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The last leg, Yorkshire marathon 2018, 16 and done...for now 🏃‍♂️

All week at work it had dragged, all I could think about was Sunday, I was weirdly excited about it all week, really couldn’t wait!!!!! I had everything planned, what I was taking, gels, drinks, clothes and what I was going to do and eat all day Saturday. Finally we were here.

I woke up around 5am Sunday, and began the religious preparation I go for through for any race, overnight oats is the key one!!! Today was different as all my family was coming along and Sarah (Steph’s sister) was running the 10mile event.

We were all ready and out the house by 630am...and it was chucking it down!!!!! The last race and the weather was horrendous, out of 16 races I had been blessed for 15, seems the power that be had other ideas for this one 😂.

So we arrived at the park and ride and it was rammed! We also missed our allotted time to get on the bus and inside I was beginning to panic! But we ended up just walking onto a bus and taking the short 15minite ride to the uni. The weather was getting worse at this time. I had managed to plaster all bits of my feet that may blister, I felt confident but nervous now, I new I had done all the training, but the weather had me thinking!!!!!

My friend, Helena was running, I had been messening her most of the morning, and managed to bump into her before the start, it was nice to see a familiar and reassuring face!

So to the start I went, in the driving rain, as I was crossing the bridge I heard the gun go off and I thought I had missed the start, was just the start of the wheelchair race...few! I was supposed to be in zone 2, but couldn’t get anywhere near this and ended up in zone 5. As we started I spent the first 4/5 miles battling to a position where I was running with people my pace. I also managed to pass Helena and have a few minutes talking with her, which was nice as it broke the run up abit.

Running through York was beautiful, but somehow I missed the minster 😂. The rain was still relentless. The route was actually ok until around 16miles, I felt good and strong at this point, I just got disheartened here. This section doubled back on it self, so you had runners either side. I was running well and thinking we will be turning back shortly, but it kept going on, I then saw a sign on the other side that said “19miles”!!! There was still another 2 to the turn then another two back to the top 😭😭😭. So I regrouped and got my head down and plodded on. That section was hard, but just after 19 I saw H again!

20miles....wow what a wall!!! I literally started to cramp up due to the cold, I quickly smashed two GU Gels and that eased the pain!!! I had the ring Steffi as well for a pep talk, the was amazing during this, she rang me three times between 20 and 25 to get me going and it was awesome to hear such a kind, loving, supportive and reassuring voice.

I also strongly had two full on proper panic attack’s at 21 & 23 miles. I just got really emotionally and couldn’t breath, I don’t know how but I managed to get it then under control quickly and carry on running...I didn’t want to stop!!!

Just as I thought it was nearly over, at 25.5 there was a hill, a bloody hill!!!! I was barely running as it was, I think I may as well crawled up that hill haha, but then over it was the finishing line, such a beautiful site! No sprint today, just a stagger over the line...so I thought. I cramped up with 50metres to go, WTF!!!! I couldn’t move, every time I did I nearly fell over. I managed to get to railing and the support was amazing, I was stretching and stretching but nothing was easing up, an amazing lady gave me her lucozade which helped massively! So I tried again, nope! Then someone shouted run over the line backwards. I remember doing this in a precocious half and it helped...so I ran over the line backwards to massive cheers lol. It was quite a buzz.

I managed to find my family which was amazing at the end, but I could barely speak or stand, I wasn’t much company lol.

Then it hit...I was soooooooo cold! I got my free isotonic, and normally I take pictures and do my video, but I just couldn’t do anything, I was violently shivering and think was starting to go into shock. Me, the boys and Steffi managed to get back to a changing tent, we met Sarah there. There were both amazing, Sarah entertained the kids and Steph proper sorted me out, I couldn’t change myself let alone think haha, she dried me off and dressed me. I was still sooooooo cold! I even fell asleep on the bus journey back to the car!

And to finish off we had a nice meal at chamos Brazilian bar in Beverley with family and friends, I ate soooooo much!

This last week has been awesome, I took 3 days off to rest, and then went back on my bike Thursday and first run was Friday, just a short 2 miles.

So that’s it, the end! It’s been an amazing journey since March and I have loved every second of it, am gutted it’s over tbh! But 2019 brings new challenges and hopefully the 2019 London marathon, I find out Monday 22nd!!! Fingers crossed.

Much love everyone, you have all been awesome!!!!

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Hedgehog 🦔 half...number 16 and 1 to go!!!!

So Sunday saw me tackle the 🦔 half marathon organised by Curly’s! I love their events, so well ran and very personal feel for such a small field taking part. There was just under 400 runners on Sunday.

I probabley shouldn’t of rant his recently with just 7 days until my first marathon, but it was at Normanby hall and the route went through told village Burton upon Stather and all the local villages I grew up in, it was a special little race and tbh my favourite of the year! The course was beautiful and the weather defo helped.

So the condition I ran this race was that I was going to run 8:30/9 minute miles....well that went out the window lol, I just felt fresh and in good nick, why not hey ha. So I set off like a train, first 6 miles in 6:40 minute miles, I felt good. I bee I wouldn’t be able to sustain that and dropped down to 7/715 min miles for the rest.

I loved the route, was awesome running through villages and seeing old friends homes, so many memories!!!!! I had some brilliant support at the end courtasy if The Button’s and the Gibson’s, makes such a difference having people there!!!!!

So I can hone in a new PB of 1:32:49 and came 17th overall 😁😁😁...this fat boy keeps getting quicker!!!! The aim for 2019 is under 1:30!!!!!

So this week has been all about resting and eating, had one last tough turbo session for intervals and two easy short runs! Sunday is nearly here and I can’t wait...but it’s also tinged with sadness, as I have loved this and the challenge! Let’s hope I Run well I do the other 15 races and thousands of pounds in sponsorship justice!!!!

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Cleethorpes coastal half 2018 🏃‍♂️

So it was number 14 out of 16, I had bad memories of this race as I cramped really bad last year!

This race was a chance from the other, it was windy and cold, really cold at the start. I had had no intention of running fast as was still recovering from the GNR and a tough weeks training. I still prepared the same though and felt fresh at the start. My intention was to run marathon pace @ 8:24 min miles. Off I set! I was plodding away nicely, but was just really board, I felt I was massively with holding myself. I made the decision at 4 miles to step the pace up, I felt really good and full of energy...so why not hey?!

So off I went for the next 9 miles. I can’t believe how well I ran and how much of a buzz it gives you over taking so many people! I went from 8:24 miles to consitabtly Running between 6:40 and 7:05 miles, I just kept going and going and was really comfortable! I regret going so slow at the start as I could of run something really special that day! I ran my third best half marathon ever on a cold windy tough day! I ran 1:36:54. Was so happy at the end, but with a tinge of sadness I had not gone for it. But, a big but was that Isaac, Noah and Steph were at the end and that was amazing. They haven’t been to many and it was such a lift to see them all. They are my world and it is amazing when they come!!!!

So 2 to go, normanby half week Sunday, then the marathon In 20days!!! Can’t wait, but also sad all this will be over, it’s been a blast and I am the fittest I have ever been!

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The Great North Run 2018!!!!

What an event, what a day, even if the outcome was not what I wanted or worked for!

I have never seen so many people at an event, they said over 57000 runners were there!

So my GNR experience started on the Saturday, I travelled up to Sunderland, never been, but my host in my £27 air b&b was superb and my room was lovely...but freezing!!!!! I snuggled up and relaxed watching Netflix.

The evening was just spent in bed eating and watching England vs Spain. Was a good game.

So i had an early night and set my alarm for 6am. I got a proper shock when I went to loo at 6am and the other runner Richard was already leaving...thank god he was off to the finish first to put his bag in his car, I thought I was going to be late!!!! So I fuelled up and was well hydrated, feeling nervous but feeling fit, healthy and ready to go!!! I left and went to the metro.

I am glad I choose to get on where I did as he metro was basically empty, we had 10 stops until I was due to get off, and each stop more and more and more and more (😂😂😂) kept getting on, it was mentally busy!!!! I got off a stop before the start and proceeded to walk up with the other runners to the start village.

Soooooooooooo many people there, but I managed to have a few loo stops and get rid of my bag all in good time. Met a lovely girl called Olivia and her mum and was talking about it all and we were all starting to get excited!

To the start I headed! It was crazy getting to my position, but I was around 500/600m from the start, so was happy with that! Around 5minutes before the start I was stung by a wasp on my finger. Who would of thought one little sting would posses so much pain!!! My finger was massive and I couldn’t get to the medics to get an anti histamine. I felt quite crap at the start, about sickly. But nevertheless i set off.

Now every 3 miles on a half I take energy gels, who know if I need them but it’s like a goal for me to get to for a reward. I normally enjoy them and they pick me and give me a boost...not this time. I felt sick after the first two and was struggling to get water on board. I smashed the first 8 miles and was on for a new PB if I kept this up! Trouble was my body just gave up, I felt terrible and had nothing left to give. The last 5 miles were the toughest I have done ever!!!!!! Even passing the Breast cancer care team at mile 11 didn’t give me the boost I thought it would. I really struggled and manage to crawl across the finish line!

I felt aweful at the end, and had a massive headache and felt sick. After locating my bag and heading to the BCC tent I managed to eat drink and meet the team that has supported me sooooooo much on my journey!

The metro on the way home was mental and I smashed a carvery after collecting my belongings and then made the long 3 hour journey home. What a day and what an event.

13 down 3 to go!!!! I am exhausted and can’t wait to finish now.

Thabks again all.

Steven

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Order order...the Major stone half marathon 🏃‍♂️

The major stone half marathon, stepping into the unknown! I have worked in the East Riding for over 4 years and know how beautiful the wolds are, some stunning little country villages I had to drive through to get there.

What a difference this race will be to the GNR. 250 runners there today...GNR there is over 65000 lol.

Beutiful course, but it was sooooooo hot. I used this as a training run and had no intention of going out fast or at my usual half pace which is around 7:00min miles. I went off at 7:45min miles and planned to stay between that and 8:00min miles. I was very comfortable for around 9 miles, then the heat took its toll, with it being so flat it was very open with a lack of shade.

I dackered off at the end as my legs had nothing in them. Came home in a time of 1:44, slowest half for a while, but saving my self for the GNR this weekend!

So that’s it 12 completed and 4 to go! I am soooooooooo close to completing this crazy challenge. Thank you so much for your support, it means everything!

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Gilberdyke 10miles...nice freebie 👌

Because of phone issues I have not posted for a while! Gulberdyke 10 mile was next up! Lovely flat course and abit drizzle, I was targeting somewhere around 1:15, and used this as my speed work for the week!

There was only around 300/400 runners so this was a nice small event, really well organised and a good race.

I set off like a train, ran the first mile in 5:55 lol, waaaaaaaaay too fast! Settled down to 6:45/50 min miles. Running fast is hard work and it hurts...a lot!!!

I ended up coming home in 1:09 and was really happy with this! Next up the major stone half!

Speak soon.

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Grimsby 10k, 9 down 6 to go!

So it was Grimsby on Sunday, and what a brilliant event it was! Rite up there with Leeds for organisation and support, for such a small local event it was superb, and there was still over 3000 runners!!!!!!

I didn’t really have any expectations tbh, since the winterton 10 mile event (and being poorly) I have basically not really trained for 2 weeks, just the odd run here and there. So the week on the 10k I got back on it with a 5mile run Wednesday, 7mile Friday, 9 mile trail run Saturday then the race Sunday...to say I was leggy was an understatement lol.

Course was nice and flat and there was support everywhere, it was fantastic, really was so heartening, especially with the heat already at 24c at 10am.

So I managed to get round in 43:49 minutes, was really happy with that, especially with my body being tired and leggy!

And just to cap the day off I went on a 31mile bike ride in the afternoon 😂

So what’s next...August is a no race month, does that mean I relax and take it easy I hear you ask? NOPE 😂 lol, Monday saw me begin my 12 week marathon training plan. So it’s all worked out and I have 12 weeks until the marathon, before then I have 4 halfs in September then the marathon all in 6 weeks...September is going to be fun 😂😂🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Thanks for your support.

KOT

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Winterton Show 10 mile

What a few days it has been, it hasn’t rained in weeks, constant sunshine, England in a World Cup semi...and finally after 7 races my body decides to give up and get MAN FLU!!!!!!

Thursday it struck, and tbh I can normally muddle through it, I felt like I had been hit by a bus this time, never felt pain all over my body like it, unbelievable sweats but freezing at same time, Thursday afternoon and all Friday was a complete rite off! I was totally convinced Sunday wouldn’t happen! I managed to watch the match Saturday with a friend (it’s coming home!!!!) and then Saturday night was the same again, resigned myself to not running. I couldn’t get hydrated and my piss was like a cyder brewery with various vintages lol.

So Sunday morning...what to do?! I decided to go along just to get my number, went with my sister in law Sarah, and tried to get hydrated. Was feeling around 60% with 30mins to go so decided to at least try. Normal pace would of been around 1:10hrs finish. Me and Sarah set off, and the heat was brutal, it was 10am and already 27c!!!!!!

Supeisongly first 6 miles I felt fab, had energy and the spit test was going well 😂. We were running at 11minute miles, around 4 mins slower per mile for me, but my body was in no position for that!

The last 4 miles was as tough as anything I had done, lack of prep and being ill really knocked me! I had nothing in my legs or the tank, pure will power and Sarah got me through it, she was a rock for me! Finished in 1:49, weeeeeeeell slow lol, but who care! Plus Sarah got a new 10mile PB with that effort and she actually beat me, sprint finish at the end and I had nothing to try and get passed her, so congratulations Sarah 🥇

So thats 8 down 7 to go, 1 more 10k in 2 weeks then no races until September...August is start of marathon training...I am scared 😂.

Thank again.

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Humber half in the Sunshiiiiiiiiiine!

So today was the Humber half and the weather was scrochio!!!! It was also the 7 race of my 15, so we are half way there.

It was evident turning up that today was going to be tough, and it wasn’t a great start as when I went to the start my silicone bud from my earphones had dropped off, ffs!

So the gun went and off we all went, was a good start through Hessle and was nice and comfortable, the heat hit me on the bridge, it suddenly became very very hot! The water stations were a bloody god send, I never normally drink much round courses but today I bloody did haha.

The course is quite hilly, and all the way round I kept telling my self it is nothing compared to Sheffield, but Sheffield was cool and around 14 degrees...today was 25 degrees lol.

So I kinda ran out of gas around 7/8miles...enter Jerry from 🇵🇱, he was awesome and sacrificed his time for me, he was after 1:30, but stayed with me all the way up cardiac hill and all the way across the bridge, he was awesome!!!!! I ended with a time of 1:39:47, and in that heat I was very very happy with it!

So that is the last half until September, through July I have two 10ks and one 10mile race. So mid July the marathon training will commence, tbh I am not really going to change he much. I am going to add some strength and core strength work in, but just up my 2 x long runs a week. Monday or Fridays will be my 10/11 mile run and Sundays will be my 14+ runs. I think I will go up to 18/20 miles when it gets to the tail end towards the marathon.

September will be brutal, I have 3 halfs 1 10k and the marathon all in 6 weeks 😂.

Bring it on 💪💪💪

Thanks for all your support 🏃‍♂️

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Hull half...could I be bothered?

So it was the Hull half today! It’s been quite a week to be honest and one I don’t want to go through again in a hurry, I was exhausted both physicallly and mentally today!

So myself and Helena arrived nice and early today and it was safe to say I was not feeling it at all...my video backed up that! This was Helena’s first half since the great north run a few years back and all prep for our marathon in October!

So we finally got to the start (after an unsuccessful search for the loo in prinny key), what happened next was really strange...I got really nervous to the point where I thought I was going to be sick!!!! I am not really sure why, maybe cos of the week, or maybe cos i was targeting this one for a really fast time with it being sooooooooo flat! I never get nervous just stupidly excited, cos running along way is fun right? 😂

If it wasn’t for my pacer super Terry Midgley I would not of ran the time I did. Up until 6/7 miles I was ok, running very consistent and comfortable...then the wall and all my demons set in! He got me through it and was always encouraging me. I did at one point become an unofficial pacer, I was running quite well and noticed Terry had gone, vanished, nowhere to be seen 😂turns out he needed the loo, so myself and another chap took up the pacing duties...Terry soon appeared to help us out though!

The last section was hard, running at that pace is hard work especially for me with my non runners body. He got me to 12.5 and I decided to quicken up, I began sprinting for the line, god knows where the energy came from as I was actually sprinting!!!! The clock was on 1:32:30, I was convinced I would get there under 1:33! This did not happen....with 30m to go I began to wrench and was fighting so hard not to be sick (I so hope they didn’t get me on camera 😂) I crossed the line in 1:33:03, GUTTED!!!!! Turns out they was the Gun time 😂, so I wouldn’t of made it anyway haha. I got a new PB of 1:33:29, 2 mins quicker than 2 races ago in Leeds, I can’t believe I went that fast, this fat boy keeps getting quicker!!!!

So that’s it another one done. I got to end and did all my stretches and waited for HP! She finally rolled in around 1:47 I think? With a new PB of exactly 1 minute! The thing that annoyed me (lol) she didn’t have a drop of sweat on her ffs lol, I on the other hand looked like I had swam for 13.1 miles lol, she looked as fresh as a daisy haha.

So that was that! It doesn’t seam like 2 minutes ago I was lining up at Normanby Park for my 1st race, now I have just completed number 7! Half way there!!!!!! I need to savour and enjoy every second as it’s soon creeping up the lovely marathon and number 15!

Today was good, and gave me closure on an unbelievable tough week, I am glad I ran today, and thanks to Helena for the support and encouragement.

A week off now, will still be training but not as much. Humber half is a week Sunday...can’t wait for heart attack hill 😂.

Thsnks agsin got your support Hull and everyone 🏃‍♂️

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5 out of 15 done...Derby Ramathon 2018 🏃‍♂️

It’s been a while (3 weeks 😂) and I was really looking forward to today, the 2018 Derby Ramathon half marathon. This one had been pencilled in to run with mine and my wife’s good freinds Richard and Sarah Culpin, it was there first half marathons and the furthest they had ever ran!

Getting there wasn’t ideal, getting lost more times than I can remember haha, eventually we found the car park. Today I had Steph and Isaac with me supporting as well, love it when they both come along to the races they can get too!

So we arrived at the iPro Stadium in Derby the Home of the mighty rams (that the mighty whites of Leeds United will smash next season) Derby County. There was around 4 thousand runners there today and it was buzzing. We met up with Richard and Sarah, Sarah looked so at ease and was excited as well as abit nervous for what lay ahead. Richard on the other hand...he was really nervous, and to be honest had every rite to be! I have ran a lot of halfs now (I think 10, could be 9 ha) and it just seems a normal distance, but I remember my first time and it’s proper scary...it’s actually a long way lol. I tried to reassure him and said I was going to run with them both and help them through it, we were targeting 2:30ish, and in the heat and no wind what so ever, that would be an awesome effort!!!!

So off to the start we went, we managed to catch Sarah’s sister Christine and her husband Carl, they also offered massive support and encouragement to Sarah and Richard. So off we went, Richard went off like a bullet 😂, me and Sarah followed at a really nice and consistent pace. We didn’t see Richard from around 1mile in, it was just me and Mrs Culpin for the 12.1 miles that was left!

The route was really nice I thought, mixture of town and countryside, there was even a brass band and a guy on a bike with a water pistol 😂. The crowds, what can I say, they were awesome and were constantly shouting mine and Sarah’s names all the way round.

So we both plodded on (with a few stops for Sarah to recover and gel/hydrate up) and we got to a section that ran next to the river derwent, we then started our duel with “Steve and he Tutu wearing wife” they passed us then stopped and walked, we passed them, they passed us then walked, we passed them...this proceeded for around 1/2 miles lol. Then out of the blue around 10/11 miles we spotted the big bear himself Mr C, he was really struggling and you could see how much of a boost he got form seeing us. He had used his only gel up at 3 miles and was cramping up and on empty! Sorted him out with a couple of gels and straight away he perked up and very politely (I think he was angry with the run lol) told me to go off and catch Mrs C up and get her to the end. Before I left he told me had ran and practiced with Gels on 2/3k runs 😂, in his own words they most likely didn’t kick in until he was home lol.

So we crossed the finish line in 2:41, and it was an awesome effort, Richard followed around 3/4mins later. I can’t tell you how proud I am of these two, the weather made it brutal and to run that far on limited training due to life and work was incredible...I take my hat off to them both!!!!

Then to the pub, FREE beer 🎉 via the app and half a chicken, chips, mac and cheese and coleslaw haha. Smashed it!

Its been a great day, and it was awesome to share it with my wife Steffi, Isaac and two awesome friends in Sarah and Richard.

Whens the next one Mr and Mrs C? 😂

So, recover run tomorrow and then onto Hull half next Sunday. I am targeting this one, it’s been on the list as the one to get the PB as it is as flat as a pancake! I really think I can push 1:30, it’s gonna be so hard and everything is going to have to go in my favour, but I think it’s very doable! We shall see. I will have a good week, recover run tomorrow, on bike twice and then Thursday night I have a 10k time trail with scunny and district running club with another freind Tom...he is gonna be watching my arse all the way round haha, sub 40mins Thursday hopefully!

Thanks for your support, and until next week...it’s been a pleasure!

Have a good week all 🏃‍♂️

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Leeds Half...4 down 11 to go!!!

What a day, I love the Leeds half, atmosphere is superb and I love the course!

Day started at 6:15am, fuelled up well and was Uber hydrated I felt awesome and raring to go! Drive was nice and relaxed and decided to stop at service for a pit stop...only went and dropped my keys down the loo haha, panic set it, will the car open, will the battery in the key be shot??? Lukely it opened first time...big relief!

So got there nice and early to soak in the atmosphere, to God’s country, the greatest city in the world LEEDS, ALAW, MOT, LEEDS LEEDS LEEDS, mighty whites!!!!!!

Bumped into an old school friend Luke Peters who was repping in the Arla protein tent, bagged a free yogurt. It’s the first time I had seen Luke in over 15 years I would say...within 5 minutes I had my top off and he was putting my rock tape on my back haha, amazing how you feel comfortable with people you have grown up all your life even when you haven’t seen them for ages!

Race started well, I did go off a tad quick and started with the 1:30 pacer 😂😂😂, that didn’t last more than 3 miles. So settled down with the 1:35 pacer. He was awesome, he talked constantly to me and really got me through it!

So, that was by far and away the hardest physical and mentally taxing activity I have ever done, I put everything my body had into that race today and it paid off. My previous PB was 1:37 set in Lincoln last year, today I smashed that! I was 1:35:18, I am so buzzing with that, and the course was hilly! I still think on a flat course I can still go faster! I came 404th out of over 6000 runners.

Had a nice (if that’s the word) massage after, I have two massive knots in my calf’s and nearly screamed when the physio found them, think I will be making an appointment somewhere before Derby in 3 weeks! Managed to catch up with my boi Jonst for the first time in 2 years afterwards in the pub...thanks for the SAN Miguel ha.

Going to take it easy this week, short recovery run tomorrow then two bike sessions in week and a longer slow run Friday or Sunday, before I am back on it this week...the body is tired but holding up well, I am loving this challenge, and can’t wait for more!

Roll on Derby in 3 weeks, running with Curly and Richard, so be a nice plod for me...not for them though haha.

Thanks for your support!!!!

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So today...wow it was soooooooooo hot! The day started really well, got half way to the start and realised I had left my phone in the car...back I went! Then got to the area and needed my 8th wee, stood in the line for 20mins then realised I could go in the urinals 😂😂😂. Then went to put my bag away and realised I had left my SIS caffeine gel at home...what a start!!!! Then got to the start line at 855am (thinking it was 915am start) and dropped my phone face down as I saw my friend Pat...thank god it didn’t smash! So finally managed to get going, little did I know how tough the next 3 hours were going to be. I was never going to run this race at my pace, was running with my sister In law who is 3mins per mile slower than me. We started off really well, really consistent and strong. 3 miles in and she started to struggle. Ear phones out and constantly talking to her. I have never seen anyone drink as much and I could see how the heat was just zapping everything out of her. Mile 10 and she complained her hands and feet were swelling up. Managed to get the paramedic out to look at her as she lay down to recover, I honestly thought she would have no chance carrying on...what a trooper though! She battled so hard to the end and we managed to finish (with a fair few walking stops) in 2:39:36. The heat was brutal, and I am so glad I decided to stay with her and help her as much as possible! Today was all about completion and helping a family member, today was something I will always remember. Roll on next week, Leeds half, something I am really excited about. Over and out! #runsnellyrun #jog4jackie #bccare

Not posted for a while, but now back on it! 2 races in 2 weekends…excited isn’t the word!!!! I am buzzing, and this weekend for the North Lincs half is going to be epic! Weather looks awesome 😎, and get to run doing with my sister in law and try to get her a new PB! Can’t wait to smash it…then smash a BBQ and some beer after 🤙🤙🤙.

Thanks again for your support, also buzzing about the new additions to my top, looks spot on.

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Sheffield Half Marathon 2018...2 down 13 to go!

What a day and what a course! The day has been long and it started at 330am with Noah waking up as he wanted to give me a good luck hug (that’s what’s am calling it instead of interrupted sleep ha) managed to get back to bed for 430am but was up and 530am to begin the fueling process!

Getting to Sheffield was a piece of cake, arrived nice and early, but finding the park and ride was a nightmare...me and Sheffield have history, despise driving in the place 😂.

So I arrived at the start line, the place was buzzing but also a sense of nervousness with what lay ahead, I have never ran up hill for over 7 miles before...I have now!

I can honestly tell you that first 7miles was the hardest physical and mental pain activity I have ever done, it was relentless and just seemed to go on and on and on and on etc! I paced it well though, managed to get up to the top in 55mins, I new I had a lot to do to go under 1:45! The next section was bliss...all down hill! I motored down that in 42minutes! My legs started to give up with 200m to go, but the awesome pacer I ran with was barking at me and telling me not to give up, I wasn’t going to ruin the last bit after all that hard work!!!! So I finished, I was dead on my feet, but it was so worth it, to finish in a time of 1:37:42 (not quite a PB, missed out by 20seconds) I was buzzing with, And I ended up coming 559th out of 5476, 512 out of all the men and 247th in my age category and overall was in the top 10%, I am so proud of my self!

So that’s 2 down 13 to go!

But on the way home the car decided to break down and would only do 40mph max...maybe it felt the way I did?!

Lastly, thank you so so much for your support! I have reached my £500 target today which is amazing, I am so excited what can be achieved now until October with 13 more races to go! Next up North Lincs half on May 8th and my favourite Leeds Half on May 15...bring it on 💪🏃‍♂️

Food and bed time, it’s Running eve!!!!

Excited, nervous and scared! The first 7 miles scares the sh*# out of me, all up hill!

But am prepared and ready, it’s gonna be tough but I can’t wait! Food time now then early night.

Tomorrow I travel to South Yorkshire and smash all 13.1 miles!

🏃‍♂️

Feel like I have been hit by a bus!!!!

Alert alert!!!! It’s man flu people, I need 24hour care ASAP...well it’s a cold, but I feel whacked, good timing hey 😂

So I had a training routine this week, managed to get on bike yesterday and felt good during, just was whacked after, was planning on hill intervals today but gave that up and had a rest day! Will attempt hills tomorrow, followed by easy 5/6miles Thursday and maybe 7miles Friday.

I find I have to train the same in race week or I feel under cooked come Sunday! Strange, as all the advice and articles tame it down during race week.

Also being at home this week is testing my will power food wise...especially with all these god dam Easter eggs in the house! I demolished my 1 and only (it was a beast of Cadburys Carmel egg) yesterday to get it out the way haha.

Anyway, bring on Sunday, it may be a bitch of a first 7miles (all up hill) but I am so excited to kick off the first half of 9 in 7 months!!!

Also weather is looking spot on, over cast, quite mild and minimal wind...happy days!!!!

Now man flu (I mean common cold that nearly kills a man 😂) do one please!!!!

🏃‍♂️ Snelly 🏃‍♂️

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