Zioman
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Mostly sharing my runs and running media I come across. Still chasing that sub-20 5K - 2026, maybe? Loving the mountains, pounding the pavement.
A very pleasant easy run in the morning - had to keep the pace down a couple of times while still feeling like it's just happening on its own 😎 The mornings are getting a bit cooler... Makes me think about the upcoming autumn. I'll miss the summer! It was enjoyable here. #running #pigtailpower
Funny how today's run had the same pace and distance as on Tuesday, but felt much more in control. Was it the temperature? Probably. Was it the rest day before? Maybe. Was it the shoe choice? Not sure. Anyway, happy to have a threshold sesh that felt sustained! #running #pigtailpower
Went out a bit late, but enjoyed sleeping today - recovery is important, innit 😉 Garmin slowly extends the threshold times while increasing the pace - I'm all for it! Today was hard, but manageable - happy to do it. Reached "Well-trained" status on the endurance score! #running #pigtailpower
Woke up, went out, did 5 loops around the park. Funny how it's the day after a long run that has the biggest chance of a low HR. Also happy to just be stacking up training sessions with consistency - apparently that's all the rage now 😉 #running #pigtailpower
Started out late, but got trains to Rock Ferry, visited a few riverside parks along the way, popped into Cheshire and finished up my route in Hooton, ready to catch my return to Liverpool. Really enjoyable route, quite varied and even the warmth of midday wasn't a problem. #running #pigtailpower
Going to sleep now, as it's far too late and I need to wake up early for my long run prep - but not before I post an update! Took the train to the north-east part of the Wirral, had a decent walk over Wallasey and New Brighton. Sure, #squadrats were the catalyst, but enjoyed the sunny vibes.
"I raced the Speedgoat 50K last Saturday, July 25th 2026. I was very nervous for how I would feel throughout this race as it is known as one of the most difficult 50Ks in America. See how I do as I take on this challenge." #ultrarunning #laurengregory #speedgoat50k
Road to OCC: One Step Closer | Speedgoat 50K
YouTube video by Lauren Gregory
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T. Dower is one of ultrarunning's most exciting athletes, best known for setting the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail. After a heartbreaking DNF due to illness in 2025, Tara returned to WSER to take on the most competitive women's field in race history. #ultrarunning #wser #westernstates
Tara Dower's 100-Mile Comeback at the Fastest Western States Ever
YouTube video by goodr
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Got a few extra days off, so I'm feeling rather lazy in the morning... Still, a run is a run and has to be done 😉 Went to Roby today, snatched some new #squadrats, increasing my yardinho by a decent amount. Great weather, even though the sun was blazing. Happy with that! #running #pigtailpower
Threshold sesh, but done differently - instead of one big block, I had 3 x 7 minutes each. Felt like good and in control, really close to to make them perfectly even (blaming a downhill bit at the end). Seems like local runners getting caught by a drizzle is a theme today 😉 #running #pigtailpower
www.youtube.com/watch?v=arvj... History was made at this year's Western States. Take a look behind the scenes as our men's team prepared for a historically fast year at the world's oldest 100-mile race. #ultrarunning #westernstates #wser
Unlocking the Impossible at the 2026 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run
YouTube video by HOKA TV
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Late running is never as pleasant as morning one... I feel a bit more tired, full and the temperature outside wasn't great despite going out in the evening. Still, the target of the run was achieved (18 minutes of threshold), but it was a harder effort than anticipated. #running #pigtailpower
Didn't want to go out in the morning rain, so a session after work was on the cards. 5 laps, everything felt alright, it was a bit warm outside but nothing detrimental to the run. Getting close to 200 K for the month, it hasn't happened in some time! #running #pigtailpower
A pleasant long run with a very changeable weather - windy, showers, a bit of sun, but overall did the whole planned route. Took a bus to Bootle, explored some areas around there and used the Loop Line to return towards home. Really happy with the run being a Base effort! #running #pigtailpower
Time for a small change - instead of the standard park loops, I've decided to visit the woods and run two laps there. It was great as usual - not too many people, one biker, some dogs, mainly on leashes (one of them still wanted to greet me with his paw, just a slight touch). #running #pigtailpower
For whatever reason I decided to have a small gym-like session on my off day... I never do such things, but I'd like to stick to it. Today I feel my thighs, lower back and arms (slightly), while Garmin suggested Threshold. Well... I obliged. Wasn't too bad! Time to rest. #running #pigtailpower
Recently stumbled upon a channel that reminded me of the YT of yore - no clickbait, promoting inquisitiveness, full of interesting materials and tidbits... It's such a palate cleanser to jump into content like this. The Wirral Channel does it well! #wirral
I Climbed Every Hill to Find the Wirral's Highest Point.
YouTube video by The Wirral Channel
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Time for something faster, so I had a threshold session today - 3 intervals of 7 minutes each, with 2 minutes of recovery in between. Feels great to be pushing a little bit, but also controlling the pace at the same time. Everything feels good, enjoying breakfast now 😎 #running #pigtailpower
Wondered in the morning - should I make it 5 or 6 loops? Really wanted to hit hard from the start, but seeing how last week had smaller mileage, I'll increase it gradually. 5 laps it is. Can get boring during those easy runs, but I'm hoping to reap the rewards in the future. #running #pigtailpower
A really nice long run today, got a bus to Widnes and then ran through some places (Farnworth, Cronton) to Halewood. On the bus home now. Quickly grabbed some yoghurts and fruits from the local supermarket, lucky the bus was still waiting for me 😅 #running #pigtailpower
British runner Josh Kerr breaks world record for mile which had stood for 27 years
British runner Josh Kerr breaks world record for mile which had stood for 27 years
British runner Josh Kerr has broken the world record for running a mile on a track - which has stood for 27 years.
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Dammit, had to cut it short again. Oh well, let's make this a lower mileage week already... Some adaptation issue needed from time to time. I have a 15K route planned in my course selection, so that might be perfect for Sunday. #running #pigtailpower
Catching up from Monday, I've added an extra loop around the park to increase the mileage - that's six now! Would like to make it a standard at some point, maybe sooner than I think... Enjoyable, meditative at points. Added to the Base family, so I'm happy. #running #pigtailpower
A very pleasant morning session, made up of walking, recovery pace, some easy K's and 9 sprints. Variety is the spice of life, right? Also, try guessing which sprint got me going "Oh damn, there's three more of those?" - got really surprised there and had to haul ass 😜 #running #pigtailpower
Sometimes you have to cut your run short... For reasons. But I don't mind, I'll add a lap or two to future sessions this week and it's gonna be fine week wise. Pleasant weather! House temp even dropped to a manageable 22 degrees. #running #pigtailpower
Long run done - in the beginning the temps were tolerable, but the sun at the end was starting to get brutal. Went to Woolton and Halewood to get some #squadrats, saw plenty of pretty houses and even a view with a block of flats that reminded me of my original home 😅 #running #pigtailpower
