Medal Monday. Failure is part of the long journey on the road to success. A tough lesson to learn but a very valuable one! Having goals , dreams , aspirations... However you want to word them, it is fundamentally important to recognise the knock back when it comes to making progress. The trajectory isn't a straight line up , embracing the set backs. Owning them , accepting them and not looking for excuses is all part of the process. Friday was my first 10km race for nearly 11 months. Anyone who knows me will understand I prefer to go for a hell of a lot longer but I do enjoy throwing myself into a shorter / sharper tests every now and then. I had a clear objective and race strategy going in but after a couple of KM's I soon realised this was out of the window. The classic Mike Tyson quote sprung to mind " everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the face" well luckily I didn't take a full blow to the face 🤣... Just to my overall body in terms of it moving at a pace that I required it too....I adapted and still came home with a fairly respectable time. Only 1 min down on last year and in all honesty it could have been far worse. I want to say well done to all my amazing club mates @newarkstridersrunningclub , who ran brilliantly! To @lincolndistrictrunners for organising an amazing event, the marshalls were excellent as always! I'll definitely be back next year. . . . . #trailrun #trailrunning #trailrunner #trailrace #run #running #runningcommunity #runner #newarkstriders #skelly10km #lincolndistrictrunners #failureispartoftheprocess #gbultraambassador #gbultras
Newark Striders put in work today! 1st Outdoor Meet for us. #newarkstriders #brickcity #track #tracklete #trackletics #trackandfield #outdoortrack #outdoortrackandfield #100m #200m #400m #800m
Well I can honestly say that will be my last Marathon......still a PB but suffered from cramps and did well not to 💩 myself 😭🤣 Half marathons are my favourite #manchestermarathon2024 @manchestermarathon #pb #newarkstriders
Let's have a go at this tomorrow then 🏃♂️😉 #manchestermarathon2024 #marathon #newarkstriders
Sunshine after the rain at track this evening 🌅 Another great session in the bag. Warm up and drills followed by 12 minutes at HM pace, 12 minutes 5k pace and then 800m fast. Feeling so much fitter and stronger after three weeks of good, consistent training. Few days rest now before some big miles at the weekend. #tracknightwednesday #newarkstriders #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #consistency
So excited to share that I have secured a charity place for this year’s Great North Run, running for Team NHS Charities Together 💙 NHS Charities Together is the national charity supporting and providing services to our NHS where it needs it most. Together with a network of over 230 NHS charities they support our incredible NHS workforce and emergency volunteers, so that they can continue with their vital life-saving work. They also fund projects that prevent ill health and improve care for patients and communities. I have worked in the NHS for over 22 years, the last 18 of those as a registered nurse. Last year I relied heavily on our NHS when I badly broke my elbow. I needed surgery and months of intensive rehab to get back to my usual daily activities, including being able to do my job again. The care and treatment I received from my local hospital was simply amazing, so this September, I get to run the Great North Run and give something back 💙 I have pledged to raise a minimum of £350, but would love to completely smash this target! If you would like to and are able to donate, the link is in my bio. No matter how big or small, all donations make a difference and will be hugely appreciated. By donating, you will help make a difference to NHS staff, patients and families over and above what the NHS alone can fund 🫶🫶 💙 Thank you so much 🙏 To find out more about NHS Charities Together, please visit nhscharitiestogether.co.uk Pic 4 - May 2020 during the COVID 19 pandemic 😷 Pic 5 - Jan 2023 after my elbow surgery 🦴 Pics 6 - July 2023 - Running in my scrubs at @newark_parkrun to celebrate 75 years of the NHS 💙 🏃🏻♀️ @nhscharitiestogether @great_run #NHSCharitiesTogether #NHSCharities #NHS #teamnhscharitiestogether #GreatNorthRun #GreatNorthRun2024 #GNR2024 #RunningEvent #ChallengeEvent #fundraising #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #thismumruns #runningmotivation #halfmarathon #tynebridge #newcastleupontyne #southshields #newarkstriders
Nice 20 mile race .... little bit wet 🏃♂️☔ #running #newarkstriders #20miles
By: Richard L. Smith This morning’s RLS Media inspiring showcase of talent and determination, we examine the excellence of Newark Striders track club, a mere beacon of hope for inner-city youth aged 5 to 17, made their mark at the AAU Indoor National Championships held in Virginia Beach, Virginia... Click the link in the bio for FULL story! #njnews #community #track #field #youthteam #championships #AAU #sportsevents #jfkreccenter #virginiabeach #newarkstriders #rlsmetro #rlsmedia #eastsidehighschool
Another weekend without football mom duties and a chance to join the club parkrun tour 🧡 This time it was a trip to one of my favourite childhood playgrounds 🫶 and one that any film fans might recognise from The Dark Knight Rises 🦇. I’ve run through the park a couple of times as part of the Robin Hood Half Marathon route, but never done the parkrun before. And what a busy one it was! Over 600 participants! A record for Wollaton and definitely the biggest parkrun I’ve been to so far. Alternative route was in use this morning with the lakeside path closed due to flood damage. Enjoyable course on a mix of paths and soft, muddy grass in a really beautiful setting, with some little hills to add a bit of spice 👌 Still taking things easy as I continue to recover from this lingering chest thing. After two courses of antibiotics and another 7 days of complete rest from any exercise except walking, the energy levels, lungs and legs were feeling really good today. Still have some crackles going on low down on one of my lungs, so keeping things easy for a bit longer. No hard or long runs planned until I’m fully better, but grateful to have been able to run this morning and enjoy a nice little trip out with the club. #loveparkrun #wollatonhallparkrun #nsrcparkruntour #parkruntourism #newarkstriders #wollatonhall #batman
Some proper XC conditions yesterday! Frustrating to not be able to give 100% ... While I appreciate it's easy to find excuses, this nagging cold is infuriating to be honest. It feels like I'm pretty much over it now but the final 10% can make a huge difference when it comes to execution and emptying the tank. With it being a relatively short course at 8km , 5 miles ( strong conversion rate I know... Thanks very much) the top end of what you can put yourself through is significant when it comes to places and minutes spent out on the course! Overall I shouldn't be too harsh on myself as I helped @newarkstridersrunningclub achieve a strong team result and everybody running for the club ran incredibly well in some challenging conditions! Certainly falls into the " character building" category of performances... Every picture tells a story doesn't it? . . . #run #running #runner #xc #crosscountry #newarkstriders #neonorange #properXC #everypicturetellsastory
Sunday 4th Feb. East Midlands League XC Race - Colwick Woods. My first time competing in a cross country league race and what an initiation it was! A super hilly woodland course just on the outskirts of Nottingham city. Mild temperatures meant the shorts were out for the first time this year and I was glad to have chosen my old faithful Inov8 X-Talon 200s to confidently handle the copious amounts of mud! Flew down the downhills, struggled on the longer uphills. Found a little bit more for a final push at the end. Finished 54/81 females. I’m no elite, but was pleased with the effort I put in and, above all, thoroughly enjoyed it 🙌 Lovely to be out there representing @newarkstridersrunningclub. A massive well done to my fellow club mates for their superb efforts on what is a really tough course 🧡 Taking a few rest days now after developing some crackles on the lower left lung, but hoping to be fit enough for the final race of the series next weekend. Apparently it’s a lot flatter! 📷 Photo 3 @snaphappy_chris 🎥 @mum_mafia 📷 Photo 5 @philippaclarke026 #eastmidlandscrosscountry #colwickwoods #nottingham #homecity #newarkstriders #nevertooold #instarunners #thismumruns #fitover40
Nice first race of the year setting me up nicely for Manchester Marathon in April 🏃♂️ #warwickhalfmarathon #newarkstriders #garmin
Trying to muster a smile through the DNF tears in my eyes. And clinging onto my race pack for dear life! Thank you so much to Will for capturing this 🙏 📸 @willhp.photo #mudcrew #arc50 #dnf #newarkstriders #dustyclub
Back again at @roundsheffieldrun ! I thoroughly enjoyed kicking off the year in 2023 with this epic event! It was an easy decision to get back out in the mud and see where I'm at moving into the year ahead. I must say I am delighted to knock 2 minutes off last years time. It was a case of digging deep , blowing and grinding my way up the climbs but the downhill sections felt glorious! Full send mode was engaged and the legs felt great, free flowing and attacking. Will I be back next year...more than likely, it's an amazing concept and very well organised! Thanks to all the volunteers and race staff for doing an amazing job. . . . . #run #running #runner #trailrun #trailrace #trailrunning #roundsheffieldrun #roundsheffieldrunwinterrun #teamvåga #newarkstriders #mudfordays #mud #fullsend #firstraceoftheyear
Breaking the 20 min barrier on the track over 5km. ✅ Final goal of 2023 ✅ Time : 19 mins 43 seconds. 12 and half laps of emptying the tank and letting the legs and lungs burn. Ultimately it's a fine balance of dialing up the pace and living in the zone of discomfort for what feels significantly longer than 20 mins. Amazing to see many others run PB's tonight @newarkstridersrunningclub , a brilliant end to an amazing year down the track. . . . #run #running #runner #trackrunning #trackrunner #newarkstriders #tankempty #mydaysthathurtbutibloodylovedit
Festive running continues this week with a massive club turn out for the Christmas Lights Run 🎄Preceded by the eagerly awaited draw for the club London Marathon place. Pretty good odds with a 1 in 10 chance, but not to be for me this time. Probably just as well though with Dukeries 40 on the calendar two weeks later! #instarunners #newarkstriders #christmaslightsrun #londonmarathonclubplace
Last Sunday this 4 enjoyed an autumnal 🍂 and spooky 👻 run at @worksophalloweenhalf 🎃 Although small in numbers we were adopted and looked after by our friends at @newarkstridersrunningclub Thanks for the support guys 🙌 🏃🏻♂️ 🏃♀️ #btc #dbs #binghamtriclub #newarkstriders #run #running #triathletes #halfmarathon #worksophalloweenhalfmarathon #halloween #sundayrunday #longrunsunday #friends #teams #teamspirit #clubfriendlies
Worksop Half Marathon My fitness is slowly coming back #worksophalfmarathon #newarkstriders #garminforerunner245 #nikealphafly
Club colours were perfect for Halloween themed Newark parkrun today 🎃 A happy coincidence that it was also the Newark Striders parkrun takeover, with the volunteer roster made up mostly of club members. It was a fantastic turnout! Ran the whole thing with one glove off to take some pics of the occasion 🧤and captured a lovely smile and high-five from Donna at the finish funnel 🫶🏻 Had to have an appropriately coloured post-parkrun treat at the end too 🧡 #newarkstriders #newarkparkrun #halloween #teamorange
@run.foxrun we did it! 🧡 🏝️ 🏃🏻♀️ 🏃🏼♀️🏅 🏅 #medalmonday #palmahalfmarathon #inmemoryofsarahfoxclark #ovariancancerawareness #halfmarathonpb #mallorca #palmademallorca #followthesun #newarkstriders
A second evening of headtorch trailing this week, this time through the woods with the club. Lovely chatty run, but also quite pacey! Kindly dropped from the depths of the woods afterwards to the outskirts of town and the safety of streetlights, for a cool down run home. Couple of days rest now, ready for Palma Half on Sunday 🏝️ 🇪🇸 #trailrunning #runningmojoisdefinitelyback #newarkstriders #followthesun
Not the best but got it done, time to get fit AGAIN! 🙄😢🏃🐖 #robinhoodhalf #newarkstriders #weruntogether
Standard flat lay before tomorrow #robinhoodhalfmarathon #newarkstriders #garminforerunner245 #nikealphafly #werantogether
Well that was a tough one today absolutely boiling at the start of the run 🌞 then after I finished it absolutely pissed it down 😂⛈️....not time to eat everything and beer 🍻🍽️ #GNR2023 #newarkstriders
Looking forward to this one tomorrow #greatnorthrun #newarkstriders #halfmarathon #greatnorthrun
First ever track competition! Made a last minute decision yesterday to see if I could compete in the final match of the Notts Development League today. I was heading there anyway to support my other half who was representing the local AC, but decided I wanted to get involved too. I’ve really been enjoying the track sessions with my own club, but have never competed before and wanted to get some official times down as a benchmark to progress from. First up was the 100m, followed by 400m half an hour later, then 200m a couple of hours after that. There were also field events, hurdles and steeplechase to choose from, but I decided to stick with what I know! 🏃🏼♀️ Being put in heats for the 100m and 200m with my other half (the sprinter of the family) made it interesting! No way I was ever going to catch him, but it was fun to be competing together. Having never had any coaching in form/technique and not even owning a pair of spikes, I was never going to break any records. But I was really pleased with myself for showing up, having a go at something new and earning some new PBs. 💫 100m (17.2) 1 sec PB 💫 400m (84.6) 12 sec PB 💫 200m (36.9) - no previous time. Enjoyed the 200m the most as it’s short enough to not tire too much, but gives you a bit of time to get into the rhythm of it. 400m was hard with the legs completely tying up in the last 50m. The lungs felt absolutely fine though which I’m putting down to all the endurance stuff I do. Lovely to catch up with @amy_runnerx @tom_5k_runner, @darling_captain and Netty who all ran really well today 👏 👏 The aim of the event is, ‘to provide and encourage competition and enjoyment for as wide a range of participants as is possible, with the development of athletes of all ages, from U17 to Masters, along with the training and development of officials, being of paramount importance’ (Nottsaaa.org) It was a really friendly event and great to see representation from all three Newark clubs 🧡 💙 💚 Definitely going to take part again next year and might even add some spikes to my shoe collection! #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #nottsdevelopmentleague #newarkstriders #newarkac #notfastrc
Looking forward to this one tomorrow @thedbwoodnewarkhalfmarathon #newarkstriders
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Summer Solstice 10k 🌅 10k PB 🥳 Started the weekend right last night, running for the first time in this popular local race. Weather was on the warm side, but not scorching. I went hoping to beat my previous 10k PB of 57:45, set at the Stilton Stumble in 2019, a similar course elevation wise, so good for comparison’s sake. I would have been happy with anything under that, but had a little bit of desire to get between 55-56 mins if I felt I was running well. With this in mind, I set off running my own race aiming to stay somewhere between the 50 minute and 60 minute pacers. For the first 5k I could see the 50 flag up ahead and told myself not to look back to see where the 60 pacer was, but just keep moving forward. Around half way, just as I’d cracked open the @protein_rebel Maple Ignite, I was joined by @beastmodewhitey who I had casually mentioned my goal to before the race. From there on he kept me under his watch, covertly pacing me, giving me words of encouragement and pushing me to increase my effort in the last 2k. With the finish line in sight, I quickly glanced at my watch and saw that with a final push, I might sneak in under 55 minutes. So I picked up the pace, sprinted the last few 100 metres and finished with a chip time of 54:30 - a PB by over 3 minutes! Absolutely over the moon and exceeded all my expectations! A fantastic evening too for so many of my fellow @newarkstridersrunningclub mates also smashing PBs 👏 Support from volunteers and spectators was awesome, especially outside the Staunton Arms pub 👍 👍 Wonderful as always to catch up with the local running community. The preconceived idea I had in my head that I wouldn’t enjoy the route was completely unfounded! Thank you @granthamrc for a really friendly, well organised race bringing all the Feel Good Friday vibes. See you next year! Pic 1: @richard_hallphoto #summersolstice10k #granthamrunningclub #newarkstriders #runnersofinstagram #instarunners
Newark Striders RC headed to @ylcparkrun this morning for the club parkrun tour. My first time visiting Yarborough and the fast, flat, tarmac course made a nice change for the legs after lots of time on the trails this week. Chuffed to get my fastest parkrun time this year 🙌 A good turn out of neon orange, and especially lovely to catch up with the incredible @run.foxrun 🧡 Great to see regular volunteers Natalie (today’s RD) and Kate, who I met recently when they visited @newark_parkrun. Also nice to meet volunteer Nick, who was up visiting from and RDs at @banbury_parkrun We had a good natter afterwards all about ultras! 👌 98th parkrun done. 100th is not far away now … 🥳 #loveparkrun #parkrunuk #ylcparkrun #newarkstriders #newarkstridersparkruntour #parkrunvolunteers
Let's talk about the 5km, all or nothing. A distance I hate to love and love to hate sometimes. I always light a few matches early and push to get out quick. Having sufficient space for my long stride is something that fills me with confidence and is important for my headspace. Racing this distance is such a fine balance of pacing and pushing yourself to the limit. Pace too easy for too long and you can leave your limit untouched and end up finishing with plenty left in the tank. Frustrated and wondering what could have been... Go out too hot ( which is what I often do 😂) and the back end of the race is an absolute sufferfest, your pace fades significantly. It literally feels like every second is taking an eternity and whatever distance remains seems a marathon away. That's the beauty and the brutality of it, you know in your head it's about being comfortable in the uncomfortable. Once your mentality shifts and you can sit in this zone of hurt , you ultimately can achieve more than you think was possible. The event I was taking part in was the Gordon Whelbourn running week ,a really well organised series of 5km races hosted by Newark Athletics club . I must mention my amazing running club @newarkstridersrunningclub ! Many of my club mates ran all 5 of the races this week, and the attendance has been phenomenal... A sea of Neon orange from Monday to Friday. . Thanks @dawn.woodwxrd for the 📸 . . . #run #running #runner #allornothing #5km #beautifulybrutal #newarkstriders #comfortableintheuncomfortable #mentalitymonster #thinkpink
Headed down to the local park last night to take part in the 4th race of the Gordon Whelbourn Running Week. Now in its 36th year, it is a series of 5 races of approx 5k, held in various locations around Newark. Open to all and especially popular with the local running clubs. Last minute decision to go along, but really pleased that I did as these kind of events make me push myself, taking me out of my long distance plodding comfort zone! As per usual, set off way too quick in the first mile, but managed to stay at a consistent pace for the rest of the race. First time I’ve felt the lungs burning for a very long time! Not a PB, but happy with the effort I put in, all things considered. Great to see so many people taking part, each putting in their own brilliant efforts out on the course, from the front to the back of the pack 👏 And always good to see a nice sea of Striders neon orange! Well done to everyone running and massive thanks to Newark AC for organising and all the volunteers and supporters out on the course 👏 🙏 😊 #gordonwhelbournweek #newarkstriders #newarkac #notfastrc #sconcepark #runnersofinstagram
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Zair long jumping. He came in 1st place with a PR 15.5. #newarkstriders #zaircook #trackandfieldmom
So last night was an absolute belter... Full send Friday! At the 10km trail Skelly Race and it didn't disappoint. I had a goal of trying to run inside 45 minutes and I ended up being very happy to set a new PB of 42.34! I started pretty hot ( no surprise there haha) despite telling myself to not push too hard I was well on up my splits through the first 2 miles. I managed to dial things back a bit going into mile 3 but by the time I arrived at mile 4, I was starting to suffer a little bit due to the early excitement and overzealous start. I continued to suffer through mile 5 but at this point I had a serious word with myself, managed to pick the pace back up and maintained this through to the last stretch. Glad to have some good feelings in the legs still I powered through with a decent kick at the end. Checking the watch, a big smile crept across my race, it wasnt exactly to script but I knew I'd ran a PB. The course profile was pretty flat , with a decent mix of trail / bridleway and crunched up B roads. The event was incredibly well organised and the marshalls were amazing and hugely supportive. I must also mention all of my fellow @newarkstridersrunningclub club mates who ran incredibly well. Great start to the weekend and lovely bottle of beer including in the race reward swag. . . . . #trailrunner #trailrunning #trailrace #trailrun #skelly10km #newarkstriders #fullsendfriday #vaga #suunto #adidasterrex #pb #
1st outdoor meet this year Rainy day in Connecticut but he held it down 2nd place 100m dash 1st in 200m dash #NEWARKSTRIDERS
Debut club race & 5k PB 🥳 What a lovely evening to kick off the Notts Summer League, a series of 5 races between April and August, open to all clubs affiliated with the Notts Amateur Athletics Association. Race 1 took place in the beautiful surroundings of Hexgreave Hall with a 5 mile route on mixed terrain. First time I’ve ever done anything like this so had no idea what to expect and felt a little bit nervous, but went with zero pressure or expectations of myself, having only been back running a few weeks. The early part of the race was mostly downhill on country lanes, followed by a long straight along a former railway line. I knew I’d been running faster than usual and when I glanced at my watch after a mile and a half I realised I might be on for a 5k PB. I was feeling good, so pushed myself to keep up the pace until I hit 3.1 miles, but didn’t know at that point if I’d managed the PB. Allowed myself a few seconds of walking after that, before running at a more comfortable pace for the last couple of miles which were mostly uphill and trail. Delighted when Garmin and Strava confirmed a 3 second 5k PB of 26:40 🙌 - just scraped it! Huge thanks to @newarkstridersrunningclub - the club and track sessions are definitely making a difference to my running and you’re such a friendly bunch 🧡 🧡 Also big shout out and thanks to @thomasbanks_runs_and_rides for my training plan and your amazing support 🙏 And well done to the other half, debuting for his club. Made a change for the kids to watch us racing! A really enjoyable evening and a brilliant turnout. Bring on Race 2! #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #newarkstriders #nottsaaasummerleague #hexgreavehall #runningmotivation #5kpb
Bright, breezy and a little bit fresh 🥶 at the track last night for the club 5k speed building session. 10 minutes warm up, 8 x 1 minute hard effort [1 min recovery], 5 minute cool down. Really enjoy these club sessions, as when left to my own devices I have a tendency to run between easy and the grey zone, never really pushing myself speed wise, unless I’m following a plan. It definitely helps having someone tell me to run fast 😂 Running hard for a minute at a time feels achievable for me at the moment, but with a bit of consistency, one day I might manage my effort pace for a whole mile! Hit the recovery with @protein_rebel and a good curry later on🍛 #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #tracksession #newarkstriders #hokaoneone #hokafans #keepshowingup #proteinrebel #wishedirememberedmygloves
Lovely evening for the Monday club run and a nice route down to the lake and back 🧡 Happy to have managed to run the entire route and come in under sub-10 minute mile for the first time since returning to running 3 weeks ago. It definitely helps to run with faster club mates! Resting heart rate has come down quite a bit over the last 10 days, another good sign that the fitness is on its way back 👌 🙌 #runner #clubrun #newarkstriders #baldertonlake #instarunners #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #keepshowingup
That was probably one of the hardest half marathons I've done! Some brutal hills... The time reflects 🥵😭 #sheffieldhalfmarathon #newarkstriders #halfmarathon #hilly #garminforerunner245 #nikealphafly
Let's have a go at this tomorrow then! #garminforerunner245 #nikealphafly #newarkstriders #sheffieldhalfmarathon #hilly
My baby and his team is 1st place in the nation for 4/200 relay #newarkstriders #zaircook #trackmom
Kentucky bound! #USATF #indoornationals #newarkstriders
First Half marathon Race of the year..... Not bad to say I'm still carrying some Christmas turkey 😂🦃🏃 #newarkstriders #prestwoldhallhalfmarthon #halfmarathon #nikealphafly #garmin #runningmakesmehappy
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I was down at the @newark.parkrun yesterday seeing the @thedbwoodnewarkhalfmarathon giving the donations from the last half marathon to local charities and organisations. More to follow from that event later. My images are free for non-commercial and non-political purposes if you credit my photo with my name at the time of posting. If you have any doubts, please check with me. Otherwise, please don't complain when a bill asking for payment inevitably arrives. I am a journalist with a strong photography background. I am a Getty images photographer and have been exhibited all over the world. At the moment my beat is predominantly sport with the occasional news article. Follow me for street, people and sports photography and photojournalism. #newarkhalfmarathon #Newark #Newarkontrent #newarkhalf #marathon #running #Nottinghamshire #athletes #longdistancerunnings #parkrun #parkrunuk #robcurrell #sportphoto #sportphotography #runforfun #athletics #Newarkstriders #Newarkathleticclub #notfast #actionphotography #sportmotivation #sportsphoto #shootlife #photographyaddict #thestreetphotographyhub #urbanandstreet #igstreet
Sunday Runday. First cross country race of the year for me. Very frosty and rock solid underfoot this morning but a thoroughly enjoyable race. Managed to knock 2 minutes off last year's time on the same course. Always good to finish with a decent kick at the end.... I do bloody love a sprint finish. Well organised event and lovely to have incredibly supportive marshals. . . . #crosscountry #running #runner #run #runnersofinstagram #newarkstriders #kickersgonnakick #salomonrunning #salomonrunning #2xu #teamvåga #suunto
✈️ 38 years young but never too old to pull the airplane out for the 📸 Thanks @roundsheffieldrun for a great race and epic photo. . . . #run #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #trailrun #trailrunner #salomon #salomonrunning #suunto #vaga #newarkstriders #readyfortakeoff #airplanegotstyle
My baby at New Balance track. He added another medal to his collection. #zaircook #newarkstriders #trackmom
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It’s over when I get the curve. #newarkstriders #trackandfield
Little man copped 🥇LJ🥇HJ🥇SP at the #speedcapital2022 NY meet scoring a whopping 30 points for his team #newarkstriders. The Newark Striders 10u boys absolutely destroyed the competition in overall point production putting up the most points of any other age group in the meet with teams from as far away as Wisconsin in attendance. 🏆🏆🏆 Lil G was the only triple gold field events winner for any age group. 🥳
First track meet for indoor season… my son has medals for 4x2 relay and 200 meters. This was an all day event #newarkstriders #zaircook #trackmom
Worksop Half Marathon...... Not bad to say I'm carrying a injury 🏃♂️😀🙄👍🏻 #halfmarathon #nikealphafly #newarkstriders
37 you've been bloody good to me. We got engaged @razzo6 , explored new places and made some epic memories. We also got to eat in some truly outstanding restaurants. My love for running and specifically trail running deepened significantly. I got to support my brother on an amazing accomplishment and also run my first 50 mile ultra @pennine_barrier_ultra . I was very pleased with plenty of PBs throughout the year and the help and support of my running club @newarkstridersrunningclub has been awesome. I've loved every event I have entered and even won my first race , joining the club has opened so many doors. Finally I am 289 days into my run or ride project for 2022... If you want to donate links in the Bio. Let's see what 38 holds in store. . . . #run #running #runnersofinstagram #trailrunning #trailrunner #ultrarunning #newarkstriders #penninebarrierultra #runorride365 #banksandrobinson #travel #adventure #finefood #michelinstar #37yearsyoungthanksverymuch
@adidas Maverick race series at Grimsthorpe Castle on Saturday was excellent for a whole host of reasons. First and foremost I got to run with my Brother Alex.. He's a large part of the reason I got into trail running. His accomplishments in the sport are nothing short of inspiring so being able to run alongside him for the half marathon distance was epic. His pacing for me was bang on the money throughout the 13 miles and I was over the moon to run a PB. The course itself was a lovely undulating route, with very well stocked aid stations and awesome friendly event staff. To top it all off the weather was absolutely brilliant and the photographer out on course captured some epic 📷 snaps . . . . #trailrun #trackrunner #trailrunning #run #runner #runnersofinstagram #trailhalfmarathon #adidasmaverick #adidasoriginals #grimsthorpecastle #newarkstriders #inov8 #vaga #asics #gore #Suunto #runorride365 #dayslager #moju
Over the moon that I've fainly broke the sub 1.30 half marathon.... Its took me long enough 👍🏻😀🏃♂️🍻 great course perfect conditions #robinhoodhalf #newarkstriders #nikealphafly
Looking forward to the #robinhoodhalfmarathon tomorrow 🏃♂️👍🏻😀 #robinhoodhalf #garmin #newarkstriders #nikealphafly
Sunday Runday was a brilliant day out for me at the Ponton Plod, Hosted by the excellent Notfast run club. My first ever race win, (I'm not counting the multiple sports day victories haha!) I raced over the 12 mile course and actually paced myself reasonably well in the early miles. Resisting the temptation I always have to get off to a flyer. Having dialed the pace back I enjoyed the rolling trails and settled into my running. Reserving some energy to be able to have a decent enough kick in the last couple of miles. The course itself was incredibly well marked out with very well stocked aid stations. The marshals were amazing and when I finished the brocoli and Stilton soup followed by Apple pie were both delicious. I will certainly be returning to this event next year and perhaps moving up a distance to tackle the 17 miles. Overall I am incredibly pleased to have the honour of the quickest time on the day and onwards to the next race now. 🏅 . . . . #run #running #runner #racewinner #1stever1stplace #trailrun # #trailrunning #trailrunner #pontonplod #newarkstriders #vaga #suunto #runningprogress #stiltonandbroccolisouphellyes
Got a love hate relationship with my cancer meds, on one hand it’s keeping me in good health (along with all the changes I’ve made to my lifestyle) but on the other hand it’s making me look like a crazy person, when I’m not in the pool or the sea I’m hiding under clothes, towels and sun shade!!! But still, having an amazing time on this beautiful island with my husband and I would not have missed it for the world!!! #stlucia #royaltonstlucia #rucaparib #treadmillrunning #noexcuses #britonscantruninheat #needmoreairconditioning #skincrawling #running #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #nevergiveup #runningwithcancer #stage4cancer #stage4ovariancancer #stage4ovariancancersurvivor #tealwarrior #tealwarriorsfightharder #incurablecancer #almost5yearswithcancer #marathontraining #motivateamate #yorkshiremarathon #yorkshiremarathontraining #ultramarathontraining #newarkstriders #veganrunner #vegan #plantbased
The night before 🏃♂️ #gnr #newarkstriders #gnr2022 #nikealphafly
It’s been a long time since I ran on a treadmill and use to find it boring, and I probably would if I was doing it all the time, but after a few days of not running, loved this, even though it was very hot!! And after a rubbish sleep too. Now by the pool, with my feet covered due to sun sensitivity causing incredibly itchy skin, especially on my feet. One of the nasty side effects to my cancer medication, Rucaparib!! #stlucia #royaltonstlucia #rucaparib #treadmillrunning #noexcuses #britonscantruninheat #needmoreairconditioning #skincrawling #running #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #nevergiveup #runningwithcancer #stage4cancer #stage4ovariancancer #stage4ovariancancersurvivor #tealwarrior #tealwarriorsfightharder #incurablecancer #almost5yearswithcancer #marathontraining #motivateamate #yorkshiremarathon #yorkshiremarathontraining #ultramarathontraining #newarkstriders #veganrunner #vegan #plantbased
Deep into the @penninetrails Marathon on Saturday.. trying to smile the pain away. Thank you for the epic 📷 @mickhallphotos . . . #trailrun #trailmarathon #trailrunning #trailrunner #run #smilethepainaway #deepinthepaincave #salomon #salomonrunning #inov8 #vaga #suunto #newarkstriders
#Repost @.run.foxrun with @get_repost If you like it...please Follow me to see more Well that was the most horrendous run I’ve ever done, this post menopausal woman does not do well in the heat!! It was slow, incredibly hilly, mostly up hill, ridiculously hot and hated every minute of it!! Would I do it again, probably 😂 #Belperrover2022 #Belperrovernearlykilledme #runningthroughmenopause #runningwithcancer #newarkstriders #runningsolo #peakdistrictrunning #trailrun #hotrun #ovariancancer #tealwarrior #nevergiveup #chooseyourchallenge #motivateamate #missedmyrunningfriends #sauconyperegrine
Well that was the most horrendous run I’ve ever done, this post menopausal woman does not do well in the heat!! It was slow, incredibly hilly, mostly up hill, ridiculously hot and hated every minute of it!! Would I do it again, probably 😂 #Belperrover2022 #Belperrovernearlykilledme #runningthroughmenopause #runningwithcancer #newarkstriders #runningsolo #peakdistrictrunning #trailrun #hotrun #ovariancancer #tealwarrior #nevergiveup #chooseyourchallenge #motivateamate #missedmyrunningfriends #sauconyperegrine
Newark Half Marathon Happy with the time considering the weather 🌞🏃♂️🥵😀 #newarkstriders #nikealphafly #newarkhalfmarathon #running #halfmarathon
#Repost @.run.foxrun with @get_repost If you like it...please Follow me to see more I’ve always struggled in the heat, to the point that I will actively avoid running in it!! So am really proud of last night’s 10k run. It’s not a PB but I felt good and actually loved it!! After a difficult week of feeling rubbish so really needed this 😁 #menopauseandheatdontmixwell #runningwithcancer #runningkeepsmegoing #keeptrying #nevergiveup #summerrunning #sleafordstriderssummer10k #newarkstriders #motivateamate #stage4cancer #tealwarrior #runningfriendsarethebestfriends #veganrunner #ovariancancer #incurablecancersurvivor #incurablecancer #cancersucks #nikeairzoomxvaporflynext2 #nikeoficial #lovenike #nikerunning
I’ve always struggled in the heat, to the point that I will actively avoid running in it!! So am really proud of last night’s 10k run. It’s not a PB but I felt good and actually loved it!! After a difficult week of feeling rubbish so really needed this 😁 #menopauseandheatdontmixwell #runningwithcancer #runningkeepsmegoing #keeptrying #nevergiveup #summerrunning #sleafordstriderssummer10k #newarkstriders #motivateamate #stage4cancer #tealwarrior #runningfriendsarethebestfriends #veganrunner #ovariancancer #incurablecancersurvivor #incurablecancer #cancersucks #nikeairzoomxvaporflynext2 #nikeoficial #lovenike #nikerunning
So today I will mostly be eating!! Pre cancer I weighed 2 stone heavier than this and people use to tell me I was too skinny!! A combination of running and trying to be super healthy (not always successfully) has resulted in a huge weight loss, one that probably wasn’t needed!! People keep telling me I’m getting too skinny and are concerned. I eat loads, sometimes I get fed up of the sizes of portions I need to eat to try and maintain my weight!!! So for me this morning, it’s 3 x a serving of chocolate porridge!! #cancer #cancerdiet #vegan #plantbased #veganfortheplanet #veganformyhealth #veganfortheanimals #stage4cancer #ovariancancer #newarkstriders #veganrunner #tooskinny #tryingtobehealthy #tryingtosurvive #motivateamate #mycancerjourney
First run in a couple of weeks, everything was getting on top of me, being back at work full time after chemo, doing extra hours to go towards our holiday, healthy eating gone out of the window, headaches and generally feeling like crap. Decided something had to give and unfortunately running is what got dumped. Back on it now I hope as need to start training for the Yorkshire Marathon in October!!! #sometimesarestisneeded #chemotherapy #fightingcancer #motivateamate #yorkshiremarathon2022 #marathontraining #tealwarriors #tealwarriorsfightharder #ovariancancer #fightlikeagirl #ovariancancerfighter #stage4cancer #notgivingup #newarkstriders #vegan #runnersofinstagram #nikeobsessed