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January 2025 Progress

I am covering January a little early because we have just had the last parkrun of January so it is a good time to asses my progress against my time based goals, even if the progress goals could be better judged at the end of the month. parkrun times are all I have to go with regards to outcome goals and I have progressed my post illness PB from 17:35 to 17:21. I should also note that the 17:21 was run with the start as my 1k and then 1 mile PBs and just hanging on... yeah not great to do the first km in 16 minute flat pace according to Strava. There has also been much more consistency with my parkrun times, they are trending downwards with my times getting consistently quicker. I really feel I have a big PB in my legs and just need the competition, weather and pacing to be right.  The above times set me up nicely for my target Half Marathon and mean my predicted finish time, in comparable conditions, would be sub 80.... something for me to wrap my head around as my current PB (on a...
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My Progress and Goals for 2025

I was hoping to do vlogs but it appears I am not very good at that, also it is usually good to have some exciting content to post... and well with me it is mostly the same each week. I ate meat, I ran slowly (except for parkrun) and I was building on being consistent.  And really being consistent is my goal for this year. I ideally would like to stay happy and healthy whilst getting some personal bests along the way, I don't know if I will do it but if I love the process it doesn't really matter.  So what are my goals, both outcome and process?  Run 3000 miles - ideally run, but if I get ill or injured then cross training might have to count.  Consistently strength train  Consistently work on my mental health and training.  Stick to a carnivore diet Continue to learn  Break my 5k PB (17:08)  and ideally run 16:43. The latter because parkrun stopwatch bingo says I only haven't finished in a time with 43 on the end!  Run a half marathon PB (1:2...

Barefoot Britain by Anna McNuff

I have recently finished this audiobook and it was a good listen. I won't go into my usual level of detail as I didn't learn much from this to share on a running coaching site. Was it a good listen? Yes, Was it about running? Mostly. Was there any coaching tips? Not really. Advice from it? Have a good time, listen to your body and preserver. 

Being Given the all Clear

Running with the Kenyans - Adharanand Finn - Learning from the best

My Score 8/10 Topics Covered: East African Running, Motivation, Barefoot, Training  Adharanand Finn is an accomplished writer, journalist, and passionate runner. Here are some key points about him: Authorship : He penned the critically acclaimed book “Running with the Kenyans,” which has garnered widespread acclaim and accolades. Awards and Recognition : His book was named the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year . It also won the Best New Writer award at the British Sports Book Awards . Additionally, it was shortlisted for the prestigious William Hill Sports Book Award . Journalistic Background : Finn serves as an editor at The Guardian , a renowned British newspaper. His journalistic expertise and passion for running intersect beautifully in his writing. Running Enthusiast : As a former junior cross-country runner, Finn has a deep-rooted connection to the sport. Currently, he competes for Torbay AC in Devon, where he resides with his family. Inquisitive Spirit : In “Running w...

From Couch Potato to 5K Hero

Ever seen runners effortlessly gliding down the street, wishing you could be part of that healthy, endorphin-filled scene? Well, ditch the envy and lace up your shoes, because YOU can become a runner too! The secret weapon for countless beginners is the Couch to 5K (C25K) training plan . Designed for absolute novices, these plans gradually build your running stamina, taking you from walk breaks to conquering a full 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) in a manageable timeframe. Why C25K? Beginner-friendly:  No running experience needed, just a willingness to walk and jog your way to fitness. Structured yet flexible:  Plans are typically spread over 8-12 weeks, with 3 runs per week, leaving room for rest and other activities. Variety keeps it fun:  Run-walk intervals mix things up, preventing boredom and making progress achievable. Sense of accomplishment:  Witnessing your fitness improve week by week is incredibly motivating. Community support:  Num...

Hospital Trip and things not going to plan

As much as I love carnivore and taking the evolutionary approach to live sometimes you have to conceded defeat and ask a doctor for advice, modern medicine can do some things right after all. So I have recently had a few little issues that warranted a blood test and I came back as having a massive folate deficiency. I haven't been eating as much liver as I used to but it could also be through malabsorption as whilst my IBS is better it is far from perfect. With the amount I have been running I have tried to up fat and that ups the IBS and things might have spiralled from there.  Not content with that I was also scheduled in for some minor surgery, nothing related to running or carnivore and just one of those things.  You’ll be seen in the morning they told me…. well come 3:30 I was finally seen having not eaten since 3pm the day before (due to running at 7 with my club and IF) and not having drunk since 6am (as instructed). They wheeled me into the room to perform the general ...