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Plymouth, UK
A #running milestone for me: at the start of 2023, my VO² Max was in the red, literally at the bottom of the dial on my Garmin. I just tipped over into the green for the first time.
Not sure how reliable a measure this is, but I do feel good!
#ParkRun 32 done. Bethlem is significantly 'different' from our normal (very very flat and easy) course. So I always sort of dread it as I know I'm going to struggle. But equally I know I'm going to get more out of it and the day I manage to get round without stopping will be a day of national celebration and marching bands. Today was not that day, but OF COURSE I feel amazing.
If I can serve as an inspiration/warning to anyone..... If you're in two minds about getting out and about and going for a run - JUST DO IT. I promise its worth it. Even if it's not a PB. Even if you don't absolutely crush it. It'll be worth it. You'll feel better - more positive. You'll blow away the cobwebs and some of the negativity. And if like me you struggle greatly with the Black Dog, it'll do wonders that pretty much nothing else can.
For those that manage, I salute you.
For your efforts..... A fucking awful picture my wife took of me. I look like I need to be put down or into some kind of home.
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#Parkrun 100th run this morning, back at my home course of #PlymValley.
I've been running sporadically for 10 years to get to 100, but 25 of my Parkruns have been in 2023. Feels like I have really hit my stride and it is finally sticking!
#Parkrun at #PlymValley was rained off today, but I ended up doing it anyway (didn't realise it was off until I got there).
Over a minute slower than last week, which I put down to having rested my knee all week and having nobody to keep up with: that makes such a difference.
Still, my physio has signed off on me running further now, so I'll be fitting in a couple more runs this week.
Back on it!
Another visit to the beautiful #TamarTrails #Parkrun this morning. It's not my closest venue, but it really is worth a trip.
Aside from how beautiful this place is, I feel like I'm improving here. After a long period of poor fitness, I'm seconds away from doing the 5K within 30 minutes again (30:17).
Mr Biffo
Ben