Slow one after work, but at least I got out. Not as cold as I thought it was going to be. Needed a little slow down & walking break a couple for miles in. Lapping everyone on the couch as they say. #runner #running #rundorset #lonelygoatrunningclub #run #rebel #strava #garmin #workoutsnap #myoddballs #adidasboost #ukrunchat #instarun #runstagram #runhappy #lonelygoatrc #poole #holesbay #beardedrunner #lonelygoatrunners #runningcommunity #itsokaynottobeokay #weightlossjourney (at Holes Bay Nature Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co73_6QLBjF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So that’s parkrun 100. Back up where I grew up & @what_would_whippet_do joined us for his first parkrun in 8 or 9 years! Before a roast this lunch time. A pleasant surprise to see @run_shelley_run at Southam rather than Southampton, perhaps only I find that amusing! A good two laps around the polo grounds, then a little trail path up to the finish. Still surprised that there is a polo ground of this grandeur just a mile where I went to school doesn’t feel like it fits, but I guess a lot as changed in 30 years! I didn’t make a fuss about 100. However I’m think we should celebrate our 111th parkrun as bilbos birthday parkrun. So looking at the numbers 27th May I’m planning my 111th parkrun at Poole. I’m hoping to be dressed as a hobbit. Anyone local who wants to join me either as a hobbit, a wizard, an elf, an dwarf or an orc are all welcome! #parkrun #runer #dallasburstonpoloclubparkrun #running #lonelygoatrunningclub #strava #garmin #workoutsnap #adidasboost #runhappy #instarun #runstagram #runwarwickshire #lonelygoatrc #lonelygoatrunners (at Dallas Burston Polo Club parkrun) https://www.instagram.com/p/CozN9wRNjMh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Second week running I’ve got out for a Tuesday post work run. Different route from last week & I did think the last time I did it, it was 5km. However it came in under three miles! But at least I was out doing something. I got on the big scales at work & while happy two figures rather than three, not happy about it. I have over indulged this month. I only been able to drink the last couple of weeks, I think I’ve over compensated with puddings, specially over Xmas & new year! I will have to cut back again. It’s been a bare minute since injury now & I think one of the reasons I’m not able to improve my pace is not getting back to pre injury weight. The meds I’m on don’t help or course! I have enough going on, so shouldn’t worry about it too much, but sometimes it can’t be helped. Tonight’s run has pushed the monthly total up to the most miles ran in a month since last July! A big part of that of course was the quarter marathon New Year’s Day. Really does feel a long time ago now! #runner #running #rundorset #poole #lonelygoatrunners #strava #garmin #### (at Poole, Dorset) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoF0rp6L4Uf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Think I’ll chalk that up to better than nothing! Not feeling it this morning. A couple of beer out, my first drinks in nearly two months, I think played a large part. Also wanted to leave it a little later so the frost/ice had gone. At least I got out. Half an hour of hill work. Just need a week in bed I think. More blood tests this week & a cardio echo week after next. Hopefully we’ll be able to rule out any heart issues & I can just concentrate on dealing with my current depression. Shopping this afternoon & hopefully not a too busy week at work ahead! #sundayrunday #runner #run #running #lonelygoatrunners #lonelygoatrunningclub #garmin #strava #myoddballs #workoutsnap #rundorset #poole #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #rebel #beardedrunner #adidasboost #gettingoutthere #itsokaynottobeokay #injuryrecovery #runningawayfromdepression #weightlossjourney #runhappy #lappingeveroneonthecouch (at Sea-View Viewpoint) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnt6QdTtp9t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Once rugby was called off yesterday I pencilled in 10km for this, since work meant I had to miss parkrun. However snow & ice under foot, wasn’t great this morning. I nearly went over a couple of times. Just did a couple of miles. At least I got out, I nearly talked myself out of going out at all! Last night was a grand evening out with @st4rbug @aletakilgore @davidrutt1980 @all_things_run.derful & #nathan we are all smiles in the last photo (📸 @aletakilgore). The reluctance to run wasn’t alcohol induced, as I wasn’t drinking. However a lot of fizzy pop is great to be honest! #sundayrunday #run #lonelygoatrunningclub #poole #garmin #strava #workoutsnap #rundorset #myoddballs #running #runner #instarun #runstagram #instarunner #lonelygoatrunners #lonelygoatrc #beardedrunner #runhappy (at Oakdale, Dorset) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmBp4u3tpY0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Parkrun this morning, cold. I was wrapping up warm as the plan was to take it easy again. I walked down instead of a warm up run. I felt like I pushed the first mile too hard, but it wasn’t as fast as I’ve been recently. However looking closely at it I was getting faster until I popped. Proper wall hit. I stopped, I started slowly, I walked, I stopped again! Really suffered in the middle mile. I gritted me teeth & push in to the end. I even managed a sprint finish! I wasn’t the quickest finish! However down. Walked home, got cold! Kids want to go to the beach this afternoon, not a regular request. The littlest wants to swim! I agreed to a walk. I think I’ve cold sea will be a shock to her! #runner #run #running #parkrun #pooleparkrun #instarunner #instarun #runstagram #garmin #strava #rebel #lonelygoatrunningclub #lonelygoatrc #workoutsnap #beardedrunner #myoddballs #lonelygoatrunners #runhappy #ukrunchat #runningcommunity (at Poole Park Duck Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CltQEKbNnTs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Got up early watched an episode of andor & got out for #parkrun no midweek run as knees a little sore from rugby training Tuesday evening. Not ideal still, just took it easy. Nothing serious, I just opened up joint. There are some videos on fb if you search Poole RFC, (if your interested). Realised because I have to work a couple of Saturdays in December, I’ll not get to 100 this year. Today was number 94. Think I might be one of longest to get to 100 as I ran my first parkrun all the way back in March 2012, over ten years ago! Looks like I’m being dragged around the shops this afternoon as the littlest has birthday money to spend, oh to be eight again with a pocket of cash & toyshops to visit! #running #runner #run #lonelygoatrunningclub #rebel #garmin #strava #pooleparkrun #poolepark #rundorset #myoddballs #ceasersportswear #runstats #runhappy #workoutsnap #lonelygoatrunners #beardedrunner #instarunner #instarun #runstagram #runningcommunity #lonelygoatrc #betrusapien #newbalance #runnersofinstagram (at Poole Park Duck Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cla9ui8LHAK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

No rugby training (yeah that’s why I’ve not been running much), so home from work & out for a run. Starting to get out mid week fairly often & coupled with rugby starting to feel a bit for again. Definitely putting last years injury behind me. I’m not fast, but I’m getting out there. I missed a weekend run. I didn’t get over the weekend, I was up early to watch the ladies rugby World Cup final, gutted of course, but didn’t have enough time afterwards to get out for parkrun. Missing parkrun shouldn’t be the be all & end all. However couldn’t get motivated to get out once I realised! Training Thursday & then hopefully parkrun Saturday. I might get up early & go somewhere different, but still local. Perhaps Blandford, I’ve run the course a few times when I worked over there, but never actually done the parkrun! #runner #running #runner #lonelygoatrunningclub #strava #garmin #rebel #workoutsnap #poole #runhappy #rundorset #run #instarun #runstagram #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #ukrunchat #beardedrunner #lonelygoatrc #injuryrecovery #lonelygoatrunners #weightlossjourney #fitover40 #runstats #justkeeprunning (at Sea-View Viewpoint) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck_kJsdLk6n/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Not much to write home about for this month. Had a week & half off running with flu, I even had a day off work which means i must have been rough! The plan was to start November with a long run tomorrow, however a positive covid test this morning means even if I feel fine it’s not wise to go out in the wet & cold. Working from home as can’t go back to office until I have a negative test. I can imagine Thursdays rugby training & parkrun are in jeopardy. Fingers crossed I’m okay for coaching Sunday! #monthlymiles #october #garmin #lonelygoatrunningclub #rebel #instarunning #runstagram #ukrunchat #lonelygoatrunners #injuryrecovery (at Poole, Dorset) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkZGwVZLZEu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Done a run… Not far, or fast, & definitely not pretty! But done, now pizza time! #pizzatime #runnersofinstagram #runner #running #runningcommunity #loneygoatrunningclub #rebel #poole #rundorset #instarun #runstagram #workoutsnap #garmin #instarunner #strava #runhappy #beardedrunner #lonelygoatrunners #ukrunchat #runstats #lonelygoatrc #gettingdarkout #autumn #myoddballs #baldbeardedtattooedandpierced #tuesdaynightrunclub #fitoverforty #injuryrecovery #dorsetquayperformance #benrunnerpants (at Sea-View Viewpoint) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkJVlXarjAo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s only taken 13 months, but finally today I’ve run sub30 for 5km. Quickest since my Achilles injury. At long way to go to get anywhere near my sub25 pb. But a massive step & a huge metal block removed. I now feel like a runner again. It wasn’t easy & I really had to work for it. I went off a bit fast, but felt okay after the first mile so just tried to hold the pace. Getting to mile two still on course for a good time I gritted me teeth & dug deep. I didn’t think I was going to run a faster last mile, but the closer I got to the finish I could help picking up the pace. I even managed a decent sprint! Feeling good for it, afternoon at the allotment awaits. Hope the sun keep’s shining. Perhaps the hard work is starting to pay off. #runner #running #parkrun #pooleparkrun #lonelygoatrunningclub #run #runnersofinstagram #weightlossjourney #rebel #garmin #strava #rundorset #workoutsnap #poole #beardedrunner #myoddballs #lonelygoatrunners #runstats #ukrunchat #instarun #runstagram #poolepark #instarunner #lonelygoatrc #sub30 #injuryrecovery #adidas #newbalance #runningcommunity #keepatit (at Poole Park Duck Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjcxXBdIdQB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Upton House parkrun for a change this morning, I believe their 200th event. First for a fortnight, back been okay-ish for second half of week & felt I needed to give it a go. Was a little tight on the short gentle warm up, but a good stretch helped. Took it easy, & given the undulating nature of the course happy with the time, even managed a little up hill sprint finish. A great way to start the month. Not sure about mid week runs until I know how my back is in a couple of days, but hopefully I’ll be okay. If not this week then next I’m going to find time to get in the pool & do a few lengths see how I feel & see if I can incorporate it weekly. Thinking over a dry month, not been drinking much recently, but might help drop a little timber. Might just cut back on the choco-snacks. I was doing really well over the summer, but falling back in to old habits now there is a chill in the air. At rugby tomorrow so won’t we watching the London marathon tomorrow. Hope everyone running it or anything else tomorrow (specially the old harry ultra @badgertrailevents), has a fun day & enjoys it! #runner #running #parkrun #uptonhouseparkrun #poole #lonelygoatrunningclub #run #rebel #workoutsnap #adidas #garmin #strava #rundorset #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #beardedrunner #lonelygoatrc #lonelygoatrunners #runstats #injuryrecovery #ukrunchat #myoddballs #weightlossjourney #weekendwarrior #betrusapien #newbalance #instarun #runstagram (at Upton Country Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjKr1lsLjsL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy with this mornings running. Took a different & slightly longer route as my warm up run to parkrun. Cold to start, but warmed up nicely. Comfortable parkrun thanks to @all_things_run.derful for keeping me going in the difficult second mile. We pushed on for the third & a surprising progressive 5k. Happy with the fast finish felt fairly strong. Not quick, however that will come. @iprohydrate was giving free bottles of drink out after parkrun so I queued (don’t we love queuing at the moment) & got my bottle, tasted familiar but okay. After a little rest & chat I decided since I felt decent I took on Everest & did the full George pub to sea view. Glad I did it all has been a while. I also saw them taking the crane out form the hospital so stopped for a photo. I guess still a kid in me, but who doesn’t love a big crane taking apart a massive crane! Almost 7 miles in total, a little bath to help legs & feeling good now. Need a restful Saturday afternoon now, but not sure it is going to happen! #parkrun #run #pooleparkrun #running #runner #lonelygoatrunners #lonelygoatrunningclub #beardedrunner #instarun #instarunner #runstagram #newbalance #adidas #myoddballs #rebel #poole #rundorset #runhappy #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #runstats #fitover40 #workoutsnap #garmin #strava #lonelygoatrc #injuryrecovery #weightlossjourney #dorsetquayperformance #poolepark (at Poole Park Duck Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CimwtwCrEsq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Up & out this morning, 5km the long way round to the quay to pick the car up. Didn’t switch watch on until half a mile in, I thought I had, but not! So a bit more than 5km. First run since middle f last week. I go the car in time to park up & just get to parkrun, but decided against it. A few things needed to be done this morning, which have been sorted & now settling in for a bit of lunch & the Merseyside derby. No beers as for things to do this afternoon & back to rugby tomorrow morning. Felt okay, tired at the end as usual, should have taken a drink to be honest, still warm out. #runner #running #rebel #lonelygoatrunningclub #run #myoddballs #strava #garmin #betruesapien #workoutsnap #runnersofinstagram #poole #beardedrunner #runhappy #lonelygoatrc #rundorset #lonelygoatrunners #runstats #ukrunchat #newbalance #weightlossjourney #injuryrecovery #runstagram #instarun #instarunner #runeatsleeprepeat (at Poole, Dorset) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiCsHsvociO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Difficult run this morning. I perhaps foolishly decided do go with out breakfast plus I didn’t take a bottle. I ran the down to Poole park & felt okay. I did go off a little quick, however really suffered in the middle mile. Ankles & knees aching. I took a couple of walking breaks & debated with myself why I bother, & if I should have just stayed in bed! However I sucked it up & jogged in the last mile. A slow time, bit about average of what I’ve been running recently. Again I didn’t run all week. Although I have been cycling to work daily. Was on my feet all day in town with the kids doing some back to school shopping. Off all next week, so going to try & get out a couple of times. Hopefully going to get back to three runs a week. Down on sandbanks beach this afternoon (last pic). We have a beach hut for two days for me mums 70th birthday. The weather has brightened up nicely. Had a little swim in the sea too! #parkrun #poolepark #run #sandbanks #runner #rebel #running #instarun #runstagram #beardedrunner #lonelygoatrunningclub #strava #garmin #betrusapien #workoutsnap #myoddballs #runnersofinstagram #lonelygoatrunningclub #lonelygoatrunners #weightlossjourney #injuryrecovery #runningcommunity (at Poole, Dorset) https://www.instagram.com/p/Che8y8cIFG-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I should be happy, fastest parkrun this year, fastest time on the new Poole course. However it wasn’t sub 30! Three sub 10min miles, but not enough. It felt hard I suffered a bit. I lost contact with he 30 minute pacer & just wanted to keep in front of the 31 & sprint finish. The 30 min pacer came in at 29:22! A little too fast, if he had been 29:52. I would have had a target in the last mile & might have caught him. Instead of half giving up at the midway point! However I should be happy, I am gutted to be so close. This injury come back has been very difficult at times & I really have thought I wouldn’t get back to the time I have previously run. Running sub30 is a big milestone at the moment, perhaps I’m putting too much weight on it! I have a very long way to go to get back under 25. However pushing myself like I did today shows I still have a competitive edge & I do enjoy working hard & improving. It will come, it will take more hard work & unglamorous sessions where I feel terrible. #parkrun #pooleparkrun #run #lonelygoatrunningclub #runnersofinstagram #rebel #strava #garmin #rundorset #workoutsnap #runstagram #instarunner #instarunning #myoddballs #instarun #poole #beardedrunner #lonelygoatrunners #ukrunchat #inuryrecovery #weightlossjourney #lonelygoatrc #runstats #poolepark #fitover40 #runningcommunity (at Poole park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg6dH-0LBKU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=