Going Further, Without Explaining Myself
Extending my running distance to 13.5km brought fresh confidence, a slower parkrun and a new belief that a half marathon could be within reach.
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Running Slower, Feeling Stronger | My Parkrun Progress
Not every parkrun needs to be a personal best. This morning I slowed things down, rediscovered a running top that hadn't fitted for years and enjoyed another family milestone. Sometimes progress is about much more than pace.
A Little Less Watch, a Little More Headspace
New parkrun course PBs, a pacing lesson from my wife and a simpler watch screen are helping me run by effort, enjoy improving times and find more headspace.
Cycling Clothing That Gave Me the Confidence to Ride
How FLAB cycling clothing helped me ride comfortably, feel included and build confidence — and why Cycle Wear Central is on my list for my next kit purchase.
Sometimes You Need to See It
Two parkrun photos, a new personal best and a growing sense of confidence. I reflect on the progress I can see, the support behind it and the everyday habits helping me feel more comfortable in myself.
Turning the Weight Clock Back
More than nine years of private weight data has revealed a striking milestone: I’m now passing back through the weight I last crossed on 7 January 2022, turning old numbers into signposts for the road ahead.
The Discipline to Hold Back
After the high of my fastest 5km in two and a half years, the next challenge has been resisting the urge to do too much—and remembering that restraint, strength and recovery are all part of moving forwards.
Don’t Underestimate Yourself
My fastest 5km in two and a half years—and my daughter’s sub-25-minute triumph—showed why you shouldn’t underestimate yourself and why shared goals matter.
The Numbers Behind the Comeback
Numbers give me something tangible to interact with. Whether weight, heart rate, pace or power moves in the direction I expect or not, the data tells me what is working, what isn’t, and what to question next.
Same Work. Lower Heart Rate. Proof That Something Is Changing.
There are plenty of ways to convince yourself that training is working. The scales can move. Clothes can fit differently. A weight that once felt heavy suddenly feels manageable. You can look in a mirror and wonder whether the person…