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Mostly sharing my runs and running media I come across. Still chasing that sub-20 5K - 2026, maybe? Loving the mountains, pounding the pavement.
Join Paul from start to finish as he tackles the Swiss Alps 100 (160km, 10km ascent) through stunning alpine scenery, on relentless technical trails, alongside the largest glacier in the Alps, across dramatic suspension bridges, battling sleep deprivation and enduring temperatures upwards of 30Β°c.
01.11.2025 10:33 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
Halloween, innit :P Time to create some aBOOminations and eat them for lunch π
#halloween #pizza
I've read "Feet in the Clouds" recently, by Richard Askwith - it's a highly readable look at fell running in the UK, combined with the author's attempts to complete Bob Graham's Round, interviews/biographies of sports legends, and a month-by-month insight into fell running events.
#booksky #running
Wouldn't mind if this concept was brought back for nostalgia-chasing reasons ;)
31.10.2025 10:31 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
#squadrats updates messages are always so silly, love to see them π
Today was supposed to be 30 mins easy, but I've added 5 extra. HR was a bit all over the place, maybe because I was stressed about crossing the roads during the morning traffic? Anyway, job's done!
#running #pigtailpower
Finished watching the first four episodes of #physicalasia on #Netflix. It's still a highly watchable show, now based on national teams competing against each other.
Every team member brings something else to the table, so it's great to witness their skills, spirit and pure power.
Thursday session was concentrated on threshold - 3 repeats of 7 minutes each at around half marathon pace. Went well, felt strong, happy to rest now a bit and start the working day proper π
#running #pigtailpower
I'm in the same boat, DSW all the way π
28.10.2025 18:58 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Jim Alder - Glasgow born and Morpeth raised - the reigning Commonwealth Games champion, describes his thoughts and feelings about Marathon running, and how it has affected his life. In the end it is a question of how hard you drive yourself...
#running #marathon #documentary
Anaerobic Run, eh? Let's have it!
The anaerobic part was 7x 1 min repeats ~4:25/k pace (4:14 average) with 3 min recovery ~7:10 (6:40 avg).
Due to higher pace on recovery, the run went to the Tempo/High Aerobic bracket. Lesson learned! Will slow down more next time.
#running #pigtailpower
Well done, target in sight!
28.10.2025 10:12 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Mixed things up a bit today - went for a lunch run. It was windy in the morning, so I decided to wait a bit and go out for a run later.
Was planning to visit some #squadrats, but my route was outdated on my watch, so instead I just improvised.
Oh look, a toilet!
#running #pigtailpower
Long Run done! Today's weather wasn't the most pleasant, especially with these occasional drizzles on and off, but at least it wasn't a proper rain.
Done it mostly on the park loop, but escaped from it when kids & parents started gathering for the junior parkrun.
#running #pigtailpower
Have a good one!
25.10.2025 17:56 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Been a while since I had a long walk - today's windy weather maybe wasn't perfect for it, but at least it wasn't raining!
Collected some #squadrats near Lime Street Station. Not surprised I haven't been there before - it's a uni campus area!
#Liverpool #walking #halloween
After eight thrilling races across some of the worldβs most spectacular locations, the 2025 Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) crown was at stake from 10 to 12 October at the Ledro Sky Trentino Grand Finale.
Prologue - 6.9k, 500m up
Main - 21k, 1600m up
#running #trailrunning #goldentrailworldseries
Speaking of 2025 Big Dog's Backyard Ultra - well done to Phil Gore π¦πΊ, who was the only one not to DNF.
All it took was 114 laps around the place, with Ivo Steyaert π§πͺ picking up the assist (113 laps).
Phil also holds the backyard ultra record - 119 laps.
#ultrarunning #backyardultra #running
During this year's Big Dog's Backyard Ultra, Sarah Perry π¬π§ set a new womenβs record of 95 laps, totalling 395.8 miles (637.0 kilometres).
Prior record was 87 laps, set by Megan Eckert πΊπΈ - she also competed this year, with 92 laps to her name (second woman).
#ultrarunning #backyardultra #running
Proper mileage with this kind of weather! Also a small triathlon side-quest on route ;)
24.10.2025 11:59 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Yeah, that's why I'm gonna stick with what I'm doing for now and try to reverse the trend, so that base has a much more prominent role.
24.10.2025 09:39 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Cheeky bugger!
24.10.2025 09:30 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Not much to write about today - it was a simple base 5K run. Enjoyable, quite comfortable.
I know that my overall mileage is getting lower recently, but I'm trying to ease up a bit on activities and pay a bit more attention to the aerobic base. It will take some time, but...
#running #pigtailpower
Whoa, had no idea you could spot foxes in Birkenhead Park!
24.10.2025 09:13 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
In KATHARINA, we follow Katharina Hartmuth through the physical and mental ups and downs of a racing season competing at such a high level - managing multiple injuries, surgery, being hit by a car and even temporary blindness.
#trailrunning #ultrarunning #running
Wow, surprised with a Threshold Run today!
Was nice to get the thunderthighs going again at a higher pace, I definitely felt like they've been underused recently. Rather kept to the suggested paces and ended up with a very enjoyable session.
#running #pigtailpower
Enjoy the downtime! You'll be back at it soon :)
23.10.2025 09:04 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Reaction/clickbaiting, nothing more.
21.10.2025 13:25 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Take your time and enjoy the recovery! You'll be up and running in no time π
21.10.2025 10:17 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Hey hey, another morning run!
Garmin wanted a sprint session and... It finally happened, I eased up enough after every sprint to properly recover and have this recorded as a Sprint workout. Can't remember the last time I did it like that π
The secret was to go slower...
#running #pigtailpower
