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Great North Run ballot entry details, running in Newcastle

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Great North Run 2027: History, Stats and How to Enter the World's Biggest Half Marathon

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I’m just about to ‘retire’ a pair of @saucony Speed 5’s, and that made me wonder when does every one else retire a pair of shoes?

After a certain number or miles, or when they fall apart, or when you buy a new pair and forget all about the current one?

Talk shoes to me! 👇💬

#runner #shoes #running #when #runnersofinstagram

I’m just about to ‘retire’ a pair of @saucony Speed 5’s, and that made me wonder when does every one else retire a pair of shoes?

After a certain number or miles, or when they fall apart, or when you buy a new pair and forget all about the current one?

Talk shoes to me! 👇💬

#runner #shoes #running #when #runnersofinstagram

Running in the mountains, you get to see so much more than just pounding out the miles on tarmac.

📍 Plan Praz, Chamonix

#trailrun #paragliding #mountains #fly #runner

Running in the mountains, you get to see so much more than just pounding out the miles on tarmac.

📍 Plan Praz, Chamonix

#trailrun #paragliding #mountains #fly #runner

Perfect session after yesterday’s tempo effort, a relaxed 8mi easy but into quite a strong headwind. After several very hot days the weather is cooling slightly and the wind increasing, until Friday when the temperature will climb again.

About 50+mi into the @saucony Azura now, will record a short thoughts reel on them as I know a few people are keen to hear how they have been.

Just snuck another event into the calendar for early October, one from Maverick. Will post about that soon. It comes at a perfect time as I’ll be in the block training for the Krispy Kreme London 50 in early November.

Lace up and enjoy those miles.

#runner #lanzarote #saucony #runnersofinstagram #runna

Perfect session after yesterday’s tempo effort, a relaxed 8mi easy but into quite a strong headwind. After several very hot days the weather is cooling slightly and the wind increasing, until Friday when the temperature will climb again.

About 50+mi into the @saucony Azura now, will record a short thoughts reel on them as I know a few people are keen to hear how they have been.

Just snuck another event into the calendar for early October, one from Maverick. Will post about that soon. It comes at a perfect time as I’ll be in the block training for the Krispy Kreme London 50 in early November.

Lace up and enjoy those miles.

#runner #lanzarote #saucony #runnersofinstagram #runna

After Midnight. Title track from my new album that releases early October.

Some things are best said After Midnight.

#aftermidnight #music #newrelease #rock

After Midnight. Title track from my new album that releases early October.

Some things are best said After Midnight.

#aftermidnight #music #newrelease #rock

Hot tempo session I started during the day and finished at night. A couple of miles into the session, in 36 degree heat, zero wind and relentless sun my core temperature wasn’t regulating well. I called a halt to the session and went back out at 9pm, the sun had set but the air temp was still hot.

Dialled into the run well, having to be constantly reminded by @runna to slow it back as I was running comfortably at around 7min/mi. Amazing what a world class track can do for your pace.

Had an ice cold can of @monsterenergy at the side of the track, felt so good on my head as I finished the session. And even better as I opened it post run.

#run #tempo #lanzarote #runnersofinstagram #runna

Hot tempo session I started during the day and finished at night. A couple of miles into the session, in 36 degree heat, zero wind and relentless sun my core temperature wasn’t regulating well. I called a halt to the session and went back out at 9pm, the sun had set but the air temp was still hot.

Dialled into the run well, having to be constantly reminded by @runna to slow it back as I was running comfortably at around 7min/mi. Amazing what a world class track can do for your pace.

Had an ice cold can of @monsterenergy at the side of the track, felt so good on my head as I finished the session. And even better as I opened it post run.

#run #tempo #lanzarote #runnersofinstagram #runna

My 2000th post on Instagram. Let’s make this one fly! Hit the like, drop into the comments.

How many of us scroll back over our feeds? For me.
Running - cancer - recovery - rebuilding - supporting others - £28,000 raised for charity

multiple ultras - 24 hours on a treadmill - Tour du Mont Blanc x2 - Krispy Kreme London runs - and soooo many more

Many, many new friends and relationships made
@runna @run4adventure.uk @teamrunderwear @myoddballs @chemohero @krispykremeuk @thefarmersdogpub @diddlysquat.farmshop and sooooo many more new friends.

Here is to the next 2000 posts. More friends, more supporting others and a 2027 that is shaping up to be awesome

#run #runnerscommunity #running #2000 #ig

My 2000th post on Instagram. Let’s make this one fly! Hit the like, drop into the comments.

How many of us scroll back over our feeds? For me.
Running - cancer - recovery - rebuilding - supporting others - £28,000 raised for charity

multiple ultras - 24 hours on a treadmill - Tour du Mont Blanc x2 - Krispy Kreme London runs - and soooo many more

Many, many new friends and relationships made
@runna @run4adventure.uk @teamrunderwear @myoddballs @chemohero @krispykremeuk @thefarmersdogpub @diddlysquat.farmshop and sooooo many more new friends.

Here is to the next 2000 posts. More friends, more supporting others and a 2027 that is shaping up to be awesome

#run #runnerscommunity #running #2000 #ig

Current state: feeling happy.
Weather at @clublasanta is hot. The running is enjoyable, the people are great and the ice cream, well you’ll just have to hop on a plane, book a few days here and try that for yourself.

🕶️ @oakley Permian

#lanzarote #runner #happy #sunglasses #runnersofinstagram

Current state: feeling happy.
Weather at @clublasanta is hot. The running is enjoyable, the people are great and the ice cream, well you’ll just have to hop on a plane, book a few days here and try that for yourself.

🕶️ @oakley Permian

#lanzarote #runner #happy #sunglasses #runnersofinstagram

The caption says it all. And because it’s pants, and because I want YOU to check yourself, I carefully designed my own range of mens underwear to remind you to do so, and keep you comfy too.

I’m in Lanzarote and some of the Club La Santa @clublasantagreenteam wear my pants! Like @benoitkindt

If you’d like to grab a pair, support cancer charities like @rctcharity with each purchase and remind yourself to check, then head to my website, link in BIO and order a pair.

Being diagnosed with cancer was pants, so I did something inspiring with my diagnosis.

#menswear #wellness #runner #men #underwear

The caption says it all. And because it’s pants, and because I want YOU to check yourself, I carefully designed my own range of mens underwear to remind you to do so, and keep you comfy too.

I’m in Lanzarote and some of the Club La Santa @clublasantagreenteam wear my pants! Like @benoitkindt

If you’d like to grab a pair, support cancer charities like @rctcharity with each purchase and remind yourself to check, then head to my website, link in BIO and order a pair.

Being diagnosed with cancer was pants, so I did something inspiring with my diagnosis.

#menswear #wellness #runner #men #underwear

Tempo session to start the day, hot morning here @clublasanta very little breeze today making the run even hotter. Dialled the pace back to take the heat into account.

#running #clublasanta #lanzarote #trackrun #runna

Tempo session to start the day, hot morning here @clublasanta very little breeze today making the run even hotter. Dialled the pace back to take the heat into account.

#running #clublasanta #lanzarote #trackrun #runna

Just proving to my coach @steve_middleton_lowes that just because I am away, I am following his training plan. Get the medal ready for my return Steve

#proof #gym #pumpingiron #runner #gymworkout

Just proving to my coach @steve_middleton_lowes that just because I am away, I am following his training plan. Get the medal ready for my return Steve

#proof #gym #pumpingiron #runner #gymworkout

HOT 🥵 it may be cloudy but it’s hot & humid, I was running in sweat after mile one. Trying to keep the HR low was a challenge, even dialling it back on the pace. Incredible how the heat has such an effect on the HR.

14mi is a result, last weekend I’d just completed the back half of the Ultra Challenges South Coast 100, so I’m happy the legs are recovered well.

Tomorrow is week 9 of the current block, rest day tomorrow although I’ll head to the gym here @clublasanta for some strength training, then the running week kicks off Tuesday with a tempo session.

This evening I’m looking forward to a talk by @tri.anne.haug IM World Champion, I always find time with the pros valuable, listening to their training and how they approach each session and block.

#runner #lanzarote #saucony #runnersofinstagram #runna

HOT 🥵 it may be cloudy but it’s hot & humid, I was running in sweat after mile one. Trying to keep the HR low was a challenge, even dialling it back on the pace. Incredible how the heat has such an effect on the HR.

14mi is a result, last weekend I’d just completed the back half of the Ultra Challenges South Coast 100, so I’m happy the legs are recovered well.

Tomorrow is week 9 of the current block, rest day tomorrow although I’ll head to the gym here @clublasanta for some strength training, then the running week kicks off Tuesday with a tempo session.

This evening I’m looking forward to a talk by @tri.anne.haug IM World Champion, I always find time with the pros valuable, listening to their training and how they approach each session and block.

#runner #lanzarote #saucony #runnersofinstagram #runna

I can’t believe where that time has gone. 4 years since I laced back up and ran 170mi on the @southwestcoastpath to Lands End. Just 12 months before I’d been diagnosed with cancer, had an operation and gone through chemotherapy.

At one of my lowest points I made a decision to rebuild stronger, and to support others. For me that meant working hard to achieve amazing things in my running shoes and fundraise. My run to Lands End started it all.

I have no plans on stopping. I’ve set myself a huge fundraising target of £50,000, and am already at £28,000. Every step, every £1 makes a big difference to those also at their lowest ebb.

🫶 Stronger Together.

Thank you to so many that have supported me along the way. And thank you to the team @runna who help prepare me for what I take on.

Over the past 4 years I have fundraised for
@alzheimerssoc @oddballsfdn @youngmindsuk @macmillancancer @chemohero

#runner #strongertogether #runnersofinstagram #runna cancer

I can’t believe where that time has gone. 4 years since I laced back up and ran 170mi on the @southwestcoastpath to Lands End. Just 12 months before I’d been diagnosed with cancer, had an operation and gone through chemotherapy.

At one of my lowest points I made a decision to rebuild stronger, and to support others. For me that meant working hard to achieve amazing things in my running shoes and fundraise. My run to Lands End started it all.

I have no plans on stopping. I’ve set myself a huge fundraising target of £50,000, and am already at £28,000. Every step, every £1 makes a big difference to those also at their lowest ebb.

🫶 Stronger Together.

Thank you to so many that have supported me along the way. And thank you to the team @runna who help prepare me for what I take on.

Over the past 4 years I have fundraised for
@alzheimerssoc @oddballsfdn @youngmindsuk @macmillancancer @chemohero

#runner #strongertogether #runnersofinstagram #runna cancer

Someone was spotted early morning in Chamonix and asked by Loyd @run4adventure.uk for the @scottrunning Between The Lines series an important question.

❓ What has running taught you?

Jump in the comments, and answer the question 👇💬

#running #lessons #taught #runners #run

Someone was spotted early morning in Chamonix and asked by Loyd @run4adventure.uk for the @scottrunning Between The Lines series an important question.

❓ What has running taught you?

Jump in the comments, and answer the question 👇💬

#running #lessons #taught #runners #run

Loving these. I think that’s all this post needs to say

🕶️ @oakley Permian

#sunglasses #running #oakley #style #runnersofinstagram

Loving these. I think that’s all this post needs to say

🕶️ @oakley Permian

#sunglasses #running #oakley #style #runnersofinstagram

Easy runs on Lanzarote are never easy, the combination of heat and wind always pushes the heart rate up which means the pace has to come down. Cloudy start but hot and humid, finished the run in blue sky and blazing sun.

The weeks go so fast, this time last week I was getting ready to run the @ultrachallenges South Coast Challenge pacing @tobytalksballs to his first 100K finish, a week later I’m 2500mi away running in a luna landscape.

Next event is the Krispy Kreme London 50, I’m starting to think through the logistics of that run and it looks like I’ll be joined by @jamescrawford120 this year, it will be great to share the truly unique nature of this run with someone.

🕶️ @oakley Permian

#run #lanzarote #runna #running #runnersofinstagram

Easy runs on Lanzarote are never easy, the combination of heat and wind always pushes the heart rate up which means the pace has to come down. Cloudy start but hot and humid, finished the run in blue sky and blazing sun.

The weeks go so fast, this time last week I was getting ready to run the @ultrachallenges South Coast Challenge pacing @tobytalksballs to his first 100K finish, a week later I’m 2500mi away running in a luna landscape.

Next event is the Krispy Kreme London 50, I’m starting to think through the logistics of that run and it looks like I’ll be joined by @jamescrawford120 this year, it will be great to share the truly unique nature of this run with someone.

🕶️ @oakley Permian

#run #lanzarote #runna #running #runnersofinstagram

Running in Lanzarote, hot, humid and windy. Out for an easy paced, well as easy as it can be when it’s hot, 8.5mi.

Jump in the comments, 👇💬 where are you running today?

#lanzarote #run #trailrun #saucony #runnersofinstagram

Running in Lanzarote, hot, humid and windy. Out for an easy paced, well as easy as it can be when it’s hot, 8.5mi.

Jump in the comments, 👇💬 where are you running today?

#lanzarote #run #trailrun #saucony #runnersofinstagram

I’m 50% faster than you. That’s a fact you’ll just have to accept. But it shouldn’t stop you.

#runner #humour #funny #runnersofinstagram #check

I’m 50% faster than you. That’s a fact you’ll just have to accept. But it shouldn’t stop you.

#runner #humour #funny #runnersofinstagram #check

Hill reps. HILL REPS! OMG how much do I love hill reps, this cannot be normal behaviour! Is it? 👇💬

I’m in Lanzarote for some warm weather training, getting ready for the @krispykremeuk London 50. Hard session today in the heat and wind, kept the pace for the reps in the 8min/mi range as not too overheat too much.

Thanks to @saucony for the Speed 5, a great shoe for hill reps with its lightweight and responsive mid sole. This pair are near retirement, I have another in reserve but may add a further pair before these get discontinued.

This weekend I’m attending a talk with @tri.anne.haug who I have watched race here in Lanzarote, she has a meet & greet talk at @clublasanta and I always find time with the pros so valuable.

Afternoon consists of a bit of sunbathing, and probably ice cream too!

#run #lanzarote #sauconysecond #hillrepeats #runnersofinstagram

Hill reps. HILL REPS! OMG how much do I love hill reps, this cannot be normal behaviour! Is it? 👇💬

I’m in Lanzarote for some warm weather training, getting ready for the @krispykremeuk London 50. Hard session today in the heat and wind, kept the pace for the reps in the 8min/mi range as not too overheat too much.

Thanks to @saucony for the Speed 5, a great shoe for hill reps with its lightweight and responsive mid sole. This pair are near retirement, I have another in reserve but may add a further pair before these get discontinued.

This weekend I’m attending a talk with @tri.anne.haug who I have watched race here in Lanzarote, she has a meet & greet talk at @clublasanta and I always find time with the pros so valuable.

Afternoon consists of a bit of sunbathing, and probably ice cream too!

#run #lanzarote #sauconysecond #hillrepeats #runnersofinstagram

1 man every 4 hours is diagnosed with testicular cancer. In 2021 I was one of those men. I had not thought to check until I was promoted to do so. It was a good job I checked when I did, it turns out I’d had the cancer for a while.

96% of cases are curable, but early detection is vital.

If you know my story, you’ll know that @jeremyclarkson1 prompted me to check. He’s handed the baton to me. Now it’s my time to prompt you.

1️⃣ put your phone down
2️⃣ check for lump, bumps, changes in shape or size, or a persistent dull ache
3️⃣ see your doctor if you are concerned

Monthly checks saves lives.

Help me get the message out there, like, comment, share.

#menshealth #selfawareness #care #cancer #check

1 man every 4 hours is diagnosed with testicular cancer. In 2021 I was one of those men. I had not thought to check until I was promoted to do so. It was a good job I checked when I did, it turns out I’d had the cancer for a while.

96% of cases are curable, but early detection is vital.

If you know my story, you’ll know that @jeremyclarkson1 prompted me to check. He’s handed the baton to me. Now it’s my time to prompt you.

1️⃣ put your phone down
2️⃣ check for lump, bumps, changes in shape or size, or a persistent dull ache
3️⃣ see your doctor if you are concerned

Monthly checks saves lives.

Help me get the message out there, like, comment, share.

#menshealth #selfawareness #care #cancer #check

Announcing soon. The years most delicious ultra. November 7th.

This is the 3rd year I’ve worked with @krispykremeuk on a run so unique it gets attention. 50K across London, running to 20 Krispy Kreme stores. Together we make a difference to those diagnosed with cancer and this year are again fundraising for the amazing @chemohero

Krispy Kreme are working on an incredible day, which includes a last 1KM where you can join us to walk the last mile, and celebrate at the end with a doughnut fuelled party. Put the date in your diary, November 7th.

Being diagnosed with cancer was physically, mentally and emotionally so hard for me, and it’s why I do everything I can to support others diagnosed. We are stronger together and this run, my own design, through the capital, recognises how tough that journey is.

November 7th. The most delicious ultra of the year.

#run #london #krispykreme #londonrunning #runner

Announcing soon. The years most delicious ultra. November 7th.

This is the 3rd year I’ve worked with @krispykremeuk on a run so unique it gets attention. 50K across London, running to 20 Krispy Kreme stores. Together we make a difference to those diagnosed with cancer and this year are again fundraising for the amazing @chemohero

Krispy Kreme are working on an incredible day, which includes a last 1KM where you can join us to walk the last mile, and celebrate at the end with a doughnut fuelled party. Put the date in your diary, November 7th.

Being diagnosed with cancer was physically, mentally and emotionally so hard for me, and it’s why I do everything I can to support others diagnosed. We are stronger together and this run, my own design, through the capital, recognises how tough that journey is.

November 7th. The most delicious ultra of the year.

#run #london #krispykreme #londonrunning #runner

Saw this on today’s run and made me wonder what is it you love, about running and life, about anything. I’ll kick it off in the comments.

#run #seen #love #runners #runnersofinstagram

Saw this on today’s run and made me wonder what is it you love, about running and life, about anything. I’ll kick it off in the comments.

#run #seen #love #runners #runnersofinstagram

The Run
6mi easy at conversational pace, a pace you determine and can differ from day to day, genuinely easy and relaxed. Headed out on a fairly flat route, enjoying the early evening and signs of Autumn that appear to be fast approaching. 🍂

The Training Block
Coming back after the surgery this year I chose to enter a maintenance programme with @runna there are a couple of planned runs in their, last weekends South Coast Challenge and this block will take me up to Nov 7th and the Krispy Kreme London 50. A run in partnership with Krispy Kreme where we are making a difference to those travelling the cancer journey. I can never thank Krispy Kreme enough for their support of what I do. 🍩

The 3rd photo
Signs of Autumn and a gentle reminder for all you guys.

The week ahead
Hill reps next, heading to one of my favourite hills for this one, catch up with me Friday to see where. Then its a long run and an easy one to wrap the week.

#runners #saucony #runna #surrey #runnersofinstagram

The Run
6mi easy at conversational pace, a pace you determine and can differ from day to day, genuinely easy and relaxed. Headed out on a fairly flat route, enjoying the early evening and signs of Autumn that appear to be fast approaching. 🍂

The Training Block
Coming back after the surgery this year I chose to enter a maintenance programme with @runna there are a couple of planned runs in their, last weekends South Coast Challenge and this block will take me up to Nov 7th and the Krispy Kreme London 50. A run in partnership with Krispy Kreme where we are making a difference to those travelling the cancer journey. I can never thank Krispy Kreme enough for their support of what I do. 🍩

The 3rd photo
Signs of Autumn and a gentle reminder for all you guys.

The week ahead
Hill reps next, heading to one of my favourite hills for this one, catch up with me Friday to see where. Then its a long run and an easy one to wrap the week.

#runners #saucony #runna #surrey #runnersofinstagram

Good news for fans of @tailwindnutrition a new UK distributor is due to start shipping out to stores in the coming couple of weeks. I caught up with the Red Bull Athlete and Adventure racer behind the distribution whilst in Chamonix and again when back in the UK.

New Blog article all about him, the company and news on an expanded range. Link to the blog in BIO

#nutrition #tailwindnutrition #running #runner #news

Good news for fans of @tailwindnutrition a new UK distributor is due to start shipping out to stores in the coming couple of weeks. I caught up with the Red Bull Athlete and Adventure racer behind the distribution whilst in Chamonix and again when back in the UK.

New Blog article all about him, the company and news on an expanded range. Link to the blog in BIO

#nutrition #tailwindnutrition #running #runner #news

Are you running London. Saturday or Sunday? Drop into the comments and let’s see who is running, which day and it’s a good way to follow new, like minded runners as you train for the @londonmarathon

I’ll start it off in the comments 💬👇

#londonmarathon #marathon #marathontraining #runners #running

Are you running London. Saturday or Sunday? Drop into the comments and let’s see who is running, which day and it’s a good way to follow new, like minded runners as you train for the @londonmarathon

I’ll start it off in the comments 💬👇

#londonmarathon #marathon #marathontraining #runners #running

Well they lit up better than I expected after the weekends Ultra Challenge run. Took Sunday & Monday as rest days, looked at the @runna programme for today, it was 2.5mi tempo repeats. Considered calling it and going to an easy run but then thought if the legs don’t play ball I’ll just dial it back.

Turns out the legs were happy, so much so that the cheery Runna coach kept telling me to slow down. Ok, Ok I’m listening to you. 1.75mi WU, 2.5mi/8.05 x2, 1.75mi CD.

Really do get on with the @saucony Speed 5, a shoe that is currently working well for me, fast and light.

Good week ahead, easy tomorrow, hill reps Thursday, heading to a hill I’ve not been too for a while, then long run Saturday and easy Sunday. Up next is the Krispy Kreme London 50 on November 7th. Keep an eye out for posts about this as you’ll be able to join the run and come to a Krispy Kreme party at the end. Doughnut anyone? 😁

#run #saucony #speedrun #runnersofinstagram #runna

Well they lit up better than I expected after the weekends Ultra Challenge run. Took Sunday & Monday as rest days, looked at the @runna programme for today, it was 2.5mi tempo repeats. Considered calling it and going to an easy run but then thought if the legs don’t play ball I’ll just dial it back.

Turns out the legs were happy, so much so that the cheery Runna coach kept telling me to slow down. Ok, Ok I’m listening to you. 1.75mi WU, 2.5mi/8.05 x2, 1.75mi CD.

Really do get on with the @saucony Speed 5, a shoe that is currently working well for me, fast and light.

Good week ahead, easy tomorrow, hill reps Thursday, heading to a hill I’ve not been too for a while, then long run Saturday and easy Sunday. Up next is the Krispy Kreme London 50 on November 7th. Keep an eye out for posts about this as you’ll be able to join the run and come to a Krispy Kreme party at the end. Doughnut anyone? 😁

#run #saucony #speedrun #runnersofinstagram #runna

Do our butts look big in this! Love this photo from the @ultrachallenges South Coast Challenge. Just as @tobytalksballs and I were ready to head out from Hove carrying our very clear message of Checking Your Balls.

This photo shows how much we were looking forward to the next 50ish K and I can say we had an absolute blast. It was one of the most enjoyable runs I’ve done.

#run #runners #ultra #awareness #brighton

Do our butts look big in this! Love this photo from the @ultrachallenges South Coast Challenge. Just as @tobytalksballs and I were ready to head out from Hove carrying our very clear message of Checking Your Balls.

This photo shows how much we were looking forward to the next 50ish K and I can say we had an absolute blast. It was one of the most enjoyable runs I’ve done.

#run #runners #ultra #awareness #brighton

When Chamonix comes alive in UTMB week. The air is electric, the atmosphere charged, the energy pulsating.

#utmb #chamonix #ultrarunning #run #france

When Chamonix comes alive in UTMB week. The air is electric, the atmosphere charged, the energy pulsating.

#utmb #chamonix #ultrarunning #run #france

Medal Monday. And this is one to celebrate. The @ultrachallenges South Coast Challenge. I met @tobytalksballs at the halfway and made a promise that I’d pace him and get him to the finish of the 100K.

Toby was wearing the @rctcharity Check Your Balls costume, 100K in that on a hot day is staggering, see my previous posts for pictures.

To get him through the night and stop the focus on the distance we

👉 Went Yeti hunting on the Downs
👉 Wrote, produced and then sung our own song
👉 Danced
👉 Talked, talked, talked

After my major surgery earlier this year big distances have been off the agenda, so to finish this, as the sun was rising, with Toby, was just what I needed.

A few well deserved shoutouts

👉 @kailasfuga for the EX330s - an awesome shoe
👉 @precisionfandh for the PF90 - the jumbo gel
👉 @theinfinitloop for the GO:FAR - fuel with protein

There are medals, then there are MEDALS and this is definitely the latter.

#medalmonday #ultra #runner #southdowns #runnersofinstagram

Medal Monday. And this is one to celebrate. The @ultrachallenges South Coast Challenge. I met @tobytalksballs at the halfway and made a promise that I’d pace him and get him to the finish of the 100K.

Toby was wearing the @rctcharity Check Your Balls costume, 100K in that on a hot day is staggering, see my previous posts for pictures.

To get him through the night and stop the focus on the distance we

👉 Went Yeti hunting on the Downs
👉 Wrote, produced and then sung our own song
👉 Danced
👉 Talked, talked, talked

After my major surgery earlier this year big distances have been off the agenda, so to finish this, as the sun was rising, with Toby, was just what I needed.

A few well deserved shoutouts

👉 @kailasfuga for the EX330s - an awesome shoe
👉 @precisionfandh for the PF90 - the jumbo gel
👉 @theinfinitloop for the GO:FAR - fuel with protein

There are medals, then there are MEDALS and this is definitely the latter.

#medalmonday #ultra #runner #southdowns #runnersofinstagram

Running in the dark is scary enough, and then on a remote trail you chance upon…….😱👻

@tobytalksballs
@rctcharity

#scary #run #runner #ghost #dark

Running in the dark is scary enough, and then on a remote trail you chance upon…….😱👻

@tobytalksballs
@rctcharity

#scary #run #runner #ghost #dark

The start of my pacing @tobytalksballs from @rctcharity to the finish of the @ultrachallenges South Coast Challenge. The engagement from everyone, participants, and the public was fantastic.

We loved going through the night, chatting to many of the other hikers and runners, as well as the sheep, pigs and cows!

As someone was was diagnosed with testicular cancer I will do everything possible to encourage men to be open, to talk and to check and I’ve no doubt that Toby and I reached so many people and many will do something today, tomorrow, this week or this month and check their 🍒 when they wouldn’t have otherwise.

So what’s next for the ball costume ……WELL

Toby hands the ball costume to me for 2027 and it’s first outing will be….the London Marathon!

Saving lives….that’s what it’s all about.

#run #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #ultrarunner #runna

The start of my pacing @tobytalksballs from @rctcharity to the finish of the @ultrachallenges South Coast Challenge. The engagement from everyone, participants, and the public was fantastic.

We loved going through the night, chatting to many of the other hikers and runners, as well as the sheep, pigs and cows!

As someone was was diagnosed with testicular cancer I will do everything possible to encourage men to be open, to talk and to check and I’ve no doubt that Toby and I reached so many people and many will do something today, tomorrow, this week or this month and check their 🍒 when they wouldn’t have otherwise.

So what’s next for the ball costume ……WELL

Toby hands the ball costume to me for 2027 and it’s first outing will be….the London Marathon!

Saving lives….that’s what it’s all about.

#run #runningmotivation #runnersofinstagram #ultrarunner #runna

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