Not really enjoying this “resting” period post marathon! It’s a struggle after pouring so many hours and miles into something to then have abit of time off to let your body and mind recover from it all! Headed out today for my 3 easy miles on plan but I felt so good I rounded it up to 5 🙈 sorry @clarkey1 I miss running, looking forward to getting cracking again and working off some of the disappointment from last weekend. Goals for the rest of the year. • Lose weight (at least 1st, up to 1.5st) • Introduce strength & conditioning • 10k PB (current 46:50) • HM PB (current 1:45) • Get closer to current 5k PB (20:49) All pretty achievable with the right headspace and commitment, let’s get it done 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 How’s everyone else coping with the reduced load post marathon?!
From office to playground in 5mins. A day of climbing at Pule Hill in the sunshine made me want to go for a run around it. A quick half hour jaunt to go exploring the open moorland Marsden Moor and Pule Hill. #GetOutside #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrun #Yorkshire #YorkshireRunners #trailrunning #instarun #ultrarunning #instarunners #ukrunchat #runhappy #AfterDarkRunners #DewsburyRoadRunners #weruntrail #runspirerunners #irunspire #AttainRunCrew #AttainRunCap #TrainHardRaceHarder #LifeOnTheTrails #FartlekFamily
I had an eventful day yesterday… 😐 • After issues with my heart racing on Sunday, I thought it best I get it checked out - I’ve never had an issue with my heart gong ten to the dozen before on a slow run and according to Garmin it hit 210 at one point… 😳 • Went to the walk in centre at Royal South Hants hospital, where I had an ECG and my blood pressure taken…and was then advised to go to Southampton General Hospital A&E so they could look into the issue further… 😬 • I got there at 10:30am and had another ECG, my blood pressure taken numerous times, two blood tests and a chest X-ray… 😕 • Their main concerns was the heart racing incident that I’ve never had before and the fact that my resting heart rate is pretty low -although this could be in part, due to fitness… They wanted me to stay overnight to be monitored, but after over 12 hours there I was tired and mentally drained - I just needed to get home… 😔 • There will be a follow up, I just need to wait for that to go through my GP…I’m the meantime, no running for the next couple of days and if I get a racing heart again, the consultant had demanded I stop and don’t just wait till it’s a little better and continue, like I did on Sunday… 🙁 • Oh, I do have a rather fetching new look with bald patches on my chest thanks to being dry shaved for the ECG..! 😂 . . . #runner #running #instarunners #runnerdown #mandown #heartissues #runtheworld #runnerscommunity #lovetorun #runnersofinstagram #ukrunning #runyourworld #igrunners #runnersworld #runnerslife #fitnessjourney #runnersofinsta #runaddict #keeponrunning #fitnessmotivation #runforfitness #runningman #runningmotivation #runselfie #fitspiration #irunspire
This is THE LIFE!🧡 There’s nothing quite like seeing the sky blending from pink to orange, as the sun floats above the horizon… I hope You realize that every day is a fresh start for You! Enjoy Your Day my beautiful people!🙌 #SunriseView #TuesdayMotivation 10km🏃🏻♀️ 367km🏃🏻♀️in April! I am running #roarsomemile ❤️ #run #running #runners #sheruns #runrunrun #lovetorun #myrunningjourney #runningismylife #runningismytherapy #natureismyhome #runspirerunners #irunspire #runnerscommunity #runitfast #runlikeagirl #runningmom #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #altrarunning #trail #trailrun #trailrunning #trailrunner #laufen #kochambiegać
🎶You've helped me along makin' me strong🎶 💯 These next handful of runs will primarily be mental health runs. I don't know the science behind it. I'm not sure how it happens or why it happens. All I know is that I was down, I went for a run and then I felt better. So I'll do the same thing tomorrow. 💪 🤸 Prerun warmup 🏃 Easy Run 🏋️ Shoulders/Triceps 🥎 Softball practice 🎶 @dobiegrayofficial - Drift Away 🔥 🤛⛽ Fudgy Mocha Latte protein bar & @truenorthenergy black cherry energy drink & @saltstick green apple fast chews ⛽🤜 Apple banana strawberry cookies and cream protein shake 💯💪🔥
How is it nearly May and im Back in my running jacket 😒 Have a slightly easier week this week, perfect going as the hormones are creeping in. God, they come around so bloody quick! Easy run on plan so tied majority of it in with Stella, as we could match up plans today. Made me get out the door knowing we’d made plans. Because listening to the rain & wind prior was so uninspiring 🙄, although enjoyed the warm cuppa at the end! The start of a new week and the end of another month. The weeks seem to be flying at the moment … : : : : #rebuilding #myrunningjourney #runningdiary #chearleader #instarunners #instarun #runningdiary #beyourownmotivation #runformentalhealth #runningcommunity #runhappy #run #runner #runners #irunspire #runs #runspirerunners #runningwithfriends #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #runningcommunity #runninginspiration #ukrunchat #runhappy #runningmotivation
Walters Coaching Racer🔥 @lankylegskeepsrunning SMASHED the Newport marathon! Grabbing a lovely PB! Well done, very much deserved!👏🏻 Sub 3 is round the corner! #irunspire #runspirerunners #running #runningmotivation #runninguk #runningreels #runningcommunity #runningtips #runner #runnersofinstagram #runnerbeans #runnersworld #runnerscommunity #runnerslife #ukrunchat
Back to Bootcamp Legs, Bums & Tums Why I thought my first session back should be a leg one I have no idea 🙈 That hurt more than the marathon! But it felt so good to be back moving again! I'm still having the week off running but I wanted to test how the rest of me was feeling... safe to say I'll probably be flat out again now! Happy Monday 🌟 #running #thisgirlcan #trailrunner #trailrunning #halfmarathon #marathontraining #runnersofinstagram #runnersworld #instarunners #instarun #runlife #fitness #weightloss #runner #garmin #strava #parkrun #parkrunhappy #irunthisbody #runthroughuk #girlswhorun #runhappy #runforlife #runnerslife #happyrunner #runtoinspire #runnerscommunity #ukrunchat #irunspire #runspirerunners
Let's get back to business. Been off running for a while. Monday 5k for @run_spire 👍👍 With @rasselbock.running marathon creeping up and there's still time to be ready for it. I'm really looking forward to catching up with a few buddies and bagging a few miles If you fancy it too, a marathon or a half sign up with my code chris24 for 10% off. #run #running #runningmotivation #runchat #runnerscommunity #runnersofinstagram #trail #trailrunners #trailrunner #trailrunning #rbyu #irunspire #runspirerunners #igrunner #fitness #Wildrunners #runchat #runninglifestyle #instarunners #runner #runningCommunity #runningeveryday #ultra #ultrarun #ultrarunner #runner #runtoinspire #runtogether #RunnersOfIG #runlifestyle
It’s #medalmonday ! I’m still smiling from yesterday, I mean I’m kinda wishing that the conditions were more like today 😂 but we can’t have everything can we. A big thank you to everyone for the likes and the kind words, it means so much to me as it was completely an unplanned PB yesterday. Weather aside it was a really enjoyable course, I bet in better conditions it would be a beautiful run! #runnersofinstagram #runspire #runspirerunners #irunspire #pb #halfmarathonpb #eastyorkshirehalfmarathonand10k #runthroughuk #thisgirlcan #thisgirlcanrun #thisgirlruns
HM Training W14 - Easy Run. #weightloss #obesetobeast #fattofit #training #run #onlyruns #irunspire #runspirerunners #running #ukrunchat #strava #c25k #fitfam #redfoxrunclub #redfox #garmin #runr #runruk 🦊🦊
My new running club has a track training session every Thursday, so it felt right to invest in some new speedy trainers 🏃💨 I'm really loving my @saucony_eu road and trail trainers so I went with the Kinvara 14's, can't wait to try them out! Hopefully, the weather improves, so it's not a soggy affair 🤣🌧🙈 #deliveryday #newtrainers #runhappy #runspire #runtoinspire #runspirerunners #irunspire #womensrunninguk #runloulourun #run #runner #instarun #instarunning #runnerslife #justrun #runspiration #womensrunningcommunity #fitness #fitnessmotivation #runnersofinstagram #inspiringrunners #thisgirlcan #unstoppable #ukrunchat #fitfam #runtogther #runnergirl #yourrun
Another New BEGINING!✌️ I wake up before the sun rises because I love to watch it rise…🧡 What I know for sure is that every sunrise is like a new page… Each day is a wonder Sunrises reflect hope and hold a promise that in our lives too light will appear even if we feel in a very dark place! Start Your New Day with new energy, and positivity! #ForeverChasingSunrise #MondayMotivation 11km🏃🏻♀️ I am running #roarsomemile ❤️ #run #running #runners #sheruns #runrunrun #lovetorun #myrunningjourney #runningismylife #runningismytherapy #natureismyhome #runspirerunners #irunspire #runnerscommunity #runitfast #runlikeagirl #runningmom #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #altrarunning #trail #trailrun #trailrunning #trailrunner #laufen #kochambiegać
Medal Monday with a Boston Qualifying time 🦄 . The training paid off, and it felt good, the last 5 miles were tough but considering the laps of quiet country lanes I'm pleased. . Time to do more races with better crowd support and atmosphere now, I've done newport 5 times, and I'm happy to leave it at that, my first finished in 03:46, I feel like I've come a huge way since then. . Legs survived the stairs this morning & carrying the baby down them, I'll take that as a win! 🙌 Thanks @pauls.performance.plans for a great training plan. . Well done to everyone else who ran, your all incredible . . . . . . . @caerleonrunners @run4wales #marathons #newportmarathon #run #running #run4wales #runspire #irunspire #runwales #ukrunner #runningmummy #iranamarathon #marathonmonday #mumswhorun #lovetorun #instarunnerswales #nike #alphafly #medalmonday #marathonmedals
Sunday Funday, indeed!😜 My Sunday… I planned a lot but actually did nothing…except RUNNING!😁 So mission accomplished!👏👏 I hope Your Sunday was as good as mine! Are You ready for the new week? #SundayFunday #Sundaying 11km🏃🏻♀️ I am running #roarsomemile ❤️ #run #running #runners #sheruns #runrunrun #lovetorun #myrunningjourney #runningismylife #runningismytherapy #natureismyhome #runspirerunners #irunspire #runnerscommunity #runitfast #runlikeagirl #runningmom #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #altrarunning #trail #trailrun #trailrunning #trailrunner #laufen #kochambiegać
Do you feel like you are?🏃🏻♂️🙌🏻 #irunspire #runspirerunners #running #runningmotivation #runninguk #runningreels #runningcommunity #runningtips #runner #runnersofinstagram #runnerbeans #runnersworld #runnerscommunity #runnerslife #ukrunchat
That was tough today … Had a pity party over it, invite only! I hit my brief, so on paper it was ‘fine’ but the pace I was running at shouldn’t have felt that hard but it most certainly did! Could write up multiple reasons ( excuses) but it just was a hard day at the office. This being said the company was 🤩, Ali & Amy so kindly joined me on bikes for company, listening to them chat away passed the time. The triple ‘A’ 🔋 , all though i certainly didn’t feel charged. They can’t all be good, can they?! Definitely worth it for the post coffee & cake treats, and chatting away. : : : : : : : #BrooksRunningCollective #runhappy #brooksrunning #brooksrunninguk #ad #rebuilding #myrunningjourney #runningdiary #chearleader #instarunners #instarun #runningdiary #beyourownmotivation #runformentalhealth #runningcommunity #runhappy #run #runner #runners #irunspire #runs #runspirerunners #runningwithfriends #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #runningcommunity #runninginspiration #ukrunchat #runhappy #runningmotivation
Ring the PB bell 🔔 1:42:33 😭 Not going to lie it was hard but today made me realise I can do hard things!!! The conditions were against everyone today, not just me, but so many people came away with PB’s! Can’t believe how many different PB’s I got on Strava, but I am so proud of myself that I came 1st in my age category even if I didn’t get a podium finish but I am well and truly proud of that because I’ve never come first in my age in a race! So proud of the kids for not complaining about the weather, my cheer squad were amazing (even if they almost missed me coming through the finish line 🙈😂)! Was so good to see @youngsteph86 running her first half marathon and she bloody smashed it!!! And thanks @linz10.88 for the photo of me starting ❤️ #runnersofinstagram #runnersofinsta #runspire #runspirerunners #irunspire #halfmarathon #halfmarathonpb #thisgirlcan #thisgirlcanrun #thisgirlruns #thisgirlcandohardthings
The run with a pb. So Newport marathon 3.05.38... Pretty bloody happy. More to follow later. But I'm just super tired now. #walterscoaching #walesrunning #runnersofinstagram #runspire #irunspire #instarunner #instarunners #loverunning #pb #runningcommunity #ukrunchat #ukrun #ukrunner #ukrunning
Long run Sunday was a concoction of runs - started out with an 8 mile run with several people from my running club, followed by a 10 miles run with some of the same people and some choosing to do just one of the runs…then a couple of miles solo to run the total up to 20… 😊 • We were all expecting rain, so dressed accordingly - and of course, it didn’t rain at all…fortunately the chilly winds didn’t make us feel too over dressed… 👍🏼 • My run was tough, I had problems with my heart rate racing, even though I was just running slowly - I had to stop a few times to try and get it down…which was a bit worrying… 😕 • I was going to bin the run at 15.5k as it was concerning me and making me pretty lethargic…fortunately the feeling eased off and for the rest of the 10 mile, apart from the odd incident, it didn’t feel too bad… 😐 • I did find it hard on my final solo couple of miles and had to stop frequently - I know this sounds stupid and I just should have stopped and finished my run… 🙄 • First time I e had this sensation apart from a demanding hill or speed session - hope it’s a one off, but I’ll have to closely monitor it… 🤔 . . . #runner #running #instarunners #sundayrunday #runtheworld #runnerscommunity #lovetorun #runnersofinstagram #training #happyrunner #morningrun #ukrunning #runyourworld #igrunners #runnersworld #runnerslife #fitnessjourney #runnersofinsta #runaddict #keeponrunning #fitnessmotivation #runforfitness #runningman #runningmotivation #runselfie #fitspiration #irunspire
A week on and giving my finishers T-shirt an outing on my 1st post London Run 🏃🏼♀️🎉. Much as I’d love to go for a post marathon PB, after blacking out last night on the stairs 🤦🏼♀️ it was go out carefully, or not at all. I feel fine after a long sleep but it wasn’t great. Whilst I’m convinced it was due to an electrolyte imbalance, I’m getting checked out to be safe ❤️🩹. I had to get out this morning though to decompress after a whole day in front of the computer yesterday and no running all week!! Even though it was just a super gentle leg stretch, it felt really good and I’m still riding my London high ☺️. Now for some rest and all the electrolytes!! Happy Sunday 💖
Five years on, 12 marathons under my belt, but London 2019 will probably always be my favourite 😍 As I sit on my sofa defending one cat's food from the other greedy double breakfast wannabe whilst it pours with rain outside, I don't miss the Sunday training runs though 🤣🙈🏃 #runhappy #runspire #runtoinspire #runspirerunners #irunspire #womensrunninguk #runloulourun #run #runner #instarun #instarunning #runnerslife #justrun #runspiration #womensrunningcommunity #fitness #fitnessmotivation #runnersofinstagram #inspiringrunners #thisgirlcan #unstoppable #ukrunchat #fitfam #runtogther #runnergirl #yourrun
Can’t believe it’s a week since #londonmarathon _ They say the marathon is the victory lap and this picture reflects that in spades _ It captures the moment I spotted my wife and children and was desperately trying to get my sons attention as I was worried he would miss me _ Although I was still running well over the last 10K I was hurting and the thoughts of stopping did enter my head _ However, knowing that my family were waiting for me at parliament square was all the motivation I needed to keep going and push hard _ I so wish I had a camera to capture the scene coming back to me and share that with you as the memory is still so vivid for me (which is the most important) _ The emotion and boost of energy at that moment is impossible to bottle, and if I could it would be priceless, as it’s no wonder my last mile was my fastest _ In terms of recovery my legs have bounced back really well and they are ready to go, however the cold that decided to breakout the day before the marathon has lingered and making me keep the shoes on ice for a few more days _ Thank you @running_by_hazza for sharing the 📸 _ #runspirerunners #irunspire #runspire #fractelrunning #whywerun #ultrarunners #runnersofig #londonmarathon #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #instagramrunners #ukrunchat #ukrunners #runcommunity #run #runningcommunity #runner #running #runningmotivation #marathonrunner #ultratrail #marathon #londonmarathon
🎶 We had joy, we had fun🎶 💯 Work sucks. Wanted to drink. Went and ran instead. Run sucked. Let my mind slip that maybe one drink would be okay. Just to take the edge off. What if I could stop at one? But then I realized one wouldn't be enough to take my mind off of things. I started to miss the numbness, the emptiness it would bring. Before the end of my run I came to the conclusion that I can't just have one. I need to stay sober. But I might quit my job and start running more. 💪 🤸 Prerun warmup 🏃 Long Run 🥎 Softball practice 🎶 Terry Jacks - Seasons in the Sun 🔥 🤛⛽ Chewy chocolate chip protein bar & @vitaminenergy berry workout shot & @saltstick electrolyte caps ⛽🤜 @smoothieking blueberry banana vanilla Gladiator protein smoothie 💯💪🔥
In 2016, I took on my first marathon for charity at London. This was the year I was finally diagnosed with scoliosis, and they also believed I was showing signs of celiac disease. Between fundraising and being poorly, the training was poor. I wasn't really a runner, I'd run a few 10ks thinking I could easily do a marathon, that old chestnut 😂 I pretty much walked it round but I still loved it and was so proud of myself for actually finishing a marathon despite everything else going on. Sadly though, despite being on such a high after this achievement, I went on to attempt to take my own life in June 2016 as my battle with self harm and my mental health hit the lowest point in my life. I guess the first picture is exactly what depression looks like. In 2016,I got my life back on track, started eating better, getting back into running ,nd putting everything into my recovery (Currently been self harm free now for nearly 7 years). December 2018, I decide its time to take on the marathon again i sign up to Manchester and get straight into training, sadly training came to a complete stop when I had to have an emergency operation on my stomach. It gave me the boost I needed to think what could I achieve with some serious training. The quest for sub 5 started. Sadly,the first Berlin wasn't my day. It fell apart. I was so upset for so long, I'd put so much into training,and I felt I'd just wasted my opportunity. Berlin 2022 was the dream I'd always wished for. I still can't believe in 2022 I ran two world major marathons a week apart. Chicago 2023 marathon was a complete battle with injury and when I finished i just cried with the fact I'd managed to finish, it was one of the hardest mental battles ive had to deal with. Then London 2024, just amazing. It was my first marathon post injury and I wanted to enjoy every second. I'd of loved being closer to 5 hours but as I reflect on the fact I'm over 2 hours 40 faster than my first marathon, I couldn't be prouder. Me in 2016 was struggling to survive and now I've ran 7 marathons with number 8 happening in November ❤️ - - #running #runtoinspire #runner #instarunners #irunspire #londonmarathon #scoliosis #thisgirlcan
RASSELBOCK HARDWICK HOBBLE! This morning was totally not my day for a run... a long run! But thanks to dear Heather @moneypenny2021 I did it! 😁 And now my mood and desire to run have increased even more! ❤️ @rasselbock.running team, as always, did a great job and today’s run was great with a huge dose of smiles and positive energy! Congratulations to all the wonderful runners from the bottom of my heart!❤️ It was a tough run and You were great!💯 #RasselbockRace #RasselbockRunning 38km🏃🏻♀️ I am running #roarsomemiles ❤️ Don’t forget that in July Rasselbock is running an amazing event - Marathon&Half in the beautiful Sherwood Pines! For encouragement You can use my 10% discount code! Paulina24 Hope to see You in July!😉 #run #running #runners #sheruns #runrunrun #lovetorun #myrunningjourney #runningismylife #runningismytherapy #natureismyhome #runspirerunners #irunspire #runnerscommunity #runitfast #runlikeagirl #runningmom #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #altrarunning #trail #trailrun #trailrunning #trailrunner #laufen #RasselbockRun #RasselbockRunners #RasselbockTeam
Today I stuck with Faith for todays @hullparkrun ! Made sure I stuck with her as I wanted to take it easy today ahead of tomorrow’s race! She was a bit mad with me, apparently encouragement is off putting, yet the women who finished near us was grateful of it as it was pushing her along 😂 so I’m not sure I’ll run with Faith again no matter what, I might have to ask her 😂😂😂 but the legs feel good ready for tomorrow. #runnersofinstagram #runnersofinsta #runspire #runspirerunners #irunspire #motherdaughterrunners #thisgirlcan #thisgirlcanrun #thisgirlruns #easyrun #hullparkrun #parkrunhull
Up and at it … kinda … hydrated by coffee 😂 Wanted to get my session in before work this morning so it was done and dusted. Also a good time lapse before tomorrow’s longer run. On plan today was my sports specific session, helping me target my running to hopefully improve my performance … @dan.freshlifestylefitness really does have his work cut out 😂 ; : : : : #strengthtraining #strengthforrunners #strengthandconditioning #strength #sportsspecifictraining #sportsspecific #nutrition #workoutmotivation #beyourownmotivation #runformentalhealth #runningcommunity #runhappy #run #runner #runners #irunspire #runs #runspirerunners #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #nutritionforathletes
I’m back on the trails 🙌🏼 Back out today to find my trail legs. Still have fatigued legs from London but I needed to hit the trails again, knew it would be steady so took Dash along with me for run. Today I was also sampling the new Raspberry & Mint ISOMIX from @kendalmintco, this is definitely my new flavour and the preorder is going in soon. Get yours on order too, hit the link in my bio. A few hill sessions going on the plan over the next couple of weeks to get hill fit for Calderdale Way Relays and @calder_hag’s next challenge. #GetOutside #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrun #Yorkshire #YorkshireRunners #trailrunning #instarun #ultrarunning #instarunners #ukrunchat #runhappy #AfterDarkRunners #DewsburyRoadRunners #weruntrail #runspirerunners #irunspire #AttainRunCrew #AttainRunCap #TrainHardRaceHarder #LifeOnTheTrails #FartlekFamily
First run after @londonmarathon and how better to keep the running mojo going by attending the inaugural event of our new local parkrun! It’s only 2 miles away from home so ran there and back with @vaughanbudd and @little_penguin_ni. It’s definitely got PB potential as Vaughan showed this morning! My legs are feeling good post marathon. Going to take the next few runs easy before putting some efforts in ready for @welshcastlesrelay #runner #instarunnerswales #instarunners #run #running #womensrunningcommunity #therunningchannel #runwales #runchat #runningcommunity #runnersofinstagram #runningclub #runnergirl #runninginspiration #runaddict #thisgirlruns #thisgirlcanrun #irunspire #runspirerunners #allsznrunner #runspire #asicsfrontrunner #marathonrecovery #springrunning #runningwithfriends #londonmarathon #londonmarathonrecovery #cycleroute43parkrun
A Saturday morning 5k - I did plan to go out by 8:30, then 9:30, then 10…so out I went at 11am… 😂 • Another lazy weekend planned - long run Sunday aside…so more of a runners lazy Sunday as I never really include runs when I judge how busy I’ve been over the weekend..! 😊 . . . #runner #running #instarunners #runtheworld #runnerscommunity #lovetorun #runnersofinstagram #training #happyrunner #morningrun #ukrunning #runyourworld #igrunners #runnersworld #runnerslife #fitnessjourney #runnersofinsta #runaddict #keeponrunning #fitnessmotivation #runforfitness #runningman #runningmotivation #runselfie #fitspiration #irunspire
Lovely bit of #parkruntourism this morning at #darlingtonsouthparkparkrun with some of my @ayclifferunningclub run club mates 💙❤️ A tense moment with parking first thing, a very slow start (literally we all just stood there for a good few seconds after the RD said GO!), 3 gorgeous laps of the park with a bit of a sting in the tail on each one with a tasty incline towards the end of each lap but overall a good time had! 🏃😁 Strava says sub 30 minutes, but with the literal standing start, I don't think my official @parkrunuk time will be 🤣🙈 #parkrunday #loveparkrun #runhappy #runspire #runtoinspire #runspirerunners #irunspire #womensrunninguk #runloulourun #run #runner #instarun #instarunning #runnerslife #justrun #runspiration #womensrunningcommunity #fitness #fitnessmotivation #runnersofinstagram #inspiringrunners #thisgirlcan #unstoppable #ukrunchat #fitfam #runtogther #runnergirl #yourrun
Flatlay It’s finally my turn after weeks of watching everyone race their marathons from Brighton to Boston, London to Manchester! The prep for tomorrow has gone as well as I could have hoped, now just to try and run a strong race. Over 1000 miles banked since January and a Half Marathon and 20 Mile race included in the training block. Next stop 🏴 Let’s go!! #flatlay #marathon #nearlyraceday #letsgo #runstrong #irunspire #irunspirerunners #abpnewportmarathon
It's new shoes time 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 @run_north_west #marathonrunner #nevergiveuprichyf #riotrunners #couch25kgraduate #fartlekfamily #runnersofinstagram #runnersofinsta #run #bristolrunners #garmin #thisdadcanrun #garminrunning #cardio #keeprunning #instarunners #myactivelife #irunspire #runningjourney #runhappy #roadrunning #runspirerunners #dadsthatrun #runningismytherapy #headspace #fitfeelsgood #lonelygoatrunningclub #runnerlife #bristolrunners #halfmarathonrunner #forerunner245 #marathonrunner
Added my latest Notches to my @nextnotch bracelet. I love reliving the moments of the achievements when I add these to my bracelet and see the constant reminders on my wrist of how far I’ve come. Huge thanks to @nextnotch for the helping me celebrate my achievements. #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #instarunning #instarun #instarunners #ukrunchat #runnerscommunity #runhappy #AfterDarkRunners #FartlekFamily #DewsburyRoadRunners #runningismytherapy #runspirerunners #irunspire #AttainRunCrew #AttainRunCap #TrainHardRaceHarder #YourRaceYourPace #LondonMarathon #Gifted #Notch #MarkOfAchievement
🎶There's a fire burning inside of me🎶 💯 This is gonna suck but it's going to make you better. Strength isn't built on taking it easy. It's built on hard work, consistency and embracing the suck. 💪 🤸 Prerun warmup 🏃 Hills 🏋️ Back/Biceps 🎶 @freakofnatureband - Rescue Me 🔥 🤛⛽ Chocolate deluxe protein bar & @gfuelenergy strawberry Lychee Energy drink & @saltstick green apple fast chews & @questnutrition chocolate cake frosted protein cookie ⛽🤜 Apple banana strawberry cookies and cream protein shake 💯💪🔥
Swinging into the Weekend with KAB … A last minute change of plan, meant I had a solo interval session. So on the off chance decided to see if @kellboyruns fancied some fresh air. I mean he fancied the easy miles either side of my intervals, so decided to find some awful whistle thing and play it as I ran up and down 20 times 🤪. He thoroughly enjoyed the interval part at his own leisure and being a ‘coach’ 🙄. Cooling off my swinging into the weekend Loved this run this evening. Minus my stitch and the ‘whistle’!! : : : : : #intervals #intervaltraining #intervalsession #speedsession #beyourownmotivation #runningismytherapy #runformentalhealth #runningcommunity #breatheinrunitout #runhappy #run #runner #runners #irunspire #runs #runspirerunners #runningstreak #runninginspiration #ukrunchat #runhappy #runningmotivation #runnersworld #ihavearunnersbody #marathonrunning #marathontraining #runningismyhappyplace
The run with all the smiles.... So this was my last proper run before Newport. Smiling because the last few months have been hard and gruelling. The weather's been shit ( as it has been for everyone) Early runs......late runs......shit runs.......good runs...... But it's done. Now it's time for my victory lap and start line . I've said in the last few posts that I feel ready. I do..... No idea what will happen Sunday. But it will be special whatever. It'll be the first time my kids have been to one of my races. Thankyou so much @rosiehatessoup for taking them along for the support. It's definitely going to give me the extra boost I'll need. Roll on Sunday. #walterscoaching #runspire #runspirerunners #irunspire #loverunning #instarunner #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #run #runner #ukrunchat #ukrun #ukrunner #believetoachieve #believeinyourself #teamkyloe #newportmarathon #marathontraining
Feel good Friday! 💫❤️ I dragged myself out of bed this morning. I had zero motivation, full of cold and feel like shit! 🤧👍 But I definitely needed some miles! 7 miles before work, and I'm feeling much better! 😌✨️ If you're feeling unmotivated, sluggish, or a bit down, put on some music and move! Even if it's just for a few minutes. 🙃 Movement is like magic! 💫💕 #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #runningprogress #runningjourney #runchat #fitness #fitnessmotivation #runspire #irunspire #runningcommunity #feelgoodfriday #instarunning #womensrunning #womensfitness #runhappy #thisgirlcan #runnergirl #runningviews
#weightloss #obesetobeast #fattofit #training #run #onlyruns #irunspire #runspirerunners #running #ukrunchat #strava #c25k #fitfam #redfoxrunclub #redfox #garmin #runr #runruk 🦊🦊
Long-ish run done ✅ Was my heart in it? No. Was my body in it? Also no. At least Freddie had a good time 🥰🌸
SUNRISE for BREAKFAST!✌️ There is nothing more beautiful than the sunrise, silence and You alone with Yourself… plus RUNNING!😜 This is my non-negotiables: rising up really early! connecting with nature! and some quiet “me” time! Rise up an hour early and live the day an hour more! One Amazing hour of Your Day!🧡 Sunny smiles and happy thoughts for You All beautiful Souls! #SunriseLover #HappyFriyay 11km🏃🏻♀️ I am running #roarsomemile ❤️ #run #running #runners #sheruns #runrunrun #lovetorun #myrunningjourney #runningismylife #runningismytherapy #natureismyhome #runspirerunners #irunspire #runnerscommunity #runitfast #runlikeagirl #runningmom #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #altrarunning #trail #trailrun #trailrunning #trailrunner #laufen #kochambiegać #Friday5k
No running for a bit due to injury but still trying to do bits. Weights, Yoga and Bike for now… WE CAN REBUILD HIM ___________________________________ #whywerun #fractelrunning #runspirerunners #irunspire #runningcommunity #runnerlife #runhappy #justrun #runfit #loverunning #instarunner #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runningaddict #runaddict #runnerlife #runstrong #runfast #marathontraining #marathon #marathonrunner #marathoner #redfoxrunclub #fartlekfamily #fartlekfamily #bikeguy #bike
🎶And I don't have to run around🎶 💯 Putting in the work doesn't always have to be a run. It can also be resting, cross training or playing another sport. Listen to your body. Reach for the next level. 💪 🚴 Self Two cycling intervals 🏋️ Legs 🎶 @grandfunkofficial - Some Kind Of Wonderful 🔥 🤛⛽@questnutrition coconutty caramel protein bar & @saltstick green apple fast chews & @truenorthenergy grapefruit lemonade energy drink ⛽🤜 Apple banana strawberry cookies and cream protein shake 💯💪🔥
I'm still alive! Enjoyed the match last night with @robrunsabit even managed a little run together (ok it was just down the ramp at the tram stop, but my ankle didn't fall off) . . . . #healthandfitness #notbadforafatlad #notbadforafatdad #runner #running #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #runhappy #runnerslife #ukrunchat #runningmotivation #runspirerunners #RunSpire #IRunSpire @run_spire #RedFoxRunClub @redfoxrunclub #notbadcoaching @not_bad_coaching #TwistedRunning #TwistedRunner #WeAreTwistedRunning
First official race in my @ayclifferunningclub colours 💙❤️ First race of the @muddyroads7 5km trail summer series around the lovely, very hilly, village of Middridge ⛰️ Though whomever dreamt up those steps of doom (not my photo) needs to stand in the naughty corner! Worse than a standard hill! 🙈🤣🥵 But a respectable sub 34 minute time on a hilly trail race, I'll take it! 😁 #runhappy #runspire #runtoinspire #runspirerunners #irunspire #womensrunninguk #runloulourun #run #runner #instarun #instarunning #runnerslife #justrun #runspiration #womensrunningcommunity #fitness #fitnessmotivation #runnersofinstagram #inspiringrunners #thisgirlcan #unstoppable #ukrunchat #fitfam #runtogther #runnergirl #yourrun
Thanks for the kind words @ollie_fell_likes_running 😁🤝 It was fantastic working with you and being part of your huge Manchester Marathon journey! It was hard 16 weeks but you put in the work and got your reward! Well deserved as well! Keep working hard and enjoying your training!👏🏻🙌🏻 #irunspire #runspirerunners #running #runningmotivation #runninguk #runningreels #runningcommunity #runningtips #runner #runnersofinstagram #runnerbeans #runnersworld #runnerscommunity #runnerslife #ukrunchat
Four run Thursday..! 🏃🏻♂️ 🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️ • Trying more variety and increasing my load prepping for my ultra season… 😊 • Four 5k runs spread throughout the day, all at differing paces, has helped increase my VO2..! 😃 • I’m back up to 50 - it hasn’t been there since I was on a Caribbean cruise back in January..! 😳 . . . #runner #running #instarunners #5k #runtheworld #runnerscommunity #lovetorun #runnersofinstagram #training #happyrunner #morningrun #ukrunning #runyourworld #igrunners #runnersworld #runnerslife #fitnessjourney #runnersofinsta #runaddict #keeponrunning #fitnessmotivation #runforfitness #runningman #runningmotivation #runselfie #fitspiration #irunspire
London Marathon 2024 was an absolute dream come true, will be forever grateful I finally had an opportunity to run London! ❤️ • #runnersofinstagram #marathontraining #running #runningmotivation #runner #garmin #garminfenix6s #workout #training #runningcommunity #runspirerunners #irunspire #instrunners #runnersofinsta #runspire #brooks #brooksrunning #brooksadrenaline #manchestermarathon2024 #londonmarathon2024
Throwback Thursday to see how far I’ve come. On the left ⬅️ @edinburghmarathonfestival in 2019 running for charity with @capt.kirk86 On the right ➡️ the result of 4 years training, lots of learning and hard work. @londonmarathon was a day of many, many highs!! Including a 76 minute marathon PB Huge thanks to everyone that has supported me along the way, definitely couldn’t have got here without all of your support. #run #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #instarunning #instarun #instarunners #ukrunchat #runnerscommunity #runhappy #AfterDarkRunners #FartlekFamily #DewsburyRoadRunners #runningismytherapy #runspirerunners #irunspire #AttainRunCrew #AttainRunCap #TrainHardRaceHarder #YourRaceYourPace #RunnersNeed #TeamKMC #ThrowbackThursday
🎶Things can only get better🎶 💯 Don't let the struggle beat you down. Let it build you up and strengthen you. You don't have to be defined by your setbacks. Be defined by your comebacks. 💪 🤸 Prerun warmup 🏃 Easy Run 🏋️ Chest/Abs 🎶 @mandisaofficial - Stronger 🔥 🤛⛽ Fudgy Mocha Latte protein bar & @questnutrition gooey caramel protein candy & @truenorthenergy watermelon mist energy drink & @saltstick sour apple fast chews ⛽🤜 Apple banana strawberry cookies and cream protein shake 💯💪🔥
Running the red centre. Brilliant! . . . . . #runner #running #runnergirl #runlikeagirl #womensrunning #womensrunningcommunity #runnersworld #runnerslife #runspirerunners #irunspire #runstagram #runnersofinstagram #runforgood #igrunners #fitnessover40 #moveyourbody #getoutside #getoutdoors #explore #mentalhealth #irunthisbody #training #holidays #travel #travelrunning
Create JOY!🤩 Yes, JOY really is Your choice!😉 Let’s get to the wildest and beautiful places that will make You smile, uplift Your mood, and help You fill Your life with joy! Spread Your joy and chase Your wildest dreams!🌿 #Joyful #HappyHumpDay 10km🏃🏻♀️ I am running #roarsomemile ❤️ #run #running #runners #sheruns #runrunrun #lovetorun #myrunningjourney #runningismylife #runningismytherapy #natureismyhome #runspirerunners #irunspire #runnerscommunity #runitfast #runlikeagirl #runningmom #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #altrarunning #trail #trailrun #trailrunning #trailrunner #laufen #kochambiegać
Hump days miles … Definitely felt like the mid week hump, although my legs surprisingly felt ok after yesterday’s beasting. I’ll let you guess the weather by our outfits 🙄… some one wears a million layers then puts sunglasses on 🤷🏽♀️ : : : : #beyourownmotivation #runningismytherapy #runformentalhealth #runningcommunity #breatheinrunitout #runhappy #run #runner #runners #irunspire #runs #runspirerunners #runningwithfriends #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #runningcommunity #runninginspiration #ukrunchat #runhappy #runningmotivation #runnersworld #ihavearunnersbody #marathonrunning #marathontraining #runeveryday #countryrunning #coastalruns #runningismyhappyplace #runningisnotcancelled
Some incredible work here from @runholsrun 👏🏻 Hollie has been training to run her first marathon and recently smashed out a half marathon PB! Goes to show that her hard work is paying off!😁🙌🏻 Let’s keep that momentum going Hollie! Plenty more to come from you, no doubt about that! Working hard and training smart works🤝 #irunspire #runspirerunners #running #runningmotivation #runninguk #runningreels #runningcommunity #runningtips #runner #runnersofinstagram #runnerbeans #runnersworld #runnerscommunity #runnerslife #ukrunchat
Back to it this evening after taking a day off due to rolling my ankle on Monday, felt a little tender, but good to go… 😊 • Although we’re finally having some dry weather, it’s still pretty chilly out there…come on, let’s have some proper spring weather, I’m expecting early beer garden weather where we sit outside in the sun with t shirts on until everyone relents and chucks a hoodie on by 5pm..! 😂 . . . #runner #running #instarunners #runtheworld #runnerscommunity #lovetorun #runnersofinstagram #training #happyrunner #afternoonrun #ukrunning #runyourworld #igrunners #runnersworld #runnerslife #fitnessjourney #runnersofinsta #runaddict #keeponrunning #fitnessmotivation #runforfitness #runningman #runningmotivation #runselfie # #fitspiration #irunspire
The run where there's only two left...... A last little mini speed session tonight. Set by @walterscoaching . Just making sure my legs are still awake and working. 1 mile warm up 15 mins @tempo pace 1 mile cool down Just ran down the hill and ran around the park. My legs felt tired.....( Standard) But managed to keep the pace and felt pretty strong. Had a million thoughts going through my head. From positive to negative, but ended up positive so I'm happy with that. So. There's only two runs left to go. Bring it on Happy wednesday. #walterscoaching #runspire #runspirerunners #irunspire #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #runningcommunityuk #instarunner #instarunners #twomoretogo #newportmarathon #marathontraining #teamkyloe #kyloeinthewild #plymouthrunning #devonrunning
Back to my fake track in the park this afternoon for my interval session. It took me a couple of reps to get the effort levels right but I’m pretty pleased with the rest of them and an improvement on when I last did this session 😃 #wearefearlessclub #wearefearless #intervals #intervalrunning #irunspire #runspirerunners #running #runner #runnergirl #runnersofinstagram #runhappy #runningcommunity #ukrunchat #marathongirl #thisgirlcan #thisgirlruns #thisgirlcanrun #lonelygoatrunners #lonelygoatrc #health #fitness #runningblog #runningblogger #citruseyewear #citruseyewearambassador
HM Training W13 - Easy 5 miles. Getting back following some man flu #weightloss #obesetobeast #fattofit #training #run #onlyruns #irunspire #runspirerunners #running #ukrunchat #strava #c25k #fitfam #redfoxrunclub #redfox #garmin #runr #runruk 🦊🦊
I miss running 🫶 It’s been a while since I’ve not run for 3 days but currently resting and patiently waiting for Fridays easy 3 miles! Still reliving the highlights on Sundays @londonmarathon 😍😍 Hope everyone having a good week! My fundraising page is open until the 21st of May, so if anyone fancies chucking me a couple of quid, I’d really appreciate it! Either click the below or the link in my bio! https://www.justgiving.com/page/dean-wicks-1697547078536?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fdean-wicks-1697547078536&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share Happy Hump Day! 💙💙💙💙
Race Week! It seems to have taken an age to come around but its finally Race Week! Having watched and been inspired by some great performances at Manchester. Boston and London its now almost time for me to head to the start line. Been keeping the miles low, and today was only 5, with a few 400m blasts chucked in just to rev the legs a bit. The rest of the week will all be about rest, minimal miles, carb loading and fighting off maranoia! Next stop Newport! Lets go! #marathon #marathintraining #almosttime #runstrong #irunspire #irunspirerunners #instarunner
🎶'Cause here I go again🎶 💯 Don't just pursue things you're good at. Do things that challenge you, that bring out the best in you and things that make you happy. Sometimes being uncomfortable uncovers a side of you that was hidden. Find ways to shine! 💪 🤸 Prerun warmup 🏃 Intervals 🏋️ Shoulders/Triceps 🥎 Softball practice 🎶 @paulmccartney & Wings - Silly Love Songs 🔥 🤛⛽ Chocolate caramel protein bar & @blackriflecoffee Berry Mocha & @saltstick electrolyte caps ⛽🤜 Apple banana cookies and cream protein shake 💯💪🔥
Nature is My PEACE!✌️ In the midst of nature, all my troubles seem to fade away… just like light breeze 😉 I believe that when You have peace, everything falls into place!✌️ Let the peace of nature wash away Your worries!🌿 #NaturePeace #PeaceOfMind 10km🏃🏻♀️ I am running #roarsomemile ❤️ #run #running #runners #sheruns #runrunrun #lovetorun #myrunningjourney #runningismylife #runningismytherapy #natureismyhome #runspirerunners #irunspire #runnerscommunity #runitfast #runlikeagirl #runningmom #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #altrarunning #trail #trailrun #trailrunning #trailrunner #laufen #kochambiegać
Welcome to the team @running_mummy_faye & @ohmydempsey 👋🏻😁 I’m looking forward to helping you both achieve your goals!🤝 Let’s get to work! #irunspire #runspirerunners #running #runningmotivation #runninguk #runningreels #runningcommunity #runningtips #runner #runnersofinstagram #runnerbeans #runnersworld #runnerscommunity #runnerslife #ukrunchat