more and you’ll have tests at the aid stations - hmm ok. ➡️ Are you nervous about not finishing? Yes, but I didn’t think I’d finish Berlin either & I did. I’ve had some amazing support the past few days and all I have to do is keep going to the next checkpoint until someone tells me to stop and puts a medal round my neck. ➡️ How are you feeling now?, still nervous as hell but a bit excited that I might actually do this & the atmosphere in the camp Saturday night. I’m going to keep those in mind that can’t run right now & those that have sent me messages of support, you’ll get me round!. God willing! . . . . . . @racetothetower #RTTT2018 #asicsfrontrunner #asicsfrontrunneruk #IMoveMe #run #running #runners #ukrunchat #garmin #beatyesterday #igrunners #runshots #marathon #marathontraining #londonmarathon #ultratraining #strava #runnersofinstagram #_loverunning #runningterritory #runnerscommunity #shokzsquad

A little grey outside today, but a celebratory run for being discharged from the physio this morning. • Nice little run and I made sure I stayed on the trails as much as I could as I’m going to be seeing a lot of trails Saturday as it looks like I’ve sub consciously decided I’m doing @racetothetower 😳. • The plan is to take it nice and slow and focus on the next aid station, then the next, then the next until I’m told to stop and bling put round my neck!. . . . . . . #asicsfrontrunner #asicsfrontrunneruk #IMoveMe #run #running #runners #ukrunchat #garmin #beatyesterday #igrunners #runshots #marathon #marathontraining #londonmarathon #ultratraining #strava #runnersofinstagram #_loverunning #runningterritory #runnerscommunity #shokzsquad

Loved swimming again with these beauts this morning, even if it did require a 4.30 alarm!. • I have to remember that like running swimming gets easier with practice. . . #Repost @jo_jo_runs . . . . . #asicsfrontrunner #asicsfrontrunneruk #IMoveMe #run #running #runners #ukrunchat #garmin #beatyesterday #igrunners #runshots #marathon #marathontraining #londonmarathon #ultratraining #strava #runnersofinstagram #_loverunning #runningterritory #runnerscommunity #shokzsquad

Back to the gym. • It’s been a while & lately I’ve found time to do pretty much anything and anything but moving my body to workout apart from racing. • Had a chat earlier & I had promised I’d be signing up to the gym, so I did, thanks to my @fitnessrewards @virginactiveuk discount. • ➡️ 5min elliptical warm up. ➡️ 30min treadmill intervals. ➡️ 15min @wattbike warm down. ➡️ 30/40/50kg deadlifts. ➡️ Foam roll & stretch. • Looking forward to heading back to the Aquatics Centre tomorrow for more swimming. . . . . . . . #gym #gymbunny #asicsfrontrunner #asicsfrontrunneruk #IMoveMe #run #running #runners #ukrunchat #garmin #beatyesterday #igrunners #runshots #marathon #marathontraining #londonmarathon #ultratraining #strava #runnersofinstagram #_loverunning #runningterritory #runnerscommunity #shokzsquad

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