parkrun #180 and some tourism at Swansea Bay parkrun. @brooksrunninguk were there and we’d signed up in advance to try on some trainers. I already run in the Brooks Glycerin 20s (thanks to @startfitnessuk they’re a regular in my rotation) so figured I’d give the 21 a go. Pleased to say they’re super comfy. As for Swansea Bay parkrun it’s a fast one, flat and pretty views across the bay. Busy parkrun with 543 there today! Btw North East pals, Brooks are at Town Moor parkrun on 25 May if you fancy trying some yourself.
Not as fast as hoping but nice to dip under 15mins in my first 5k of the spring/summer season at the excellent @bristoltrackclub 5k at Odd Down. The official time of 14:59 was exactly 10s slower than this race at the same time last year - not too bad in beeezy cons. Excited to get stuck into some fast 3 and 5ks in the coming months 👍 📸 @dundry_chris @digdeep.racephotography #5krun #westerntempo
Good luck everyone running the London Marathon 🙌🏼 you’ve got this! Go out there and enjoy it 💥💥💥 #londonmarathon2022 🏃🏻♀️ . . . #londonmarathon #runninginspiration #polarvantagem2 #runningcommunity #wejustrun #weruntogether #ukrunchat #runner #shokzopenrun #instarunners #runitfast #worlderunners #fblogger #bornrunner
parkrun #179 today and some North East tourism with a first visit to Darlington South Park. Also my 50th different parkrun location. Well, what a nice park! So many flowers in bloom, blossom on the trees and bright sunshine. Really nice course and a teeny hill at the end of each lap which was fun. I’ll be back! (hopefully on another sunny day) Another bit of tourism coming up next week too! Guesses are welcome (it’s not north east) 👀
Yesterday evening, the team made their way to Hyde Park for the @runthroughuk Chase the Sun 5k and 10k races 🏃🏻♂️ Even though it was more like 'Chase The Wind', with a distinct lack of sun and chilly start 🥶, the team still smashed out some impressive results. Sarah came in as 3rd lady on the 10k course, and Bert set a new 10k PB! Some great results all round 👏🏻! #runthrough #hydepark #chasethesun #CTS #metpoliceathleticsclub #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #londonrunners #running #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnescommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running #runningteam
It’s London marathon in a matter of days! Whether it’s your first marathon, first major, or 15th marathon I’ve got 10 top tips. 🌟 Nothing new on race day. Nope! You should’ve ran a longish run in your gear already and know it fits comfortably. You don’t want chaffing or anything uncomfortable for 26.2 miles. 🌟 Cut your toenails. A similar theme here but you don’t want any toe trouble over miles of pavement pounding! 🌟 Take something warm for the start line. Any old hoody/top will do. If it’s raining then a bin bag is a good option to stay dry. Discarded clothing will be collected by charities. 🌟 Pace yourself. You might have a goal in mind, have a second goal too. Know what pace per mile or km you need and stick at it. If you’re feeling good in the second half, push on a bit. 🌟 Fuelling! Whatever your strategy has been through training, stick to it! Gels, jelly babies, pretzels, whatever. Know your splits for taking on fuel and even if you don’t feel like it, do it. You’ll thank yourself later. Bonus tip - embrace the carb load the next few days. 🌟 Take it easy ahead of marathon day. If you’re visiting London and heading to the expo, go early and be mindful that you don’t spend hours and hours walking around. Make Saturday a nice chilled day, you can do some sightseeing along the marathon route! 🌟 Soak up all the energy. It’s an amazing experience and maybe you’ll be back for more or this will be your one London marathon. Don’t take it for granted! 🌟 Look up when you run across tower bridge. If you don’t live in London then this should be a pretty iconic moment for you. It was for me. I had a little cry. Marathons make me emotional 🤷🏻♀️ 🌟 Watch out for water bottles, if you’re taking on water at the stations along the course make sure you don’t trip on any discarded bottles. Try and fling yours in the bin if you can, or at least off the roads. 🌟 Have a post marathon plan if you’re meeting other people. Signal was rubbish last year along The Mall by the finish so arrange a meeting place in advance. Fellow marathoners, if I’ve missed anything add it in the comments. Whatever happens on the day, enjoy it and make the most of it. Good luck! 🙌
Medal Monday - MPAC does LLHM🥇🏃🏻♀️🚔 Yesterday, the team hit the streets of London for the @londonlandmarkshalf with 14 MPAC runners taking on the 13.1 miles 🏃🏻♂️! We had some amazing results, with Nick and Matt coming in 56th and 83rd, respectively, out of nearly 19,000 runners 😲. Kat and Anna represented the ladies, coming in 87th and 120th out of the 11,000 ladies that ran 🤯! Even those on the injury bench joined in the celebrations as 'cheer team' 🥳, and of course, there had to be post-race refs afterwards! Well done to everyone that ran yesterday 👏🏻! #halfmarathon #llhm #llhm2024 #metpoliceathleticsclub #medalmonday #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #londonrunners #running #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running
Long run today with @parcliferunners in the middle. Nice to join another social running group and the 10k route was canny. We had sun, rain and gusty wind but that’s all part of the fun. 🌞 🌧️ 💨
Really good early morning track session yesterday. Pushed on to hit sub 20 pace on each rep and it’s a step in the right direction. I managed to avoid this massive puddle on each 400 though - not getting these new Speed 4s dirty while they’re still new! Thanks to @paul.robson.rocker for the encouragement yesterday and the Friday @wearside.triathlon.club group that let me join their morning sessions (even as a Harrier) This is what the running community is all about - supporting each other. 🙌
April monthly mile ⏱️ 6:28 Went along earlier this week to the monthly mile at South Shields. Didn’t run as I’d expected and came away feeling a bit disappointed with my time of 6:28. When I ran York parkrun last year (2 weeks before I ran Berlin marathon) I averaged 6:17. For context that was following weeks of higher mileage and focused marathon training so I really should stop comparing. 🫠 Maybe I set too high of an expectation I’d be able to run 6:15 for one mile on Wednesday night. Anyway, no excuses - it’s a marker and something to build from.
Freezing cold, pouring rain, wet, soppy, wind gust strong enough to blow us over and even small bouts of hail & snow here in Indiana but we didn’t let that stop us & still got 3 miles in this evening! Running streak day 1776!! 🇺🇸 The same year America was born. Kinda cool! 🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♂️ Just another day out doing what we do! #wejustrun #thereisnofinishline #runningstreak #run #running #getoutside #indiana #america #fit #fitnessmotivation #motivated
Meet the PRO edition! The biggest challenge of an Ice Bath is getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, this is where the growth happens. It takes a lot to get into the ice bath and more to stay there settling into it. The goal is never giving in, and adding duration little by little. . . . . #icebath #coldplunge #coldplungetherapy #lumiicebath #coldwatertherapy #runner #ukrunchat #runsocial #runnerscommunity #igrunners #instarunners #runners #instarunner #getactive #instarun #runnersofinstagram #lovetorun #werunsocial #wejustrun
“He has risen, just as he said” 📈 🐣💨
North Tyneside 10K 🏃🏻♀️ 2 years since I ran this 10k and a good test to see where my fitness is. 43:40 was the time to beat, so holding a pace just under 7 min miles. Trying to get my legs going after priory hill was a struggle! I focused on running the mile I was in and managed a 5 second PB (I thought I’d totally lost it when mile 3 was 30 sec slower than target pace - so that’s a win!) also ran a silly fast first km 🤣 swipe for results and some Strava stats too (I measured it long at 6.25 miles hence the 43:20 but that’s a target to beat next… Right?!) Post run sea dip then coffee and cannoli in the sun. 6 weeks to go until my next 10k @sunderlandcityrun and hill reps are on the cards!!
Whilst some of the @western_tempo crew have been enjoying a warm weather training camp in Portugal, the rest of us continue to get the graft done here in the 🌧️ and 💨 of Blighty! We’re not jealous at all 🤥😂. To be fair, there have been moments of sunshine, but far too far apart! It’s been a long, wet winter 🌧️😩. Still, I’ve got some decent sessions done over the Easter break in Cheltenham (at the Prince if Wales) and on the Bissoe Trail in Cornwall (whilst we’ve been down with Granny and Gramps). It’s always good to have a good smash up on the trail and then catch up with Ricci (@saintpiran) at the @saintpirancafe over a coffee and cake 👍 Sadly, it’s been a bit TOO windy and wet for the open road at times so I’ve been confined to the turbo in the garage for quite a bit. But, we’ve had plenty of time to enjoy the Cornish coastline 🥰 #trackrunner #trailrunner #saintpirancycling
The reason we run is for a sunrise like this. And the view of being above the tree-line 🌲 ⛰️ This was from last Monday when I was able to get to the mountains. I can’t get always get to the mountains which is a shame@but I’m doing everything I can to mimic them on the treadmill and stairmaster! As much as I hate doing these, it’s good for mental training too! Big big few weeks of training incoming ahead of @ultratrailsnowdonia . . . . . #flyhumanfly #hokarunning #hoka_eu #trailrunning #igers #runnersofinstagram #loverunning #runnersofinsta #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #running #sunrise #whywerun #runningcommunity #runhappy #mountainrunning #mountainrunner #runnerslife #runnershigh #wejustrun #runnersneed #letsruntogether #keepshowingup #trailmarathon
Cannot wait for warm morning runs again 😎👌🏼 . . . . . . . #fitblondebrian #instarunners #runtoinspire #iloverunning #irun #imoveme #runnerlicious #wejustrun #instarunners #gaystagram #menofinstagram #supamen #hoscos #Igersgay #blondemen #menofinstagram #exultis #jawline #meloneras #grancanaria #islascanarias #canaryislands #maspalomas #maspalomasdunes #maspalomasbeach #visitgrancanaria #dunasmapalomas
Today was the MPAC Monthly Meet-Up at Finsbury Park 🌳, and the sun even came out for the two lap course ☀️! We had a few new MPAC members come along for the meet-up today too 🏃🏻♀️! It's always great to see new faces join the team 😀! If you would like to join us for our next meet up, and are a current or retired Met employee, just send us a DM and the details will be sent over 👮🏻♂️🚔 #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #finsburypark #london #parkrun #5k #running #londonrunning #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running #runningteam #teamrunning
@western_tempo - Midland 12 Stage Champs 2024, both Men AND Women!🏆🏆😳🎉🎉 With the Men’s B and C teams both 🥇 it really was an INCREDIBLE day for the club - @coachnewport264 is a happy chappy! A nice little extra was also being presented with my Western Tempo ‘Male Runner of the Year Award’ 2023 - a lovely shield and accolade i’m immensely proud of! (but yes,, I definitely over egged it (photo 4 🙄!)). Anyway, back to the 12 stage - we’ve been close before at this famous and historic championship but never stood on the top step, so this is a very special result. Many of us have been hammering ourselves (and each other) as a group on the roads and playing fields of Cheltenham for goodness knows how many years and to finally crack this race is just awesome. So, it was a very satisfying social long easy ride today soaking the result up and raising a little toast to the team with my flat white in Broadway. Good times!! 🟧⬛️🟧👍 #westerntempo #ukrunchat #ukrunning
Who doesn’t like a bit of winter sun ☀️ Sunday morning run 🏃🏻♀️ to Sloane Square gorgeous weather although a lil chilly 😎 . . . #sundayrunday #runninginspo #runner #VantageM2 #wejustrun #runitfast #shokzsquaduk #instarunners #ukrunchat #beatyesterday #worlderunners #fblogger #bornrunner
Last night’s Chariots of Fire run with @sunderlandcityrun and @eventsofthenorth_ was fun - even with a bracing headwind along the coast! We ran across Roker Beach recreating that famous scene, then up through Roker park taking in a small part of the 10K and half marathon route before heading back down to @fausto.coffee. The evening didn’t stop there, with pizza offers on at Fausto 🍕 and a special screening of Chariots of Fire at @firestationsun. There’s still time to sign up for @sunderlandcityrun in May. I’m taking part in the 10K and looking forward to it. Hoping there’s more social runs and fun events like this in the future. 📸 photos 2-5 @tommy_leeming_
Away for work last week and I took myself for a loop round Regent’s Park including running up Primrose Hill. I was pleasantly surprised to see so many cyclists on the outer loop of the park and plenty runners and a few dog walkers around Primrose Hill too. So as a solo female runner, it felt safe which is always a thought when I’m running in a different area and considering the time of day (I set off 6:30am to make sure it was fully light) Did opt for the brightest fluro yellow @noclubrunningclub tee too to make sure I stood out! Do you run if you’re away somewhere for work (or fun)?
Make the Time - SOMEHOW If there wasn’t something to stop us getting/ keeping fit then everyone would do it New routine for me, no actual gym base at the moment, lots of meetings - the excuses can keep going but I set the alarm to go for a run before the family get up for school and made it happen Same run as Sunday as I wasn’t happy with my heart rate and the way it felt so I wanted to see an improvement, didn’t look at the time just listened to my body and boom we are getting back to where my fitness should be. Can you make space in your day for 30 mins exercise? A walk, run, gym session, home workout, yoga? Comment with what you are doing today 💪🏽 #paulscottpersonaltraining 👉🏼 @paulscottpersonaltraining 💻www.paulscottpersonaltraining.co.uk Grab your discounts via link in bio Powered by @myprotein @mypro @myvitaminsuk @yazoo_milk_drinks @myzonemoves #mypptscheme #myprotein #yazoo #myzonemoves
Rainy miles on Tuesday morning with @wearedaybreak. I always like to get along to this 7am session when I’m in London for work. The weather didn’t quite get the memo but splashing through puddles in the park for 200m intervals was actually quite fun. As always, the post run coffee at @frequency.london was a winner! 🙌 If you’re around North London, get yourself along on a Tuesday morning to see this lovely bunch. Coach @claudi8s is great and very encouraging.
6 gorgeous miles in tonight and it was 77° out. 🙌🏻🔥 HECK YEAH!! That sure did feel so good!! Day 1755 of the running streak. 🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♂️ Just another day out doing what we do! #wejustrun #thereisnofinishline #runningstreak #IndyMini #MarathonTraining
As it's #internationalwomensday , we had to have a special shout out to our ladies team that headed to Derbyshire for the PSUK XC race on Wednesday! Not only is this by far the largest MPAC ladies' team we have had in recent years, at 14 runners! The ladies also came in 1st place in the overall ladies team rankings, with runners Kat, Anna, and Sarah securing this place 🥳👏🏻🏆! Well done ladies 🥇! #IWD #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #TeamMet #PSUK #derbyshire #buxton #xc #crosscountry #london #running #londonrunning #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running #runningteam #teamrunning
Yesterday, the team took part in the PSUK XC race held in the beautiful grounds of Chatsworth House, Derbyshire 🌳 @chatsworthofficial Hosted this year by @derbyshireconstabulary , the sun came out just as the team took on the challenging terrain in two separate races for the ladies and men 🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♂️. The course distances were just over 7km and just under 9km, respectively. Of course, after race, we had to capture our team photos against the impressive background! It was a successful day for #TeamMet, and the team came away with a number of trophies 🏆! Harry came in as 3rd man overall 🥉, and both the ladies and men's team came in as 1st place. Great work 👏🏻! #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #TeamMet #PSUK #derbyshire #buxton #xc #crosscountry #london #running #londonrunning #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running #runningteam #teamrunning
Over the last three days #TeamMet have been in Derbyshire for the annual PSUK Cross Country competition 🏃🏻♀️, and this year we had the largest Met turnout to date 🚔! Of course, some of the team had to make sure to carb-load the night before the race whilst staying in the scenic town of Buxton 🍝! #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #TeamMet #PSUK #derbyshire #buxton #xc #crosscountry #london #running #londonrunning #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running #runningteam #teamrunning
XC muddy fun up at Alnwick at the weekend. The first North East Harrier League fixture I’ve been able to make (excluding relays) what a miserable day it was on the way up but the sun came out right before the start gun went off, but wow was it a mud fest! Top 50 finish for me and 2nd counter for @sunderlandharriers ladies which I’m delighted about! We finished top of our division and there’s only one fixture left now (shame Lambton has been cancelled…again) ps swipe to the end for coffee and the before photo!
One week ago #WinterRun 💕 @winterrunseries . . . #winterrun #winter10km # #sundayrunday #runninginspo #runner #VantageM2 #wejustrun #runitfast #shokzsquaduk #instarunners #ukrunchat #beatyesterday #iamasweatybetty #worlderunners #fblogger #bornrunner
Today was the MPAC Monthly Meet-Up at a very muddy Orpington parkrun 🌳! The route could have doubled for a cross-country course, and don't be fooled by the blue skies in the photo, there was sidewards rain blowing at us throughout the run! But a bit of rain and mud won't keep us away! If you would like to join us next month, and are a current or retired Met employee, just send us a DM and the details will be sent over 👮🏻♂️🚔 #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #orpington #xc #london #parkrun #5k #running #londonrunning #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running #runningteam #teamrunning
parkrun #171 for me last weekend, my 5th time at Gateshead and a new course PB (by 27 seconds) After looping back to the car park for warmer layers we visited @prismcoffeeuk. Got to have your post parkrun coffee right? And bonus if it involves some cake or a cinnamon bun in my case. Prism is a great little coffee spot in Saltwell Park right by the start/finish for Gateshead parkrun, outdoor seating only though so make sure you’ve got a fleece at least. Do you like to plan out your post parkrun coffee / breakfast? 👀 ps. parkrun tomorrow will not be a swift one as there’s XC up at Alnwick in the afternoon.
Action shots from Sunday’s London Winter 10km @winterrunseries #WinterRun . . . #winterrun #winter10km # #sundayrunday #runninginspo #runner #VantageM2 #wejustrun #runitfast #shokzsquaduk #instarunners #ukrunchat #beatyesterday #iamasweatybetty #worlderunners #fblogger #bornrunner
Medal Monday 🏅 it’s been a while but all worth at yesterday’s chilly #winterrun for this fabulous bing 😉 @winterrunseries . . . #medalmonday #runner #runninginspo #runner #winterrun #10kmrace #VantageM2 #wejustrun #runitfast #shokzsquaduk #instarunners #ukrunchat #beatyesterday #londonviews #worlderunners #fblogger #bornrunner
London Winter 10km @winterrunseries @cr_uk amazing atmosphere despite the cold 🥶 had a great time running 🏃🏻♀️ #winterrun my aim was to achieve a sub 60mins 10km yay 🙌🏼 done ✔️ very pleased indeed ❤️ . . . #winterrun #winter10km # #sundayrunday #runninginspo #runner #VantageM2 #wejustrun #runitfast #shokzsquaduk #instarunners #ukrunchat #beatyesterday #iamasweatybetty #worlderunners #fblogger #bornrunner
Elijah & I are coming up on our 5 year running streak anniversary and we are putting together a team of people to join us this year to do the Indy Mini Marathon 13.1 and 5K. Have you ever thought about or wanted to run/walk the Indy Mini before? Are you looking for some motivation to get your butt in gear? Are you looking for that a challenge to push yourself to the next level? Join us! We have a running & walking group and it is going to be EPIC!! Our team is growing daily! We already have 15 signed up and committed to take it to the next level & we would love to have you join us for this monumental movement!! I have a deep team discount code for the 13.1 and the 5K if you are interested in joining us. #wejustrun #thereisnofinishline #runningstreak #run #indymini #indy #marathon #levelup #YES #running #success OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Signals Relays with @sunderlandharriers. 🏃🏻♀️ 12 second course PB compared to 2022 (I missed these relays last year) Always a good one to do - funny how my warm up loop made the undulating sections feel fine, then set off 2 mins per mile quicker and it’s a whole other story! Good fun though - once it’s done!
Running streak day 1729!!! 🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♂️ Cold & snowy but beautiful and way better then gloomy & rainy. We are only 98 days away from our 5 year running streak anniversary. #wejustrun #runningstreak #thereisnofinishline
Saturday saw the 5th and final fixture of the @metleague , this time held at Trent Country Park and hosted by Barnet & District AC. Despite the extremely muddy conditions, the team still had some great results, with the ladies' team coming in 4th overall and the men in 8th! A special shout-out has to go to the ladies' team who came top of Division 3 for the season! Great work ladies 🏃🏻♀️🏆!! Well done to everyone that came along to this seasons fixtures and ran in every type of condition - sun, mud, rain, and sub zero temperatures 🏃👏🏻! Time to hang the spikes up... until next season! #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #london #muddyrunning #XC #crosscountry #metleague #parkrun #running #londonrunning #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running #runningteam #teamrunning
11.5 miles in the bag ✔️ I’ll be honest, it took a LOT of convincing to get myself out the door this morning. Another very hectic week, loads on in the evenings, a busy day of football yesterday and very broken sleep last night. Up before the 6.30am alarm and felt achy crap and worn down. Watched MOTD and talking myself into it, saying “it’s only 2 hours come on” Glad I got it done. Took the kids out for some football drills a few hours after which led into a 60 min match against a few young lads. Not the best recovery! 23 miles for the week, time to ramp up the mileage and strength work ready for London. 10 weeks to go 🚀 #londonmarathon #ldn #londonmarathontraining #marathon #take2 #round2 #london #endurance #longrun #lsr #training #mentalchallenge #run #running #wejustrun #derby #londonmarathon24 #marathon14
Sunday long run 8 miles along the river to Battersea Park passing by the lovely peace pagoda 🏃🏻♀️ gorgeous weather ☀️ 😎 Wishing you a wonderful year of the dragon 🐉 good fortune joy and happiness 🧧恭喜發財 . . . #sundayrunday #runninginspo #runner #VantageM2 #wejustrun #runitfast #shokzsquaduk #instarunners #ukrunchat #beatyesterday #iamasweatybetty #worlderunners #fblogger #bornrunner
MPAC Half Marathon Medal Monday! 🥇🏃🏻♀️🚔 Yesterday was the first race of the 2024 MPAC Road Race calendar, the @watfordhalf . The club had 4 of the team out representing Team MPAC; Jordan, Jake, Jacqueline, and Marcus. This was Jake's first half marathon, and it was a tough, hilly course for it 👏🏻! Despite the hills, Jordan also managed to get a new PB on the course! Well done team 🏅! We also had some of the team out representing at other half marathon races across the UK. Kat came in as 2nd lady at the Richmond Half 🏅 and Aidan managed a sub 2hr run at the Bentley Half Marathon. Well done both 🏃🏻♂️! #halfmarathon #metpoliceathleticsclub #medalmonday #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #londonrunners #running #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running
parkrun #168 and my second time at Sedgefield. But the bigger deal on Saturday was Mam hitting the 100 milestone! 🥳 A lovely two lap course with a little hill through the woods near where you’ll find the Gruffalo. It was meant to be an easy parkrun but turned into a progressive run - guess I was still running on the caffeine from my coffee tasting evening at @ottosunderland the night before! That and the fact Dad and I kept picking up the pace. 🤪 We had post parkrun breakfast in the cafe in the form a scone and coffee (with free refills before 11am - also when free parking for parkrunners ends) eggs on toast and bacon/sausage sandwiches available too within the deal. Did you get along to parkrun at the weekend? #loveparkrun
No football for @jj_scott7 today so meant I could get out and enjoy a well overdue long run 16km was in my head to complete, no set route, just went out and enjoyed it. Nice 1245 calories burnt and pace was nice and stable all the way round 🥳🔥 #paulscottpersonaltraining 👉🏼 @paulscottpersonaltraining 💻www.paulscottpersonaltraining.co.uk Grab your discounts via link in bio Powered by @myprotein @mypro @myvitaminsuk @yazoo_milk_drinks @myzonemoves #mypptscheme #myprotein #yazoo #myzonemoves
This morning was our MPAC Monthly Parkrun Meet-Up, this time at the beautiful Nonsuch Park in Cheam @nonsuchparkrun 🌳! We had a great turnout this morning for the second meet-up of the year, and a special shout-out has to go to Karl, who came along this morning to celebrate his birthday with the team. Happy Birthday Karl 🥳🎂🎉! If you would like to join us next month, and are a current or retired Met employee, just send us a DM and the details will be sent over 👮🏻♂️🚔 #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #cheam #london #parkrun #5k #running #londonrunning #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running #runningteam #teamrunning
Long run before work this morning in my ASICS #NOVABLAST4 from @startfitnessuk (pr product - brand ambassador) They were great over the half marathon distance I ran this morning, nice and bouncy and… they’re still relatively clean. Win win. 🙌 Also, wow did the sky put on a show! 😍 Glorious colours all the way along to Souter Lighthouse then a not so glorious headwind alllll the way back. Can’t have it all though can you? It’s a good enough reason to get up for a sunrise run though, right?
Northern XC champs in Sedgefield on Saturday. Really pleased to finish in the top half - next year I’ll aim for top 100 and under marathon pace miles this was 7:45 average but I think more hills and more trail running and I can improve upon that. Great afternoon out with @sunderlandharriers and very handy that this fixture was in the North East. 📷 1 - @stuartwhitmanphoto
More cross country muddy fun coming up this weekend with the Northern XC champs in Sedgefield. Here’s a few photos from the recent Birtley Relays which were lots of fun - as you can see on photo 2 🙃 just 2.5x the distance on Saturday!
Well, parkrun didn’t quite go to plan. I’d had a vague idea that if it wasn’t icy I’d try for a faster one. The notion that I’d not ran another sub 20 5k since York parkrun (two weeks before Berlin marathon) was bothering me a little. Was it a fluke? 👀 Set off a bit fast but knew the route would bottleneck otherwise (and it still did a bit anyway) I knew just over half a mile in that it wasn’t happening. The pace I was running was behind what I’d need for sub 20. I’d need to seriously negative split and that’s the opposite to what I’d ran in York (in a balmy 20°+ not -1° windchill) so again my head was battling me. I could’ve dropped the pace down to make it an easier parkrun but I didn’t, I stuck with the pace I was running, accepting that my sub 20 wasn’t happening and ran 20:57. Would’ve liked to have been closer to 20:30 at least, butttt it was a course PB for me at Riverside and there’s always another time. The guy shouting encouragement along the river who pointed out I was ‘wearing odd shoes’ was entertaining. TL;DR - sometimes it’s not your day, but you still feel better after a run regardless. Although my face on photo 3 was fairly accurate for how I felt at the finish.
I know it’s a bit odd, but some of us love a bit of cross country 🤪. The wetter, muddier, and hillier the better in my opinion! Last Saturday wasn’t a mud fest but it was certainly a touch race. It was race 3 in the Birmingham XC League (Div 1) and with the likes of Birchfield Harriers and the Universities of Warwick, Birmingham and Loughborough etc turning out in big numbers, it’s always a hard day out! The @western_tempo crew put in a quality shift, finishing 3rd overall on the day and maintaining our 2nd place in the league (behind Birmingham Uni and only just ahead of Birchfield Harriers). The final race showdown in a month’s time is going to be awesome! On a personal note, I was pleased to contribute to the A team as the final scoring runner (top 6 count) in 29th overall (@dylgillett 7th 😳💪, @dom_james1 12th, @luk3.d4v1s 18th, @wylieduathlon 25th, @charlie_jones_runs 27th were ahead of me). We absolutely smashed the Masters race 💪. It feels good for us oldies to still be mixing it up with the youngsters out there. My university existence was certainly very different to the whipper snappers I was racing on Saturday! 🏏 🏉 🍺 🍟!! Anyway. I am now super motivated to smash the training and get into tip top shape for the final race and the big races (National XC) etc beyond. Let’s do it! #crosscountry #xcrunning #westerntempo
A special MPAC Medal Monday! 🥇 You may remember that back last year, one of our club members, Paul, completed 10 marathons in 10 days on his journey to complete 100 marathons. Well, yesterday was the day that Paul completed his challenge and joined the elusive 100 Marathon Club and in a very impressive 3.52hrs, too! Paul's first Marathon was back in Edinburgh in 2013, and he has since done a number of international marathons on his way to 100. What an amazing achievement, Paul 👏🏻🏅🏃🏻♂️! #100marathonclub #marathonclub #marathon #marathonrunner #metpoliceathleticsclub #medalmonday #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #londonrunners #running #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running
Yesterday was the penultimate XC race of the @metleague held at Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, and hosted by Herts Phoenix 🏃🏻♀️ There was another strong MPAC team out for the occasion, with the following results 👏🏻 - Senior Ladies- 3rd Senior Men- 5th Vets (over 40 years old) Vets Ladies- 6th Vets Men- 9th A special shout out goes to new member Katy, for which this was her debut MPAC race 🏃🏻♀️! If you would like to join us for the final XC race of the season, and are a current or retired member of the Met Police 👮🏻♀️🚔, then send us a DM and the info will be sent over! #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #london #XC #crosscountry #metleague #parkrun #running #londonrunning #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running #runningteam #teamrunning
A morning of family running! Junior parkrun at 9 with 2 out of the 3 then a blast over to Bramcote for the XC race. Been suffering from a cold since 2nd Jan so it was a real battle today. Recovery time then back to it 💪🏼 #run #running #parkrun #juniorparkrun #runpartner #minime #runspire #familyrun #runtodiscover #runhappy #runrunrun #runlife #activefamily #activelifestyle #healthy #wejustrun #training #racing #runcoach
Sunday morning run 🏃🏻♀️ along the river it was cold 🥶 but felt fresh at the same time 😂 8 miles to central London . . . #sundayrunday #runninginspo #runner #VantageM2 #wejustrun #runitfast #shokzsquaduk #instarunners #ukrunchat #beatyesterday #iamasweatybetty #worlderunners #fblogger #bornrunner
Today was #parkrunday, and a few of our members were out trying different courses across the country! Jordan, Jake, and Laura were at @southwarkparkrun , where a few of our @metpolice_uk colleagues were also out giving crime prevention advice, and of course we had to get a picture with the public order kit 👮🏻♂️🚔👮🏻♀️! #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #southwark #london #dover #parkrun #running #londonrunning #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running #runningteam #teamrunning
Brand new into store today at #runnersneedchester the ASICS Novablast 4. Featuring a trampoline like bounce with a cloud like midsole that feels like you’re running on air. Both combine to provide enhanced responsiveness and energy return. Try yours on in store at Chester today. #asics #novablast4 #running #chester #wejustrun
Sunday morning run 🏃🏻♀️ BRR it’s cold 🥶 outside . . . #sundayrunday #runninginspo #runner #VantageM2 #wejustrun #runitfast #shokzsquaduk #instarunners #ukrunchat #beatyesterday #iamasweatybetty #worlderunners #fblogger #bornrunner
parkrun #164 at Whitley Bay. A new course for Dad and a lovely morning on the coast. Bit of a bottleneck at the start (and a few puddles) so get further forward if you’re gonna be blasting round. Nice two lap undulating route with some lovely views of St Mary’s Lighthouse (and the sunrise looking towards Tynemouth at this time of year) Followed parkrun with coffee and cake at @rusticcup.uk. ☕️ 🍰 #loveparkrun
We had an amazing turnout today for our first MPAC Parkrun Meet-Up of 2024 at the @thamespparkrun in Woolwich! As well as having our biggest club turnout so far, it was great to meet brand new members, Cat and Sean, who have only recently joined the club and came along for their first MPAC event today 👋🏻! A fairly recent parkrun addition, the route takes you along the Thames Path and up the now infamous 'curly wurly' Gallions Hill! Obviously, our team picture had to incorporate the post-run #curlywurly chocolate bars, which were kindly provided by Aidan 😅! A massive shout out goes out to those that volunteered to help out the core team today by pacing - Dave, Aidan, Karl and Melanie, paced 23 minutes, 27 minutes, 37 and 39 minutes respectively! Great work 🏃🏻♀️! If you would like to join us next month and are either a retired or current member of the Met Police, drop us a DM, and the details will be sent over 🚔! #metpoliceathleticsclub #MPAC #MPAA #woolwich #parkrun #curlywurly #hillyrunning #london #parkrun #volunteering #pacing #running #londonrunning #runnersofinstagram #run #instarunner #runnerscommunity #igrunners #lovetorun #wejustrun #runsocial #running #runningteam #teamrunning
Another visit to @puregymwatfordwaterfields_ today. An easy 5km on the treadmill followed by a quick bit of upper body strength work in the time available. Had proper running shoes on today and remembered my headphones so the treadmill wasn’t so bad! #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runner #runningmotivation #runhappy #igrunners #instarun #instarunners #instarunner #lovetorun #runtime #wejustrun #runsocial #itsyourrun #gym #ironmantraining #optimalendurancecoaching #strength #strengthtraining #im703weymouth #triathlon #triathlontrainning
Happy New Year! ✨ New Year’s Day dip in the brightest swimsuit I own, this Billabong treat that I bought in Sydney back in 2018. 🤪 Rather than setting resolutions, I’ve been inspired by my friend Debbie (who had a list of 23 for 2023) so here’s my 24 for 2024: 📚 Read 12 books, one a month 🌊 Monthly sea dips 🇪🇸 Continue my Duolingo streak, maybe even go to Spain!? ☕️ Visit @thecannygoat 🍴🍷 Dine at @stvincentnewcastle 💫 Go stargazing ⛰️ Explore The Cheviots ☕️ Visit @baristocracy 🍫 Make chocolate at @la.chocolatrice 🌞 Visit Newton by the Sea, Craster and Dunstanburgh in the summer 💫 See the Aurora Borealis again in the North East… and take my camera! 🛶 Hire a boat in Knaresborough 🏺Make pottery with @lucyvsteel (finally) ⛰️ Take a (well overdue) trip to the Lake District, climb a couple of wainwrights 🏃🏻♀️ Set a new marathon PB in Chicago! 🏃🏻♀️Qualify for Boston marathon 🤞 🏃🏻♀️Do more trail running 🌳 Reach 200 parkruns (I’m on 163 currently) 👀 Visit Blanchland in daylight! 💪 Strength training 🍴Treat myself to a tasting menu at @coarsedurham or @restaurantfaru 🥘 Cook my own paella 🌊 Visit Holy Island 🚘✈️ Take a solo trip I’ve written a blog post going into more detail if you’re interested, that’s over on www.hello-freckles.com What would you like to do this year? It could be anything from checking out a local coffee spot to hiking or marathons!
New Year’s Day parkrun 🥳 Starting off the year with a chilly parkrun and the brightest pair of shorts! 🤣 Hoping to get along to one every week this year - hey I’ve got a target to beat of 51 parkruns from last year. I’m also hoping to volunteer more frequently too. Did you get along to NYD parkrun? Or are you kicking off your 2024 parkruns this Saturday? #loveparkrun
A nice chatty easy run tonight with @wheatywarriors Despite the horrendous weather for most of the day, the conditions were pretty much perfect for running with only a slight wind at times! The biggest problem was the amount of hills! ⛰️ ⛰️ #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runner #runningmotivation #runhappy #runchat #ukrunchat #ukrunningcommunity #igrunners #instarun #instarunners #instarunner #lovetorun #runtime #wejustrun #runsocial #itsyourrun
#run #running #runningfitness #runningmotivation #runninginspiration #runningjourney #runner #runhappy #runnershigh #runnersofinstagram #runnersworld #instarun #instarunner #wejustrun #runningcommunity #fitness #halfmarathon #RunOnEmotion #runbeforefun #getactive #UKRunChat #ukrunners #runninguk #freetrain #newbalancerunningshoes #newbalance #fitnessblogger #fitnessaccountability #runningfathers #justrun
Happy New Year 🥳 🥂🍾🎉 start the first day of 2024 with a run 🏃🏻♀️ . . . #newyearsdayrun #morningrun #runner #runninginspo #runner #polarvantagem2 #runningcommunity #wejustrun #runitfast #shokzsquad #instarunners #ukrunchat #beatyesterday #worlderunners #fblogger #bornrunner
Blowing away the cobwebs Nice and short today as first run in over a year. Felt good but kept the pace right back to get the body use to runs again. #run #running #runningfitness #runningmotivation #runninginspiration #runningjourney #runner #runhappy #runnershigh #runnersofinstagram #runnersworld #instarun #instarunner #wejustrun #runningcommunity #fitness #halfmarathon #RunOnEmotion #runbeforefun #getactive #UKRunChat #ukrunners #runninguk #freetrain #newbalancerunningshoes #newbalance #fitnessblogger #fitnessaccountability #runningfathers #justrun
Just a few of my highlights from an amazing 2023! I finally completed the London Classics (London Marathon 2017, Ride London and Swim Serpentine 2023) and got the biggest medal ever! Ran the @great_run GNR 1/2 marathon, probably my favourite ever event, the support was amazing Ran 5km & 10km PBs Continued my triathlon journey with a couple of sprint tri’s at @boxendpark and completing the @optimal_endurance_coaching 10 week off season plan to finish of the year. I’m fitter and lighter than I’ve been for my entire adult life, finally getting under 100kg with a massive help from the incredible @myeuphoriafitness 2023 you’ve been great! 2024 is going to be even bigger and better! @ironman_uk 70.3 Weymouth I’m coming for you! #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runner #runningmotivation #runhappy #runchat #ukrunchat #ukrunningcommunity #igrunners #instarun #instarunners #instarunner #lovetorun #runtime #wejustrun #runsocial #itsyourrun #triathlon #triathlontrainning #fitness #fitnessjourney #weightlossjourney #weightloss #theeuphoriaeffect #ironman #ironmantraining #im703weymouth
Last medal of the year! The St Albans NYE 10k. A great event and blessed with the weather. The course was on tarmac and pretty much flat the whole way around except the first and last 200m which to be honest were a bit of a quagmire! This is definitely a PB course, but not for me today. The past weeks festivities were evident, especially for the last couple of km’s! 🐷🐷 A great way to end What has been a pretty good year for me fitness wise. Now to look forward to an even bigger and better 2024 with my main goal @ironman_uk 70.3 Weymouth! Relishing the challenge #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runner #runningmotivation #runhappy #runchat #ukrunchat #ukrunningcommunity #igrunners #instarun #instarunners #instarunner #lovetorun #runtime #wejustrun #runsocial #itsyourrun #atw #stalbans #stalbans10k
Big Surprise ahead, 2024s GOAL😜😜😜 As many of my family and friends know, I do enjoy a beer 🍺 or 2 when I'm relaxing. Now steady yourself here it comes.😜 In 2024 I'm going to stop drinking any alcoholic beverage. 😳😳😮😮😮 I'm going to be getting back into my running on my days off or when I'm not working.,👊✅ The goal here will be to try and get marathon fit, with a view to revisiting the Baxter's Lochness Marathon and getting a better time than I did in my last attempt. 💯💥 The other goal is obviously that it will get me back in the running groove and help with my physical and mental health.💯💯 Good side effects to not drinking alcohol will be nomore hangovers, money saved oh and the all important weight loss I guess. 😂😂 So 2023 you were the warmup 2024 I'm coming for you, better be ready because I won't stop until all my goals are met. 💥💯👊💪😁😁😁 Wish me luck this is going to be a tough one.💯💯😜 #run #running #runningfitness #runningmotivation #runninginspiration #runningjourney #runner #runhappy #runnershigh #runnersofinstagram #runnersworld #instarun #instarunner #wejustrun #runningcommunity #fitness #halfmarathon #RunOnEmotion #runbeforefun #getactive #UKRunChat #ukrunners #runninguk #freetrain #newbalancerunningshoes #newbalance #fitnessblogger #fitnessaccountability #runningfathers #justrun
That sunset tonight y’all!! Oh my WORD!! 😍 Elijah and I out doing what we do, getting our run in. Got us a nice little 3 miles in tonight and it was a spectacular view. I will never not be grateful for this streak and all the incredible blessing that have come from it. This right here being the biggest blessing. Him! The copious amounts of time we have got to spend together, the adventures, the endless conversations, being out in nature exploring. Even all the bad days and being frustrated or mad at each other. ❤️🫶🏻 I know this isn’t going to last forever, so for now I am soaking it all in just like this glorious sunset tonight. Running streak day 1681 🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♂️ 2023 has been good to us. 💞 So excited for what’s in store for 2024!!! 🎉🎉🎉 #wejustrun #thereisnofinishline #runningstreak #2023goals #NoExcuses #running #nodaysoff #run #getoutside
parkrun #162 and the last of 2023 Slight change of plan this morning after some ice called off a bunch of local parkruns. So we had a trip back to Durham for the first time since July and the 15th time I’ve ran here. Now plans turn towards which special parkrun I’ll do for New Year’s Day. Likely to be a local one, though I am hoping for some tourism next year. #loveparkrun
A disappointing end to the year - as my general demeanour clearly shows in first photo! - with a very average 32.06 at the Telford 10k in December. I wasn’t in great shape and was exhausted going into it, but hope springs eternal doesn’t it(?!) so I gave it a go! Anyway, i can’t complain, 2023 has been a great year with 19th at the World Elite Duathlon Champs and 3k track, 5k road and 5k track PBs - the latter being 14.41 and the fastest time for the year for V40 in the UK 🎉. Very chuffed with that!! I was also super stoked to be named @western_tempo Runner of the Year - I definitely didn’t expect that! What a club and what a group to train and race with! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🧡 Now it’s all about the winter graft ahead of a big 2024! @coachnewport264 and I are planning more elite duathlon (🤞) and PBs…… let’s do it!! #duathlon #duathlete #trackrunner #10krun