πΈ @robgale π πππ€π₯ πππππ₯ π¨ππ€ π ππ ππ π£ π₯ππ ππ π ππ€!π . . Ran the 2nd GLCL race hosted by @fairwater_runners_cwmbran (shoutout to @griffithstownharriers for the marshalling support!). I smashed my PB by over 2 minutes from 2 years ago. Though the course was a tad shorter, it definitely wasnβt 2 minutes shorter! πββοΈπ¨ . . Thought I was done for at the end, even told the girl from Lliswerry this. She probably thought I was joking as I pushed to the finish. We had a mad sprint finish and I edged out by just a second. Felt like I was going to hurl, managed a βsorryβ and some grunts. ππ€’ . . Funny thing is, Iβm running quicker than 2 years ago, but it doesnβt feel that way. Definitely stronger, thanks to marathon training, but faster? Not so sure. Maybe itβs because the progress has been speedy over the last 4 months (those first 5 months post-baby felt like forever). Still wrapping my head around this new pace, bit in denial tbh! . . Anyway, going to savour these PBs because who knows when the next one will come! ππͺ #PostCSectionRunner #MumOnTheRun #WelshRunner #WelshRunners #runhappy #runningmotivation #womensrunningcommunity #womenrunners #GLCL #FairwaterRunners #PostBabyJourney
Track Tuesday are back baby! πποΈ Absolutely loving being able to really push the speed again now with the warm sunny mornings down on the track! πͺ Todays set: 1 Mile Warm up 12 x 200m effort / 200m rec 10 x 400m effort / 60sec rest 1 Mile cool down The session really couldnβt have gone any better! π averaging 35/36secs for all the 200βs and then averaging 71/72sec for the 400βs, staying consistent throughout and even managing a 66sec 400 to finish π₯ To get results you have to push yourself out of that comfort zone! You have to keep grinding the sessions out and working hard which is what keeps me so motivated π Was great to have some of the other THH guys down there this morning also smashing out the session too! π Doubling up with some extra miles later on the @trihardharriers trails too π π§’ - @ironman_uk π - @longcourseweekend π©³ - @newbalancerunning / @londonmarathon π - @asicsrunning - Magic Speed 2 βοΈ - @garminuk - Forerunner 955 #roddersruns #speedwork #runitfast #tracksession #runningdad #believeinyourself #pushyourself #nolimits #runeveryday #anythingispossible #asicsmagicspeed2 #welshrunner #runningman #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #runninginspiration #runtoinspire #igrunners #instarunners #loverunning #nevergiveup #consistencyiskey #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #gohardorgohome #runspire #runningismytherapy #runningcoach #runningislife #ukrunning
Back to back new dap day! How to make your teenager avoid you..... shocking pink @saucony Endorphin Edge arrived from @sportsshoes #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #trailrunning #trailrun #ultrarunning #ultradad #ultratraining #welshrunner #instarunnerswales #scotland #ochilhills #cairngormsultra #highterrainevents
Motivation Monday ππ»ββοΈ We go again! π Woke up with the sun shining through the window this morning so there was no excuse to get out for a long run to kickstart the week πͺ 13.1 Glorious miles chalked up, over 1100ft elevation including some seriously tasty climbs π₯΅ποΈ The route took in some of the best views Swansea has to offer, along some blissfully peaceful country roads before taking in the stunning coastal path on my way back π After pushing hard in the 10k race yesterday, a nicer easier pace was exactly what was needed today whilst still clocking up good mileage π Todays Kit: π§’ - @asicsrunning π - @trihardharriers π©³ - @ronhilluk 𧦠- @bravendurance / @craigjonesdesigns π - @asicsrunning π§ - @esc_sounds πΆοΈ - @kyloeinthewild βοΈ - @garminuk #roddersruns #runningdad #motivationmonday #ukrunchat #igrunners #runeveryday #halfmarathon #welshrunner #runningjourney #pushyourself #flatisboring #runningismytherapy #runningislife #loverunning #runninginspiration #runtoinspire #asicsnovablast4 #anythingispossible #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #marathontraining #instarunners #runnersofinstagram
New dap day! @inov_8 G270s fresh from the box! #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #trailrunning #trailrun #ultrarunning #ultradad #ultratraining #welshrunner #instarunnerswales #scotland #ochilhills #cairngormsultra #highterrainevents
Cardiff bay 10km 14th 33.04 A very hot and windy race today down at Cardiff bay. A flat and fast course the chance for a PB was on. From the gun I got in to a good group of runners and in to a nice rhythm running in and around the PB pace needed. Thought halfway we split a 16.18 very much within the pace needed but it was km 7 and 8 the heat caught up with the fast pace and I slowed a little. I still managed to finish well and left everything out there to just miss going under the 33 minute barrier like last week but compared to Newport 10km which is a more comparable course I'm 30 seconds quicker so things seem to be going in the right direction just need the weather to be cooler π.
@gorseinon10k 2024 Champion! π₯π€© 1st Place - Official Time 32:50 π₯ What a race, what a morning, what a result!! I went into todayβs 10k race knowing Iβve been in good form lately and wanted to test myself on what was another undulating and challenging course. Starting off quicker than anticipated, pushing the pace with @jacobparry1 we soon opened up a gap on the chasing field. Clocking 4:59 for the first mile π³ I knew I needed to slow it back down but we continued to work together through there first few kmβs π As we hit the cycle path, I noticed that I started to pull away and this was when it became a test of my mental and physically strength to continue to push forward and take a grasp on the lead of the race! I felt good, I felt strong and most importantly I knew I was in complete control of my own pace, dictating how I attacked each section of the course. Coming into the final few 100mβs, I knew I could start to celebrate and enjoy the crowds, my wife and baby Ollie there cheering me on as I turned onto the finish straight to claim my 1st ever 10k victory in a major event ππ₯ To come away with another Sub 33min performance in the blazing heat and the rolling hills is exactly what I hoped for! π Today really did feel special, Iβve had a terrific start to 2024 but to take top spot just seemed to hit me different today and I am ever so grateful for all the support I have from friends, family, loved ones and other runners too π Thanks @frontrunnerevents for putting on another superb event, canβt wait to come back next year and do it all again π Well done every single person who competed today including an army from @trihardharriers πβ€οΈ It wasnβt easy out there in the heat but we got it done πͺ #roddersruns #champion #1stplace #winner #gorseinon10k #runningdad #runitfast #anythingispossible #believeinyourself #runeveryday #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #victory #runtoinspire #runninginspiration #igrunners #welshrunner #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #familysupport #runningislife #runningismytherapy #frontrunnerevents #welshathletics #runrunrun #asicsrunning #runningman #loverunning
Overdid the home bargains face tan wipes π but this David Dickinson got the real deal views over 6 miles around Cardiff on the Taff Trails..π«ΆπΌ Sunshine π β Endorphins β Hormones Balanced β Serotonin β Garmin battery π ran down but still buzzing from the comfort of running after weeks of healing broken π toe! I was an impatient patient!! New kicks @saucony are amazing! For my dolls feet feet fitted like a glass slipper π₯Ώ! Highly recommend this brand. Not cheap but a worthwhile investment in protecting your joints and lightweight to run. Now time to get protein in me; family up; head down to the Gower and soak up the sun π while it makes an appearance.. The schedule for my strength workouts is posted inside our community group and we kick off tomorrow Solid Core 645am.. Enjoy your day.ππ«ΆπΌ #tafftrail #cardifflife #cardiff #cardiffrunning #cardiffrunning #irunthisbody #runthediff #mombod #perimenopausehealth #perimeopausesupport #perimonopause #cardifffitness #femalefitnesspage #femalefitness #womenshealth #fitnesscommunityonline #welshrunner #gower #menopausefitness #rivertaff #lovecardiff #lovewales
Swansea Parkrun ππ»ββοΈ 17:14 π₯ When youβre feeling good and running well, why not let the legs do what they want! ππ₯ Initially planned to go a few minutes slower this morning, but got started and soon fell into a nice rhythm whilst enjoying a good chat and catch up with @craigjonesdesigns. We were gradually picking up the pace and before we knew it on the heels of the front lads. Felt like rolling back the years both pushing eachother and crossing the line seconds apart after a little 100m sprint finish! A huge turnout from the @trihardharriers gang again as everyone came out to enjoy the sunshine πβοΈ Despite a big training week and also the first open water swim of the year this morning up the lake, everything is feeling good and Iβm feeling stronger with every session right now! π #roddersruns #parkrun #runningdad #runeveryday #runitfast #1stplace #runningismytherapy #runnersofinstagram #loverunning #igrunners #welshrunner #believeinyourself #runninginspiration #runtoinspire #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #instarunners #ukrunchat #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #runningman #runtogether #pushyourself
Scotland is epic in the sunshine! Beach on a Friday afternoon with @crewchiefwonderwife followed by near enough 20 miles in the stunning hills around Dunkeld. I'll take it!! #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #trailrunning #trailrun #ultrarunning #ultradad #ultratraining #welshrunner #instarunnerswales #scotland #ochilhills #cairngormsultra #highterrainevents
Friday Fun in the sunshine! ππ»ββοΈβοΈ Not every run has to be flat out, or really long or really hilly! Sometimes it is nice to just head out with no plan apart from to just run π All I wanted today was to clock up 6 easy miles, so decided to stay close to home and made it a bit of a game to see how made roads I could cover without crossing over eachother π It was very enjoyable and even with almost 600ft elevation, never felt like I was pushing or working hard which is exactly how I wanted to feel π Things did take a dramatic turn when I happened to witness a car & motorbike accident! π¬ thankfully along with a few other passers by, we were able to move the bike off the trapped rider and to a safe place as it was leaking fuel! There didnβt seem to be any serious injuries to the rider π so I continued on my way back home! You never know what could happen on a run, but Iβll stop to help someone in need and hope that if it was me that needed that help, theyβd stop for me too! β€οΈ This evening was then spent enjoying a lovely evening walk with the family down the Llanelli coastal path π₯° Today was also a little strange as I was wearing pretty much every running brand going π π§’ - @sumarpo_official π - @kyloeinthewild π - @hoka π©³ - @ronhilluk 𧦠- @nikerunning π - @asicsrunning π§ - @esc_sounds βοΈ - @garminuk #fridayfun #runningman #roddersruns #runningdad #runtoinspire #runninginspiration #runeveryday #lovetorun #runningismytherapy #runningjourney #runningcoach #runningislife #ukrunchat #ukrunning #runinthesun #stopandhelp #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #runspire #anythingispossible #believeinyourself #runner #welshrunner #runnerlife
The look of a coach who is buzzing over her community growing π in numbers and strength. Also back reunited with Billy Wynt which gives the most spectacular views of Talbot Green and beyond .. I β€οΈ this place and it holds a very special beat in my heart β¨ My father used to play for hours as a child by the Billy Wynt. It is also where I can view where my father has been laid to rest. β€οΈππΌ 6 Trail runs in a week and I absolutely love back in nature running wild and strength training with my community ππͺπΌ Ordered a new trail kit and I'm very excited and will hide from the husband π in addition to our new range for body positive sportswear ππ Hope you all had a good week β€οΈπ I've certainly being flying the flag for Mental Health Awareness week 'Movement' is ποΈ and keeps me smiling every day. Coach Tinks π #billywynt #talbotgreen #rhonddacynontaff #fridaymotivation #friday #cardiffbloggers #cardiff #southglamorgan #southwales #trailrunningwomen #trailruns #trail #runningcommunity #runwild #perimenopausehealth #perimeopausesupport #femalefitnesspage #runwales #trailwales #welshrunner #femalefitness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawarenessweek #cardiffmums #cardifffitness #ilovethediff #southwalesfitness #pontyclun
Rose Inn Race 1 Pushing to the point that I didnβt have the energy to strike a pose π€£ #TooTiredToPose #PostCSectionRunner #MumOnTheRun #WelshRunner #WelshRunners #runhappy #runningmotivation #womensrunningcommunity #womenrunners #ILoveRunning #LoveToRun πΈ @stills1 πΈ@robgale
Are you looking to return to running after injury or time away? After a very successful pilot, we are now making our Run/Walk group a permanent option starting on the 28th May. We have limited spaces, so make sure you don't miss out and comment if interested below or email [email protected] and we will share more info. Please share with anyone who would be interested in joining us π #runningwales #spiritofmonmouthrunningclub #walesrunning #welshrunning #welshrunner #running #monmouth
My Big Brother is not only a World Leading Scientist but also annoyingly a fast runner π.. and also a top fun uncle to my girls π Show my big brother some love; Held a number of full time research-only appointments, including Australian Research Council and National Health and Medical Research Council Fellowships. Fellow of a number of Academies, including Australian Academy of Science, Academy of Medical Sciences (UK and Australia) and the Learned Society of Wales. My heart is full this weekend π Loved his visit from his home in Australia to visit us in Wales π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ.. and of course our Brother and Sister trail runs around my favourite forest Smilog Pontyclun. You have to run here insane trail routes and views π Today was a brilliant elevation 1 mile gain and views beyond stunningπ³ππ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ Another award pending for my brother to pick up in Switzerland... Dad be would so proud as we are. Safe travels & pray his speed slows down on his next visit π my legs are done in π Love little sister Lorretta x π #bigbrother #familytime #smilog #pontyclun #welshrunner #runningcommunity #runwild #runwales #runthediff #rhonddacynontaff #llantrisant #llantwitmajor #trailrunningwomen #womenahealth #womenstrength #femalefitnesspage #runningmotivation #freerunning #smilogforest #loverunning #π³ #runover40 #femalefitnesspage
#medalmondayπ Or should that be #CheeseMonday ? I'm very much looking forward to scoffing my blacksticks blue cheese this week.
A double week of racing. First off was the @herefordcouriers 5km series race 2. The weather had changed from race one to two going from nice and cool to quite hot. I wasn't used to running in the heat but still had a great battle with Sam Butler over 3rd place just being out kicked in the final km finishing with a 15.58 and 4th place. The second race of the week was carephilly 10k one of my favorite events of the year. Again the conditions were hot which made for a bit more of a harder race but I decided early to race in to a nice group rather than go it alone like Newport 10km and a small group of @mikerod_therunner and Simon Lewis and myself formed and we got to working together. Thought the 5km mark I realized I was on PB pace but I faded a little in the second half but was still impressed with a 6th place and dipping under the 33 minute marker for just the second time with a 32.48 π€―. I'm really happy with how the shorter races are going at the moment and hope to improve and grab some PBs in the not to distant futureπ€π».
What a gorgeous morning at Caerphilly 10k! Although I wasnβt feeling that way then - absolutely boiling and stuffy was more like it! I say it every year running in the heat is not for me, I would have been more than happy with a sub 1hr today so I was pleasantly surprised to get a course pb by 2 seconds π€£ OT 57.48. The hose pipe supporters were heroβs without capes today, and I remembered why itβs been 4 years since I signed up to that race lol it always seems to be boiling! My boys smashed it and Rory came 3rd in the 2k out of 743 runners π± with a time of 6.54 and Sonny came 27th with a time of 8.09 π€© my little whippets #run #running #race #runningrace #10k #10krace #10krun #welshrunner #welshrunning #wales #sun #summer #summerrunning #hothothot #loverunning #instarunners #instarunner #instarunning #thisgirlruns #ukrun #ukrunchat #lliswerryrunners @lliswerryrunners
Snowdonia half β The heat and the hills were no joke π«¨ππΌββοΈ #runner #run #halfmarathontraining #running #runnergirl #cardiffhalfmarathon #runvlog #ukrunner #welshrunner #runnersofinstagram #runnersofinsta #beginnerrunner #newrunner #snowdoniahalf #snowdoniahalfmarathon #slowafrunner #2024
A four hour epic run / ride with @crewchiefwonderwife along the shores of Loch Shiel whilst Math has fun in Berlin. It was ROASTING on the trails today and the last half hour was a right slog with form, cadence, heart rate etc. all going out the window!!!! Stunning place for a jolly, recommend buying the Gravel Rides Scotland book for anyone looking for quality trails! #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #trailrunning #trailrun #ultrarunning #ultradad #ultratraining #welshrunner #instarunnerswales #scotland #ochilhills #cairngormsultra #highterrainevents
Seeded sourdough from @havnbofa with a view! Weekend away with @crewchiefwonderwife ! #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #trailrunning #trailrun #ultrarunning #ultradad #ultratraining #welshrunner #instarunnerswales #scotland #ochilhills #cairngormsultra #highterrainevents
@loreenofficial is nothing short of an athlete. That performance was incredible! #BirminghamSwifts #eurovision #ultramarathon #pridesports #clubrun #welshrunner #swimming #moseleyshoals #runningmotivation #runforhappiness #marathoner #gayrunner #gayrunners #gayathlete #gayfitness #gayfit #lgbtrunner #gaysofinstagram #instarunning #marathontraining #alwaysontherun #ukrunchat #garmin #newbalance #stravarun #strava #runnerslife #runnersofinsta #runhappy #ukrunchat #runnersworld
Spent nearly 3 hours in the #botanicalgardens office Copenhagen and they had a butter fly house πππ€© #BirminghamSwifts #ultramarathon #pridesports #clubrun #welshrunner #swimming #moseleyshoals #runningmotivation #runforhappiness #marathoner #gayrunner #gayrunners #gayathlete #gayfitness #gayfit #lgbtrunner #gaysofinstagram #instarunning #marathontraining #alwaysontherun #ukrunchat #garmin #newbalance #stravarun #strava #runnerslife #runnersofinsta #runhappy #ukrunchat #runnersworld
Hills pay those bills! πͺποΈπΈ The temperature is heating up βοΈ but that just means itβs a new climate and different conditions to get used to training in! Yesterday was a Monster training day with the @trihardharriers finishing it off in style ππβ€οΈ A beast of a hill session with over 1250ft of elevation in just 10k shows how tough it was π₯΅ with fellow coach @myleskenealy leading the run, I got my head down and pushed myself through every effort really working the legs on the climbs! This rounded off what had already been a busy day of training with a 5k warm up run before club, a short sharp 1500m swim in the pool and a 23 mile bike ride at 6am! π @longcourseweekend is fast approaching and my training is tamping up nicely to get me fully prepared to tackle what is going to be an epic weekend π #roddersruns #runningdad #runinthesun #hilltraining #pushyourself #flatisboring #garminuk #loverunning #runtoinspire #runninginspiration #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #runningman #runnersofinstagram #believeinyourself #longcourseweekend #triathlete #triathlontraining #swimbikerun #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #realrunners #welshrunner #anythingispossible #runrunrun #runcoach #runningjourney #runeveryday #teamkyloe #runninginfluencer
Let the Eurovision Song Contest Begin!! Fingers crossed for Joost Klein, Nemo and Mustii tonight! They are fab! #BirminghamSwifts #Ultralondon #ultramarathon #pridesports #clubrun #welshrunner #swimming #moseleyshoals #runningmotivation #runforhappiness #marathoner #gayrunner #gayrunners #gayathlete #gayfitness #gayfit #lgbtrunner #gaysofinstagram #instarunning #marathontraining #alwaysontherun #ukrunchat #garmin #newbalance #stravarun #strava #runnerslife #runnersofinsta #runhappy #ukrunchat #runnersworld
Swansea Summer 5k Series - Race 1 Winner! π₯π€© Official Time - 15:54 π₯ I do love that now through the summer, thereβs so many events of all distances to choose from and I was delighted to come away with the victory in last nights 5k! π With one eye on Caerphilly 10k on the weekend, I wanted to use last nights race as a good way to see how my legs are coping with the increasing triathlon training. I felt comfortable from the off, got into a good groove and literally never looked back! Hitting consistent splits every mile (5:12,5:13,5:11) I always felt in complete control and knew there was another gear in the locker if I wanted to push harder! Iβm absolutely loving the warmer weather now though, mainly because it means my wife and baby Ollie can come to more events to cheer on and support π₯° I even managed to get him up on the podium with me too π Well done to @paulpophamrunningclub for organising and all the volunteers out on course too π Summer has started with a bang! π₯π₯ #roddersruns #5k #winner #1stplace #runitfast #victory #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #consistencyiskey #runtoinspire #runninginspiration #runeveryday #asicsrunning #5ksummerseries #believeinyourself #anythingispossible #runningmotivation #runningman #runnersofinstagram #welshrunner #runinthesun #nevergiveup #loverunning #myrunjourney #runningjourney #runningcoach #runwales #runspirerunners #runspire #ukrunchat
Look at that cute little skyline! Found a great cafe in the cold water bath house and met some Dutch fans. Iβm not sure if this is what people mean by the Eurovision bubble, but you can get chatting to literally anybody π€£ #BirminghamSwifts #eurovision #ultramarathon #pridesports #clubrun #welshrunner #swimming #moseleyshoals #runningmotivation #runforhappiness #marathoner #gayrunner #gayrunners #gayathlete #gayfitness #gayfit #lgbtrunner #gaysofinstagram #instarunning #marathontraining #alwaysontherun #ukrunchat #garmin #newbalance #stravarun #strava #runnerslife #runnersofinsta #runhappy #ukrunchat #runnersworld
Oh the trails are back with a BANG baby! π Last night was the return of the @trihardharriers trails and my god they didnβt disappoint!! Couldnβt have asked for better weather, with wall to wall sunshine and it feeling like a proper summers evening, we headed down to Southgate to head off onto the epic trail paths! Despite having a route planned, once we stopped at Pennard castle I soon realised that the incoming high tide may be a slight issue π¬ Once we stopped down to the valley, it was a 50/50 choice on which way to go and I gambled taking us towards the stepping stones. We got 3/4 of the way down and then soon realised it was shit or bustβ¦..we were getting wet ππ Wading through knee high water at some points, we all manoeuvred our way through the tricky sections to dry land π After this we had to take a rather big diversion, as the stones were completely submerged and it would have meant literally swimming to get across π The route from here onwards was stunning! Running through the fields of wild garlic before taking in some of the best views the Gower has to offer overlooking Three cliffs as the sun was starting to set π Laughed and smiled from start to finish, canβt wait to do it all again next week π #roddersruns #runningdad #trailrun #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #THH #trailrunning #ukrunning #running #runningman #runnersofinstagram #havingfun #summertime #doublerunday #runeveryday #runningismytherapy #runningislife #igrunners #welshrunner #loverunning #offroadrunning #runningmotivation #runtogether #runningfriends #runrunrun #runinthesun #runspirerunners #flatisboring #runningjourney #runcoach
The atmosphere here is incredible π€©π€© #BirminghamSwifts #eurovision #ultramarathon #pridesports #clubrun #welshrunner #swimming #moseleyshoals #runningmotivation #runforhappiness #marathoner #gayrunner #gayrunners #gayathlete #gayfitness #gayfit #lgbtrunner #gaysofinstagram #instarunning #marathontraining #alwaysontherun #ukrunchat #garmin #newbalance #stravarun #strava #runnerslife #runnersofinsta #runhappy #ukrunchat #runnersworld
And Iβm feeling goooood ππ»ββοΈπ Motivation Monday to finish off the bank holiday! π₯ Still extremely positive following on from last nights 5k result, I felt full of energy this morning so got out for a cracking run in the sunshine! βοΈ 8 miles in total, just over 500ft of elevation and decided to split the run in two halves, picking the pace up for the second half even with throwing some tasty hills in π Managed to bag a couple of KOMβs along the route too, all good preparation for @longcourseweekend π₯ Really feeling motivated to continue pushing now, lots of racing coming up and my self-belief is high knowing I can continue to improve through the summer! πͺ π§’ - @asicsrunning πΆοΈ - @kyloeinthewild π - @raceforvictory π©³ - @ronhilluk 𧦠- @bravendurance π - @asicsrunning βοΈ - @garminuk π§ - @esc_sounds #roddersruns #runningdad #feelinggood #bankholidaymonday #teamkyloe #escsounds #runinthesun #ukrunchat #runningjourney #beliveinyourself #anythingispossible #consistencyiskey #realrunner #motivationmonday #runeveryday #welshrunner #loverunning #runtoinspire #runningmotivation #runninginspiration #nevegiveup #runnersofinstagram #runningismytherapy #runningman #runners #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #garminuk #igrunners #instarunners
Can't believe it has been 12 months since I managed to squeak a win at the Pilgrims 60 in North Wales! Awesome event put on by @getupandrunpodcast and @penllynultra and it is being run again soon - hopefully someone will run well enough to nab the course record! Loved my time on the trails of the Llyn as ever and even got to meet wonderful folk like @darrenowen79, @julesonthetrails and briefly @albistonnia (sorry about nicking your CR!). I'll be watching from afar this year but who knows what 2025 will bring! #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #trailrunning #trailrun #ultrarunning #ultradad #ultratraining #welshrunner #instarunnerswales #scotland #ochilhills #cairngormsultra #highterrainevents
Race for Victory 2024! ππ»ββοΈ Official Time - 15:31 - 44th Overall! π€―π₯ Tonightβs race was a complete roll of the dice to see what I could do and although I was only 6 seconds away from a new PB π« there were SO many positives to take away from the race! Tonights run was the first time Iβve run back to back Sub 5min/miles - something I didnβt think was possible a few years ago! π³π₯ As soon as the gun went, I had my race number ripped off π€¦π»ββοΈ so knew I lost a little bit of time but managed to get it pinned back on and then got back into my groove! I actually felt good all the way round! Yes I lost a bit of time in the final mile which always seems to be the case at this event, but I was overtaking people, pushing hard and giving it everything I had! It Was so lovely to see my wife @emma_louise_roderick19 with little Ollie cheering me on as I turned onto the finish straight π₯° having them at the races now always gives me that extra boost at the end that I need! πͺ A tremendous turnout from @trihardharriers too, with everyone running amazingly well and a great team effort all cheering eachother through the line πβ€οΈ Reflecting back on what could have beenβ¦..Iβm so close to getting a new 5k PB, however I am realistic and the fact that my new son is only 11 weeks old, itβs only 4 weeks since my marathon and I raced last week in Newport all contribute to the fact that deep down, I am just a normal runner and not a pro. I do this because I love the sport and want to continue to push myself to get better π Well done to everyone else that took part tonight, @raceforvictory it was an epic show as always and I canβt wait to return in 2025 to do it all again π€© #roddersruns #raceforvictory #5k #runitfast #runtoinspire #realrunners #runningdad #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #ukrunchat #runninginspiration #runningmotivation #runningismytherapy #runningman #runnersofinstagram #asicsrunning #welshrunner #familyman #loverunning #runeveryday #anythingispossible #nevergiveup #believeinyourself #babyrodders #igrunners #instarunners #garminuk #family #supersunday #runningjourney
(Early) Medal Monday π€ The Howum by @pegasusultrarunning π My 3rd time doing this course! 1st time in 2021 - 8:40:43 (my 1st ever ultra) 2nd time in 2023 - 7:00:00 (as part of the slam) 3rd time in 2024 - 6:11:37 (last run before @wildhorse200 ) Yesterday went like a dream; felt strong throughout and got to run with a bunch of lovely people along the way π₯° Yesterday I set my new 30 mile PB π On the same course I ran the event 2hrs 29mins 6secs faster this year than my first attempt! Super proud of this! It shows the consistent training is working π Official time appears to be 6:10 but I faffed with my watch π€¦π»ββοΈ #thehowum #howum #pegasus #pegasusultra #pegasusultrarunning #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #running #runner #wip #training #pb #newpb #fun #welshrunner #wildhorse200 #ultratraining
I adore the #cairngorms and when I have a free day I'm OFF. 0515 alarm call, coffee and GO to be at @nethyhouse for epic breakfast and cake. Then on to @kjsbothybakery for more cake and bread. All this before 0900, then time to run! 24 miles of HRZ2 (for the most part) on the Burma road from Boat of Garten, round to Carrbridge and Aviemore. Took it easy, finished with gas in the tank and feeling pretty good in the end (despite the sluggish start). Then off for a smash burger at @alvieforestfood This coming week is peak week, set by my wonderful coach @marcusscotney ahead of the Cairngorms Ultra on June 1st...... not long now!! I should add, this is the same Coach who thinks I need a Bakery intervention...... he might be right you know! #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #trailrunning #trailrun #ultrarunning #ultradad #ultratraining #welshrunner #instarunnerswales #scotland #cairngormsultra #highterrainevents
Nostalgia has got me buying things again π now I know what will be keeping me occupied on my travelling tomorrow π #BirminghamSwifts #retrogaming #ultramarathon #pridesports #clubrun #welshrunner #swimming #moseleyshoals #runningmotivation #runforhappiness #marathoner #gayrunner #gayrunners #gayathlete #gayfitness #gayfit #lgbtrunner #gaysofinstagram #instarunning #marathontraining #alwaysontherun #ukrunchat #garmin #newbalance #stravarun #strava #runnerslife #runnersofinsta #runhappy #ukrunchat #runnersworld
ABP Newport 10k. Part of the R4W series. Next Cardiff Bay. Have a great weekend all ππΌπββοΈππ€ - - - - - - - - - - - #r4w #running #runningman #newport10k #newport #welshrunner #scimitar #greatwelshmarathon #abpnewport2024 #fitness #outdoors #medal #10k #metal #metalrunner #shokzsquad #shokz #brooksrunning #vansoldskool #vans #getfit #run #race #justrun #justrunning #run4wales
Feeling very loved today. Thank you to everyone for wishing me a happy birthday! Iβve put my cards up including the last card I received from Grandad which goes up every year. Im sure heβs raising a pint up there π Looking forward to celebrating tonight π #BirminghamSwifts #birthday #ultramarathon #pridesports #clubrun #welshrunner #swimming #moseleyshoals #runningmotivation #runforhappiness #marathoner #gayrunner #gayrunners #gayathlete #gayfitness #gayfit #lgbtrunner #gaysofinstagram #instarunning #marathontraining #alwaysontherun #ukrunchat #garmin #newbalance #stravarun #strava #runnerslife #runnersofinsta #runhappy #ukrunchat #runnersworld
Happy birthday to me! ππBut which to try first?π€£I absolutely love birthdays! π . . Had some Novablast for my birthday. Donβt worry though, Iβm not a complete @asicsrunning convert. I absolutely love my @nike alphafly 1 and tempo trainers but struggled to find an everyday trainer I like from them. . . I had some Alphafly 3 for my birthday just before London but I decided to size up and they didnβt have my size πππ Not to worry though as I have 3 alpha 1s on the go (canβt bring myself to chuck them) and another pair in the cupboard, so enough to keep me going π #NikeOrAsics #19crimes #PostCSectionRunner #MumOnTheRun #MySecondMarathon #MarathonTraining #MarathonEryri2024 #WelshRunner #WelshRunners #runhappy #runningmotivation #womensrunningcommunity #womenrunners #ILoveRunning #LoveToRun
Laying the routes ready for Saturdays race around the Brecons with the @trailevents.co 10KβοΈHalf-marathon βοΈfull marathon (and a wee bit more) βοΈ and ultra marathon routes all laid ready to rock and roll!! If anyone is free and fancies a run through some proper lush countryside then come along!! #breconbeacons #trailrunning #ultrarunning #marathon #trailrunninglife #ukrunners #ukrunningcommunity #traileventsco #running #run #uktrailrunning #welshrunner #keeponkeepingon #keeponrunning #penyfan #fanybig #talybontonusk
Hills & Consistency are not an easy combination! ποΈ I am always going on how important it is to add hills into runs and that is because it only makes you stronger! πͺ Despite big mileage yesterday, my legs felt good so went out looking for a tasty and challenging route! 10 miles later, over 1200ft of elevation chalked off and a big run banked π Apart from being chased up a hill by a sheepdog in the third mile πΆ (on the steepest part of the bloody hill too π¬) it was a really enjoyable run! Working hard to maintain a steady consistency all the way, I managed to keep every split within 4 seconds which is such a rewarding feeling when you finish ππ @longcourseweekend is just over 7 weeks away and Iβm determined to be even more prepared to give this a real good go π₯ π§’ - @asicsrunning π - @asicsrunning π©³ - @ronhilluk 𧦠- @bravendurance π - @asicsrunning βοΈ - @garminuk π§ - @esc_sounds #roddersruns #hilltraining #flatisboring #hillspaythebills #hillshillshills #consistency #consistencyiskey #runningdad #runeveryday #runningismytherapy #runningislife #runninginspiration #runningjourney #runcoach #runningcoach #runners #runnersofinstagram #welshrunner #igrunners #runningman #loverunning #believeinyourself #anythingispossible #pushyourself #marathontraining #runtoinspire #ukrunchat #ukrunning #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed
Intervals in windy conditions are NOT as fun π«π¨ One thing Iβve made certain of is to include a variation of different runs and sessions every week to continue to mix up my training and really found this to be beneficial for me! πͺ Todays session was split into two halves: 1st Half with @amyrosannaruns : 1 mile warm up 4 x 1 mile @ Sub 1:30 (6:46) / 0.5 mile recovery 2nd Half was very similar but done Solo: 4 x 1 Mile @ Sub 2:40 (6:05) / 0.5 Mile Recovery 1 Mile cool down Even battling the conditions the entire time, all of the efforts were at a very consistent pace which is even more rewarding when you feel youβve worked twice as hard! I do love seeing others hit their goals too, which is why itβs nice to do these sessions sometimes with company knowing Iβm helping someone else get closer to their targets too π (also the reason Iβve been looking more closely into coaching π) Lots of races coming up of all distances, really feeling positive at the moment after Sundays result so letβs go! π₯ #roddersruns #intervaltraining #runningdad #runningfriends #runeveryday #believeinyourself #anythingispossible #consistencyiskey #runtoinspire #runninginspiration #runningmotivation #runtogether #traintogether #instarunners #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #ukrunchat #ukrunning #runningismytherapy #runningman #runnersofinstagram #runninglife #realrunners #welshrunner #runrunrun #runningjourney #runningcoach #loverunning #nevergiveup #garminuk
Medal Monday medalπ , what an amazing weekend , Really proud of myself for completing my first ever marathon at ABP Newport Marathon Festival in the time of 3:35:56 π₯°Thanks to everyone who supported me and especially my running club Albany Road run club without their support or training session I couldnβt of done without them. #newportmarathon #newportmarathon2024 #medalmondayπ #medalmonday #firstmarathon #runninghigh #gaywales #gayuk #instagay #training #runningtraining #marathonclub #motivation #beingmoresociable #confidence #meetingnewrunners #marathon #welshrunner
Medal Monday medalπ , what an amazing weekend , Really proud of myself for completing my first ever marathon at @run4wales ABP Newport Marathon Festival in the time of 3:35:56 π₯°Thanks to everyone who supported me and especially my running club @albanyroaduk without their support or training sessions I couldnβt of done without them. #newportmarathon #newportmarathon2024 #medalmondayπ #medalmonday #firstmarathon #runninghigh #gaywales #gayuk #instagay #training #runningtraining #marathonclub #albanyroadrunclub #motivation #beingmoresociable #confidence #meetingnewrunners #marathon #welshrunner
Newport 10km 33.37 13th A lovely morning for racing today with blue skies and the sun came out. Had a great race and felt good pushing to see where I'm at and came away with a good time and position looking forward to trying to improve on that in the next race in a couple of weeks.
Newport 10k 2024! - 32:12 - 7th Overall π€© Now that is how you come back with a bang! π₯ Went into todays race with no expectation and just wanted to run hard and set a benchmark for the rest of the summer, so thatβs exactly what I did π Starting quickly and soon getting into a good group with @tombaird & @mattverran, we worked well together through the first 7km keeping the pace consistent racing through the new 10k route! Coming into the final few miles, a combination of a tasty headwind and an annoying stitch meant I was at my limit but never gave up, pushing hard and still feeling strong to clock one of my fastest 10k times to date! π Today was also the first road race that baby Ollie has been able to come along to and it was so nice having him and my wife at the finish line π₯°πΆπ» A great day out for @trihardharriers with some amazing performances right across the board once again! πβ€οΈ This is the first of 4 back-to-back race weekends and it couldnβt have started any better! π #roddersruns 10k #runningdad #runitfast #pushyourself #newport10k #eliterunners #believeinyourself #runeveryday #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #run4wales #runningjourney #runrunrun #loverunning #asicsrunning #dotherodders #runnersofinstagram #runninginspiration #runningmotivation #runtoinspire #ukrunchat #garminuk #welshrunner #realrunners #runningismytherapy #dadsthatrun #thebestclub #nevergiveup #anythingispossible #ukrunning
Feedback from @marcusscotney last week was just to dial the pace back a bit on these sunday runs so not to overload the body after the Saturday long run. So, I ensured i dialled it all back, spent just as much time in HRZ1 and is 2 but kept the cadence at 165 which i'm happy about. Lovely lochside run, mixture of trail and tarmac and was joined by the dynamic duo on their bikes too! Standard weekend stops at @havnbofa and @mhorbread for all things pastry, pie, cake and coffee related with the epic @crewchiefwonderwife and Math for company. I've decided in my next life I'm coming back as an athlete and I'm going to seek sponsorship from a bakery!!!! #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #trailrunning #trailrun #ultrarunning #ultradad #ultratraining #welshrunner #instarunnerswales #scotland #ochilhills #cairngormsultra #highterrainevents
Cheeky little parkrun and overall 5k pb this morning π thought Iβd test the legs off the back of marathon training and it must have worked. Only 3 seconds but Iβll take it. And my lowest (or highest? I never know which way around it should be) finisher position at riverfront for ages, it was so quiet today! Everyone resting before tomorrows races, good luck everyone Iβll be supporting! #run #running #parkrun #parkrunsaturday #saturdayrun #parkrunday #riverfrontparkrun #pb #personalbest #5k #5kpb #loverunning #instarunners #instarunner #instarunning #thisgirlruns #thisgirlcan #ukrunchat #ukrunning #welshrunner #lliswerryrunners
Brand New Parkrun in Ystalyfera - 17:50 π₯π€© Claiming the inaugural course record π₯ Not something you can say every week that you were at the 1st event of a new @parkrunuk, but today that opportunity came up so it would have been rude to not go and support π With tomorrows race in the back of my mind, I set off with the lads at the front and enjoyed good company to the turn point with @life_of_lewisss & @ar_ma_ro π Once we turned, I purely focused on holding a consistent pace and managed to maintain a perfect 5:42 average all the way, pushing for a slight sprint finish at the end πͺ Great to see so many familiar runners and volunteers also there supporting the 1st one of this new parkrun, including a few of the @trihardharriers family too ππβ€οΈ Itβs not every day you can say you officially have a parkrun course record, but for at least 1 week I can ππ₯ #parkrun #supersaturday #newparkrun #parkruntourist #runningismytherapy #runitfast #sub18 #runningislife #runningjourney #runninginspiration #runninginfluencer #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #ukrunning #ukrunchat #loverunning #1stplace #courserecord #running community #runningmotivation #runeveryday #asicsrunning #garminuk #runrunrun #welshrunner #instarunners # #runnersofinstagram #anythingispossible #consistencyiskey
Stairway splits to heaven to start the weekend! ππ»ββοΈπ Just 2 days away from my next race where I return to take on the Newport 10k, I decided to get out for some really enjoyable progressive miles π Despite it being a moderately hilly route, I was able to gradually increase the pace every 2 miles even managing to hold 6:40βs with over 170ft elevation In the 8th mile on its own π¬ Maintained a steady HR all the way through, everything is feeling good going into race weekend so canβt have any real complaints πͺ Looking forward to a nice flush out in the morning as always at parkrun too π Happy Friday! π π§’ - @sumarpo_official π - @run4wales Newport 10k 2023 π©³ - @ronhilluk 𧦠- @bravendurance π - @asicsrunning βοΈ- @garminuk π§ - @esc_sounds #roddersruns #runningdad #runeveryday #loverunning #consistencyiskey #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #feelgoodfriday #fridayfeeling #ukrunning #ukrunchat #runningman #runningismytherapy #runningislife #instarunners #asicsrunning #garminuk #igrunners #runrunrun #anythingispossible #realrunners #runnersofinstagram #welshrunner #runspire #runnerscommunity #runninginspiration #raceweekend #itsfriday #lovetorun #believeinyourself
Hills Hills & more Hills ππ»ββοΈποΈπ It is absolutely crucial to include hill training into your weekly schedule! Running on the flat constantly will not help build your strength but also when it comes to race day, the slightest incline will suddenly feel like Everest! π¬ I am religious with putting hills into my training, so having a hill session once a fortnight with @trihardharriers is absolutely ideal ππ Tonightβs club run was a tasty and rather speedy hill session led by myself and fellow run leader @myleskenealy where we split responsibilities while still both being able to smash out a good run π₯ Topped up with a warm up & cool down meant a total of 10 miles tonight banked and good preparation for Sundays Newport 10k! #roddersruns #runningdad #hilltraining #clubrun #runningcoach #runningismytherapy #runningislife #runrunrun #runnersofinstagram #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #ukrunchat #runningjourney #runningman #flatisboring #hillsession #traintogether #instarunners #asicsrunning #runtoinspire #runninginspiration #runningmotivation #runeveryday #pushyourself #dedication #commitment #runleader #runningfamily #welshrunner #believeinyourself
πΈ ποΈβοΈ . . #holiday #grateful #maspalomas #grancanaria #axel #axelbeach #runner #gayrunner #welshrunner #gaywales #gayspartan #gay #gayholiday #maspalomasbeach #sun #cardiff #cardifffoxes
#6 Another one down ππ½ 90 second run 2 minute walk X 4 60 second run 60 second walk X 2 Same again for Thursday π€π½ #couchto5k #plussize #plussizerunner #fitnessjourney #welshrunner #rhedegcymru #rhedeg #fitness #proud
Day 5 of Project Pickle and Operation Bugsy Ginger Bug (left jar) has been fermenting nicely! Lots of bubbles today which is cool, and importantly it has not exploded! Iβve taken a quarter cup and placed it in a new sterilised jar along with a quarter cup of raisins, 1 tbsp vanilla extract and 3 cups of black tea. If it works, in 3 days it should be black tea cream soda (and will be the easier version of a kombucha with all the benefits). Iβve fed the Ginger Bug with a table spoon each of grated ginger and sugar and tomorrow it will be placed in the fridge for the live culture to hibernate until I next need it. #BirminghamSwifts #ultramarathon #pridesports #clubrun #welshrunner #swimming #moseleyshoals #runningmotivation #runforhappiness #marathoner #gayrunner #gayrunners #gayathlete #gayfitness #gayfit #lgbtrunner #gaysofinstagram #instarunning #marathontraining #alwaysontherun #ukrunchat #garmin #newbalance #stravarun #strava #runnerslife #runnersofinsta #runhappy #ukrunchat #runnersworld
STITCH π© Iβm clearly doing something wrong but ouch. Pretty much hurting all over tonight. Stitch, blisters, shin splints π I really wanted to just have a hot bath and go through my SHEIN haul but Iβm pleased I went out and did run #5. Also LOL at my selfie - but keeping it real π€£ #couchto5k #runningmotivation #welshrunner #cymraeg #plussize #plussizerunner #caloriedeficit #fitness #fitnessjourney
Motivation Monday! πππ»ββοΈ Inspired by reading everybodyβs amazing London marathon stories yesterday, I was more than ready to get out that door this morning for my recovery run! π Nice chilled out 10k to start the week π No need to push the pace so kept it steady and did cheekily increase the pace but only marginally so it didnβt impact my HR at all π 6 days to go till Iβm back on a start line, only this time itβs the Newport 10k so need to get that speed going in my legs again π₯ Hope everyone is recovering well, my @garminuk is happy with me again and now showing Iβll be fully recovered ready for tomorrows run! π Happy Monday! π #roddersruns #provizsports #escsounds #runningdad #motivationmonday #recoveryrun #discipline #runeveryday #runningismytherapy #runningislife #runningjourney #runningmotivation #pacecontrol #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #ukrunchat #ukrunning #runspire #runninginspiration #runningman #runnersofinstagram #welshrunner #runrunrun #asicsrunning #prodirectrunning #sportsshoes #asicsfrontrunner #garminuk #believeinyourself #instarunners
14 miles of out and back in the paaing rain with these two! That caps off my first 60+ mile week in a good while. Felt pretty tired after 23 miles and 3,000ft yesterday but got through it in the end! Not long to go now until the Cairngorms Ultra! #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #trailrunning #trailrun #ultrarunning #ultradad #ultratraining #welshrunner #instarunnerswales #scotland #ochilhills #cairngormsultra #highterrainevents
Speedy Saturday at Parkrun ππ»ββοΈπ₯ 2nd Place - 15:53 π₯ Just 6 days on from @manchestermarathon, went to @parkrunuk this morning with no real plan of how to run it. Setting off quick, my legs felt good so I continued to push the pace and got into a good rhythm. Despite being isolated and running completely on my own which made it feeling more like a TT run, I knew mentally I was strong enough to continue to run hard! The fatigue did start to kick in towards the end as expected, but managed to hold out for another solid Sub 16 time πͺ A fantastic turnout as always from the @trihardharriers gang, always good to see everyone for a catch up at the end on a Saturday morning πβ€οΈ #roddersruns #runningdad #parkrun #runitfast #pushthepace #believeinyourself #runeveryday #runninginspiration #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #ukrunchat #ukrunning #loverunning #runtoinspire #instarunners #igrunners #welshrunner #realrunners #runningjourney #runnersfollowrunners #anythingispossible #runninginfluencer #garminuk #runningcommunity #runningmotivation #runrunrun #supersaturday #runningismytherapy #runningislife #runningman
Day one - Marathon expo, a little wander and FOOD! I canβt believe itβs TOMORROW! π€©π€©π€© #london #londonmarathon #expo #londonexhibition #excel #running #runningshow #running #thisgirlcan #thisgirlruns #welshrunner #londonmarathon2024 #classof24 #loverunning #instarunners #instarunner #instarunning #ukrun #ukrunchat #lliswerryrunners @lliswerryrunners
What to do whilst on maternity leave⦠#PostCSectionRunner #MumOnTheRun #MyFirstMarathon #MarathonTraining #LondonMarathon2024 #WelshRunner #WelshRunners #runhappy #runningmotivation #womensrunningcommunity #womenrunners #ILoveRunning #LoveToRun
Just brilliant! π€© #BirminghamSwifts #Ultralondon #ultramarathon #pridesports #clubrun #welshrunner #swimming #moseleyshoals #runningmotivation #runforhappiness #marathoner #gayrunner #gayrunners #gayathlete #gayfitness #gayfit #lgbtrunner #gaysofinstagram #instarunning #marathontraining #alwaysontherun #ukrunchat #garmin #newbalance #stravarun #strava #runnerslife #runnersofinsta #runhappy #ukrunchat #runnersworld
We are back in business ππ₯ Finishing work today, I decided to head out and do something I havenβt actually done for a while and just run at pace on a training run ππ»ββοΈ Holding a 6:40min/mile average all the way round felt good, it felt comfortable and even with over 500ft elevation and a monster 226ft climb half way through up Glanmor Rd, I really did feel strong and there was no signs on any niggles which was so pleasing π Managed to pick up two cheeky unexpected Strava KOMβs on the climb as well which was a big surprise considering Iβd run this hill many times before, but day everything was just clicking! πͺ Spent the evening then with the family, enjoying a lovely walk down the mumbles stopping off for pizza & a pint down @thelighthouse_swansea πΊπ Itβs been a long week, but the weekend is here now and Iβm looking forward to relaxing and making the most of the sunshine πβοΈ #roddersruns #runningdad #ukrunchat #runninginspiration #runningismytherapy #runningislife #ukrunning #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #loverunning #instarunners #igrunners #runrunrun #runnersfollowrunners #runnersofinstagram #runningmotivation #runningman #welshrunner #asicsrunning #bravendurance #escsounds #garminuk #familytime #qualitytime #pizzaandbeer #feelgoodfriday #runningjourney #runningcommunity #consistency #backinbusiness
Speedwork and Coaching rolled into one! ππ»ββοΈπ₯πͺ Last night was the first time putting any pace through the legs since Sunday and it felt good π I led the @trihardharriers session down on the prom after a 5k warm up run with @myleskenealy and Iβm pleased that there was nothing serious sustained on Sunday and my calf is feeling fine again π 3 tasty sets all working on 5k / 10k paced efforts was a good way to push and then to finish with a sprint relay saw the competitive edge in everybody come out π Definitely needed this session last night just for assurance that I can push on now and start working towards the shorter distance races Iβve got coming up in the next few weeks! π Happy Friday π #roddersruns #runleader #runningcoach #runclub #runningdad #trihardharriers #speedwork #trihardandsucceed #ukrunchat #ukrunning #runeveryday #runningmotivation #runninginspiration #runtoinspire #loverunning #runningfamily #runitfast #consistencyiskey #anythingispossible #believeinyourself #runrunrun #runner #instarunners #igrunners #runningislife #runningismytherapy #welshrunner #runspirerunners #runspire #nevergiveup
Really enjoyed tonightβs @albanyroaduk 1K reps session with optional of trying brooks shoes out and decided to try out the Brooks Glycerin, I had so many people saying omg your socks and shoes and running kit match up, so repping it for @brooksrunninguk , and @bravendurance not intentionally lolππ #brookshoestryon #braveendurance #brooksglycerin #runninghigh #gaywales #gayuk #instagay #training #runningtraining #albanyroadrunclub #motivation #beingmoresociable #confidence #meetingnewrunners #welshrunner
A pyramid in the sunshine! ππ»ββοΈπβοΈ The recovery continues but already the body is feeling in good shape and I can feel all the aches and pains drifting away ππ Got out early this morning as the sun was rising for a stunning 9 miler along the beautiful Swansea Prom! π Still not overdoing it with the pace, I started steady at 7:40 and only dropped down to 7:00 before easing my way back up! I absolutely love these runs because it really is about discipline and pace control, you have to stay focused all the way and even when not going flat out it makes you think and work all the way through the session π The marathon is still fresh in my mind, but my attention now switches to Newport 10k in just 11 daysβ¦.time to see if I can get these legs ready for some short sharp fast fun π π§’ - @provizsports (gifted) π - @provizsports (gifted) π©³ - @ronhilluk 𧦠- @bravendurance π - @asicsrunning x @sportsshoes (gifted) βοΈ - @garminuk #roddersruns #runinthesun #runningdad #runtoinspire #pyramidrun #consistency #consistencyiskey #discipline #welshrunner #runninginspiration #runningman #runnersofinstagram #runner #runrunrun #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #ukrunchat #ukrunning #runeveryday #believeinyourself #pacecontrol #runningislife #runningjourney #runningismytherapy #runnersfollowrunners #runspirerunners #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #asicsrunning #provizsports
R U N #1 First run in the attempt of Couch to 5k ππ½ββοΈ It was hard and the weather was rubbish but I enjoyed run number 1. Just a little account to help hold myself responsible π«£ #couchto5k #welshrunner #femalefitness #girlpower #mentalhealth
π London Marathon Countdown: T-4 Days! π . . Can you believe it? Only four days left until the London Marathon, and Iβm feeling surprisingly chill about it. . . Trainingβs been solid, and Iβve put in the miles. β Now, itβs just the victory lap left to do! . . For those curious souls who want to track my progress, my number is 22824. . . Iβm not keeping any secrets about my pace or game plan. My aim? Well, Iβm shooting for around a nine-minute mile pace. Of course, that might be wishful thinking if I get caught up in the marathon shuffle at the start. π€·π»ββοΈItβs all part of the adventure! . . Halfway point strategy? Feeling strong, folks. πͺπ»Might even decide to pick up the pace a tad. Or, you know, just keep chugging along at that same olβ pace. Flexibility is key, right? . . Originally signed up for 4:30β¦ Then got a little ambitious at 4:15β¦ Now, who knows? π€ Hoping for that magical sub-4:00 finish! π Hereβs to unexpected victories and a whole lot of fun along the way! π₯³π πKeep smiling and keep runningππ»ββοΈ #LondonMarathon #Sub4Dreams #RunLondon #PostCSectionRunner #MumOnTheRun #MyFirstMarathon #MarathonTraining #LondonMarathon2024 #WelshRunner #WelshRunners #runhappy #runningmotivation #womensrunningcommunity #womenrunners #ILoveRunning #LoveToRun
Reset, Rebuild & We go again! πππ»ββοΈ First of all Iβd like to thank everybody for your amazing support, kind comments and messages since Sundays @manchestermarathon π Itβs incredibly humbling to realise just how incredible the running community are and I genuinely from the bottom of my heart thank you all for taking the time to reach out β€οΈ Thankfully, no serious injuries following on from the marathon but I know what works for me and my body and thatβs to keep moving πͺ Itβs always helped me before and now I need to listen to my body more than ever after struggling so much in those final few miles on the weekend! I Got out the door early this morning for a very chilled out and easy 6 mile jog back on home soil. Kept the pace and HR nice and easy, making sure to feel for any twinges but apart from a bit achy everything seems in fairly good working order π Going to keep a close eye on the calves as I know they will need longer to recover! For me this was just another small step in the right direction π I know itβs important to not put any pressure or intensity on the muscles yet, but by keeping them moving itβs helping to loosen everything up as I start to gear up now for some shorter racing! Thank you again, the running world is just AWESOME! #roddersruns #recovery #recoveryrun #runningdad #runeveryday #runningismytherapy #runningislife #runnersofinstagram #runners #ukrunchat #ukrunning #runtoinspire #runningcommunity #runninginspiration #runningmotivation #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #garminuk #asicsfrontrunner #asicsrunning #welshrunner #runningjourney #runninginfluencer #runningstory #runspire #believeinyourself #lΔ±stentoyourbody #anythingispossible #nevergiveup #discipline
Medal Monday medalπ , what an amazing weekend , really enjoyed running half marathon distance and a bit Big Moose Ultra Fun Run event π« Really proud of the @albanyroaduk team π₯° especially our ultra runners #halfmarathon #bigmooseultrafunrun #medalmondayπ #medalmonday #runninghigh #gaywales #gayuk #instagay #training #runningtraining #albanyroadrunclub #motivation #beingmoresociable #confidence #meetingnewrunners #welshrunner
Manchester Marathon 2024 π΅π΄βͺοΈ Official Time 2:35:58 - 27th Overall π₯ Yesterday was a roller coaster of emotions and without a doubt one of the toughest ends to a race Iβve ever had! Started so strongly and maintained my target pace comfortably for the first 20 miles, running in a nice little pack and felt good knowing I was close to a PB and then everything changed! Id felt a niggle in my calf from mile 16 and it was bearable, but the more i tried to push on the more it was holding me back. My pace started to really drop off and I knew I was struggling! Reality quickly set in that a PB and even a Sub 2:30 was off the cards, so my mindset changed to focus on just getting to the line safely with no major injuries. Exchanging places with @thewelshrunner at points late on both encouraging each other π all I wanted to do was finish and I knew I would still have an amazing time regardless! It was also so hard being away at a major event for the first time without my wife @emma_louise_roderick19 and our little Oliver there, but knowing they were cheering on and watching me on TV was always in the back of my mind and that kept me going when I was feeling low β€οΈ It was incredible to have amazing support from @trihardharriers all round the course πβ€οΈ not to mention everyone else that was cheering on, the crowds really do carry you and help you! π Not every race is going to go to plan, not every race is going to go perfectly and you canβt always get PBβs, but itβs learning from these situations and coming to terms with the fact that despite me not getting the result I wanted, I still achieved an incredible time and still finished @manchestermarathon π Time to reset, recover and move forwards to the next one! π Well done to everybody else that also ran yesterday, be extremely proud π #roddersruns #medalmonday #manchestermarathon2024 #runningdad #nevergiveup #believeinyourself #welshrunner #ukrunchat #trihardharriers #trihardandsucceed #runninginspiration #runningmotivation #runnersfollowrunners #instarunners #runningismytherapy #runningcommunity #marathon #asicsrunning #runeveryday #runrunrun #runningman #garminuk #ukrunning #runlife #relfection
Mini Forest π #BirminghamSwifts #terrarium #ultramarathon #pridesports #clubrun #welshrunner #swimming #moseleyshoals #runningmotivation #runforhappiness #marathoner #gayrunner #gayrunners #gayathlete #gayfitness #gayfit #lgbtrunner #gaysofinstagram #instarunning #marathontraining #alwaysontherun #ukrunchat #garmin #newbalance #stravarun #strava #runnerslife #runnersofinsta #runhappy #ukrunchat #runnersworld
I donβt know if I am more excited about my run or that the guy 4 places in front of me almost has the same name as me π€£ Successful morning at @riverfrontparkrun ! πSomehow managed to match my parkrun PB with a time 2 mins 33 secs faster than 8 weeks ago.π It was also 1 min 29 secs quicker than 5 weeks ago. Jacob also got a PB of 18:09 with Sean pushing him in the buggy πΆπ»ππ»ββοΈπ€£ #PostCSectionRunner #MumOnTheRun #MyFirstMarathon #MarathonTraining #LondonMarathon2024 #WelshRunner #WelshRunners #runhappy #runningmotivation #womensrunningcommunity #womenrunners #ILoveRuning #LoveToRun