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2018 MARATHONS • I am still shocked at how much my marathon times have changed from Paris in April to New York in November. • To get to my goal of going sub 4hr 30mins I of course had to make big changes in my training but one of the key changes this year has been in my mindset. • On the start line of the New York Marathon I was the strongest I’ve ever been physically and, despite my mental health, mentally too. I believed I could and I did. • Whatever your goals for 2019 may be, believe that you can and you’ll be amazed at how far you can go. • • #transformationtuesday #tcsnycmarathon #runningblogger #runnersofinstagram #instarunners #fitnessmotivation #parismarathon #marathon #runninggoals #igrunners #ukrunchat #runchat #marathontraining #runner #transformation #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney #training #runnersworld #marathonmaniacs #newyorkcitymarathon #nycmarathon

BACK? • Today is the first time I’ve run since Hurtwood 50K. • I could blame the fact that I ran that ultra and needed a break but truth be told I just haven’t wanted to run. I didn’t want to do Hurtwood but forced myself to because I needed that achievement to push me through my Marathon des Sables training. • With my Nain passing away, being worn out from my brilliant but brutal year of running, work and the winter nights drawing their darkness around everything I just haven’t had that fire to get out and run that I’ve had for most of this year. • It’s not back but today’s six mile run was a start and while it hurt at times the beautiful sunset made the pain completely worthwhile. • Crucially I’m looking forward to running again on Wednesday. • It’s important to have break from it all every now and but what’s more important is figuring out why you need that break in the first place. I think mine was just to recharge, reassess and return. • • #runnersofinstagram #motivationmonday #runningblogger #instarunners #igrunners #brooksrunning #running #runners #runnersworld #ukrunchat #runchat #fitnessmotivation #motivationmonday #mentalhealth #fitness #instarun #halfmarathon #marathon #marathondessables #marathontraining #ultramarathontraining #runhappy #runtoinspire #runningmotivation

My 2018 in One Quote: • “Don’t just plan, don’t just mark your calendar, don’t just talk, don’t just think and don’t just dream. • None of that matters. • The only thing that matters is that you actually do. • Rise, Get up and Go.” - Jocko Willink. • Photo: Hurtwood 50K. • • #noexcuses #runnersofinstagram #runningblogger #motivation #ukrunchat #runchat #fitnessgoals #2018 #igrunners #instarunners #runner #marathon #ultramarathon #halfmarathon #10k #marathoner #londonmarathon #newyorkmarathon #marathonrunner #runnersworld #brooksrunninguk #runhappy #blogger #runningcommunity #fitnessmotivation #runningoals #tcsnycmarathon #mondaymotivation

BIRTHMAS • So every year for the past five years or so I’ve had my friends over and cooked a huge Christmas dinner to celebrate both Christmas and my birthday aka Birthmas! • It is honestly one of my favourite days of the year as it’s an excuse to have almost all of my favourite people on the planet in one room and eat our body weight in food. • Some I’ve known most of my life and some only a year or two but these amazing people keep me grounded, keep me laughing and most of all support me. • It’s important to appreciate the quiet power of a loving support network ❤️ • • #christmas #friendship #birthmas #runnersofinstagram #runningblogger #igrunner #friendshipgoals #christmasdinner #mentalhealth

‘Tis the season to say thank you! • I’m super excited to be doing another giveaway with some awesome prizes for one lucky winner including: • A place in one of my favourite races; the Reading Half Marathon. • A pair of @oofosuk • An awesome hoodie from @outrunthedark • An antichaffage roll on from @ivyverdure • A kick ass hat from Inov8 • Two pairs of innovative laces from @caterpylacesuk • Some @pointblank to kick start your workout! And more... • How can I win all this I hear you cry? • Well it’s simple I just want to hear what your biggest running challenge you have planned for 2019. Tag a friend if you like and make sure you are following me to not miss out when it is announced as there will be a further giveaway of sorts after this finishes! • Also it’s not part of the giveaway but if you could all vote in the @runultra_official Instagrammer Award! I’d love it if you would vote for me but just go and vote anyway it’s a great way of showing some love to some awesome instagrammers. I’m up against some of my running idols so I don’t fancy my chances but hey a boy can dream! Link is in my bio! • The competition will end on the 17th so get your skates on! I’m afraid it’s just for UK residents, sorry international folk. • • #running #ukrunchat #runnersofinstagram #instarunner #runners #marathon #halfmarathon #readinghalf #10K #2019 #runninggoals #runchat #igrunners #igrunner #marathoner #marathontraining #halfmarathontraining #trailrunning #roadrunning #loverunning #runnersworld #runners #giveaway #runningblogger #ultramarathoner #runnerslife #inov8

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2016 was my first year of running, 2017 I reached 11 marathons. 2018 I'll be running these races and my first 50 Mile race! Follow me on Instagram for every step.

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