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Dad, Husband, Runner, Reader, Cooking, Gigs, RPGs.

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One of my favourite albums to run to.

15.07.2025 13:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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my legs have been feeling it a bit recently, so I've treated myself to some max cushioned recovery shoes for those easier days. Puma MagMax, they are super plush. a great first run.

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15.07.2025 13:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Loving the new pod. A weekly highlight.

20.05.2025 13:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A nice lunch, 30 mins to blow out the cobwebs. Nice pace.

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20.05.2025 13:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ran a 20-minute 5k for the first time in almost 2 years.

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19.05.2025 09:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 40    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brighton Marathon Weekend is always special; the city was buzzing, and the weather was great.

I had an amazing time running the 10k for Roald Dahl Children Charity; the link is still open for donations if anyone can spare a few quid.

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06.04.2025 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Didn't hit the 40 mins I was looking for.

Too many bottlenecks and crowding at the start lost me a minute or so. Once I knew that was off I relaxed in to just enjoying the day!

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06.04.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So true. I was in the same mindset last year for a 1:30 half and did it in 1:29:45. Raceday boost is real!

25.03.2025 08:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Didn't upload yesterday's threshold run. Still not sure I'll hit the sub-40 on April 6th, I still might be a minute or so off the pace.

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25.03.2025 07:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Long run done, it's taper time.

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22.03.2025 10:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hottest day of the year. Couldn't not put on the running shoes.

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20.03.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Over and Under 1k Tempo Intervals.

Hoping to get some long Yoga and steam sessions in over the next week pre-race day.

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19.03.2025 13:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tuesday Intervals, getting stronger at the peaks. Looking forward to that taper next week.

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18.03.2025 14:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nice base run to start the week off. The weather is looking good for the rest of the week, 20 days until race day.

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17.03.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iain M Banks, The Algerbraist.

15.03.2025 21:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nice long run today.

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15.03.2025 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Currently training to do a Sub-40 10k beofre I'm 40.

11.03.2025 22:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Came down here in 2021. It's wonderful, at the end of my road I can turn left and run to the seafront in 15 mins turn right and it's a 15 minute run to the South Downs. Such a great vibe and good people down here.

11.03.2025 22:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Currently training for a Sub 40 minute 10k with race day on April 6th so in the peak of upping pace at the moment.

11.03.2025 22:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Much better day! Intervals are tough but rewarding.

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11.03.2025 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Andy, you are absolutely right.

10.03.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Struggled with motivation today. Reflected in my pace. Tired despite 2 recovery days. Tomorrow is a new day!

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10.03.2025 15:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Easy run today.

Testing out the Runna app, I like the interface and plan setting.

Anyone out there have any experience with it? Is it worth using long term? How does it hold up against Garmin?

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07.03.2025 14:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great Album. Remember seeing them supporting The Boxer Rebellion at the Camden Barfly a week or so before this album came out.

06.03.2025 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I'm feeling the training ramp up now. I'm adding in 20 minutes of yoga before bed and extra morning strength sessions. Sub 40 before 40 is well and truly on!

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06.03.2025 14:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tough interval session today; they really take it out of you. I need to be doing more of these to build my engine up.

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04.03.2025 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Never let running become a chore. If it feels like it is you need to determine what made it becone a chore. Once you know what that is switch that part up, is it the weather? Do some indoor training, is it a tough training regime? Look at adjusting it. Is it an injury? Take a break.

04.03.2025 07:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Easy run to start the week.

Intervals tomorrow.

5 weeks to race day!

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03.03.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Long Run for Lunch.

Got pangs of jealousy seeing the half-marathon being set up on the seafront today. Next year!

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28.02.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Does anyone have any good pre bed time yoga/stretching routines/videos they recommended?

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27.02.2025 22:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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