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August 2024 - DEFERRED! Ironman!

So after much deliberation I’m not going to be going ahead with Ironman Talinn at the end of this month, it’ll happen one day.. just not yet.

Here’s why?

- after the half, I thought to myself how much did I enjoy it. Honest answer, not very much. There is a lot to learn first, the swim is a fight and open water is different, the bike is hard when you’re surrounded by what can only resemble jet aircraft’s as you turn over on a normal road bike and in order to put that right I need experience and 💰

- 6:55 for my first Half on what turns out to have been one of the harder courses probably turns into a 13-14 hour full Ironman that just doesn’t fill me with excitement

Don’t get me wrong I know training is hard and it’s meant to be, that’s not what I don’t enjoy.. I don’t “enjoy” marathon training but I love the event and the achievement and the challenge, this feels different. I don’t not want to train because it’s hard, that’d be okay it’s more than that.

It’s set to cost north of £1000 in flights, hotels, bike boxes, entry that I’m just not interested to pay if I’m not going to enjoy it.. rule number 1 it should be enjoyable!

Plan moving forward:

Lots more halfs, keep up 🏊‍♀️ and 🚲 and keep pushing.

It’ll happen, one day. Probably still abroad, I realise I could do Bolton and it would be a lot cheaper but this is set to be my biggest challenge ever and when we do it, we do it properly!

The weight is lifted now, enjoy my training and when the time is right, I’ll know!

For now, keep training, keep showing up!

August 2024 - great day

Pacing 2:30 today - came in at 2:29:59… really different experience for me today with it being considerably slower then my normal pace, I actually found it really challenging to get on pace.. but we managed it and well done to my massive crew who all got in at sub 2:30.

One of the crews legs completely give out on the last 50 metres and had to carry him across the line.. no way he wasn’t getting it though! A reminder to be careful out there people.. run in the heat but hydrate! 31 degrees out there today and hilly!

Well done! Another beautiful scenic route at the amazing Richmond Park!

August 2024 - calling all Football Teams! It’s pre season!!

Get in touch now if you would like pre-season specific running sessions!

Get the upper hand this season and start fitter than the rest.

July 2024 - .photography what a picture! Thank you so much!

So much to be said for event photographers who spend the entire weekend capturing shots for FREE! Really pleased that you were able to capture candid moments of an unforgettable experience. 99% of our pictures are planned and posed but nothing like capturing moments like this!



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July 2024 - well! What an experience! My first ever Half Ironman (70.3) what an absolutely beautiful setting in

It was roasting ☀️, and the half mara had 2000ft of elevation but aside from that it was lovely!

6:56:42 official time - Energy levels and Cardio absolutely fine, Legs quite the opposite.. absolutely mashed after the bike then the half really killed them off.

Learning points:

- Only person to struggle with fogging up goggles

- Didn’t realise how much of a fight the swim was

-Underestimated how long it takes to get your legs after the bike

- my bike sounds like an old rocking chair and a sounds like a jet aircraft!

But it’s done! I’ve completed it! And on we go!

Scroll to last picture for visual debrief!

July 2024 - August intake filling up nicely… you know what to do to reserve your place with a new running plan and make the change.

If it’s your first 5k or October Marathon season! Send us a DM

July 2024 - another wonderful event! And the ☀️ showed up!

Went harder than I should have (and was still 1:15 slower than last year) 🧐

Pictures sum up my race… felt strong, finished knackered, endorphins kicked in after

July 2024 - - 12 weeks people!

12 weeks until October Marathons and Half Marathons! You know what to do!

Get in before our August intake fills up!

Link in bio or send me a DM to book your free consultation call now!

July 2024 - .marathon.half.10k 12 weeks away!

This is your reminder that Chester Marathon is 12 weeks away.. now is the time to get training.

You know what to do..

12 week running plan £60 at www.Robmcrunning.com

July 2024 - CYCLING! So given the impending cycling has had to ramp up a little bit.

So much so that I’m going to be that guy and if you want to come on a group ride (maybe Fridays) then let me know and let’s get a crew together.. a chain gang I believe!

First of all though.. this weekend I’ll be taking on the biggest ride so far at 60 miles for Manchester to Blackpool ride and potentially some way back too with

As you know this whole IM was born out of the time I spent in The Christie so any help whatsoever to my ongoing charity is much appreciated.. the link is in the bio for that!

It’s also not too late to join me!

July 2024 - well what a weekend!
run.north bringing the noise on Friday

my 200th bringing the cake and coffee on Saturday

bringing the pain this morning in the trail half marathon!

Weekend vibes!

July 2024 - Friday club getting busy!

July 2024 - I’m 200 on Saturday! (yes that’s every Saturday for 4 years straight)

I’ll still never forget my first ever ParkRun, going down there nervous not actually knowing what the “deal” was..

Do I register?
Will everyone be super fast?
Who do I tell I’m coming?
How do I get my time?
What if I don’t know the route?

None of which needed a worry at all! It was perfect, i trotted round Bramhall Park supported by marshals and other runners and just like that ParkRun #1 was done!

that’s where the journey started, I continued to go to ParkRun every week then I’d go down midweek and do the route to practice and despite now doing ultras, numerous marathons, fell races, track training, one thing has remained constant - ParkRun!

If you’re “slow” whatever that means then guess what.. it’s for you! If you’re super fast then it’s also for you! Nobody cares, everyone supports and here’s to hundreds more parkruns.

Come and join me this weekend if you like.. Bramhall ParkRun 9am followed by coffee!

AND if you do come and this will be your first ever ParkRun then I’ll buy the coffee! Make this weekend your number 1

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June 2024 - Whaley Waltz complete!

5.5 miles
1100ft elevation
1 river crossing
Very sore legs

Thoroughly enjoyable day out!

June 2024 - and so to open water swimming..

So many things to learn:

How to sight?
How warm/cold it is?
Swimming in a wetsuit?
Not being able to see anything!!
How to look cool with a condom on your head
How to take off a wetsuit without falling over

June 2024 - Manchester Mile! 5:12 last night in toasty conditions ☀️

Second fastest time on the mile, another thoroughly enjoyable event!

Great to catch up with the gang!

June 2024 - a little late but it’s started 🚲

The old girl has been dusted off and we are full of good gear and ready to go

June 2024 - client appreciation -

Well what can I say, the lovely Anne.. this is the second plan complete and we this time hit the 10 mile run mark although not without drama.. on 10 miler she experienced a fall… and not from grace. BUT achieved her goal and that’s all that matters!

And so onto plan 3 we go, to get even more consistency, build on the already great habits created and see what new adventures we have ahead

June 2024 - Sale Sizzler! And it was a sizzler ☀️

19:02 chip time tonight - not where I want to be, about 63 seconds off to be precise, I’m actually slower than where I was not long ago and I’m going the wrong way!

But.. it’s time to go and get it once and for all.

Great race this evening.. had a running first though when something resembling a large Bee flew into my mouth at 2k, stung the sh*t out of the roof of my mouth then left/spat on the floor. I carried on and fortunately I’m not allergic to stings, finished up the race and no medics so I removed the sting myself (which was massive) then continued to be annoyed at not going sub 18 again,

Onward and upward! Let’s go!

June 2024 - July client intake nearly full! Who’s taking the final space?

Training starts July for October Marathons! marathon.half.10k

June 2024 - with another incredible event - I couldn’t not do 10k could I!

2 mins slower than last year (48:48) .. it is what it is! And absolutely loved the run with over 800ft of elevation, especially given only Saturday was my last 10k fell race and I nearly DNF through foot pain, absolutely no pain tonight!

Well done all at and to for marshalling the whole course!

Now time to rest up for Thursdays Sale Sizzler!

Don’t you just love summer season!!

>>>>> for what is probably the nicest medal I have ever had >>>>>>

June 9th 2018 to June 9th 2024 - times have changed, knowledge improved, outfits have definitely changed but one thing remains the same.. on a Saturday

6 year anniversary of my first ever ParkRun and what a good decision that was, in life you probably make about 5 decisions that shape your life and this was definitely 1 of them.

I still remember signing up and being nervous, not knowing what to expect and going along to Bramhall not sure what this thing was!

Ironically I didn’t even do a ParkRun today to celebrate but so far I’m on 196 with 49 locations and looking forward to many more!

June 2024 -

Recently I was given the chance to test out Novablast 4 and Novablast 5 (coming December 2024)

I’m thankful to be able to do these things as part of my job and as someone who would have had Asics as 5th choice in terms of shoe brands I was intrigued by this one.

This isn’t a collab, I was paid to give an honest review of both shoes which was done and I’m now sharing a snippet of the information that I’m allowed here..

I can’t share with you too many pics of the NV5 due to them not being on the market yet but If like me you have Asics low down on your list I urge you to reconsider!

I honestly haven’t had the 4 off my feet, admittedly the colour way has been important in this decision before you ask why you not wearing the 5. The Nova 4 pictured are black and gold and the Nova 5 I got are pink/purple.. what can I say. (Other colours will be available)

In terms of a shoe.. it’s comfort is honestly 10/10, I’ve never worn a shoe as comfy, the tongue and the ankle hole is cushioned and soft, they are definitely chunkier than what I’d normally wear but doesn’t feel like it slows you down, (if going fast is your thing) They do have a carbon plate and at £120 (approx) are around £100 cheaper than other carbon plated shoes.

Finally the soul of the shoe is the showstopper. It doesn’t just look cool it’s massive, it’s like running on a springy cushion, it isn’t curved with any percent like Vaporflys so added comfort there too albeit you may not gain a few seconds.

Asics!! Well done! You’ve impressed me. I’m not saying I’m a complete convert and you definitely need to improve the logo (I mean come on, what is it??) but they are now in the conversation when considering the next shoe.. I don’t know what material is used for these shoes but it’s like soft bedsheets!

June 5th 2024 - Global Running Day!

Happy Global Running Day… let’s take this time to be thankful that we can run, that probably running impacted our lives in some way and remember running is for everyone.. it doesn’t matter if you run “fast” or “slow” whatever that means, it matters that you run.

Thank you from me.. for running, supporting me, sharing this space with me and thank you running for shaping my life and teaching me some days will be great and some days will be sh*t and sometimes there isn’t an explanation and that’s okay.

Finally if you are reading this and don’t run.. why not make today your first day.

DMs are always open to advise you on how to start!

May 2024 - swim distance complete!

First time ever going above about 2k, thought I’d test out if I could even do the distance, albeit in a pool.

1:28.. and felt really good. I know I can do the distance. I also know it’ll be very different in the pool but it’s a great start with IM Talinn 3 months away!

Let’s go!

May 2024 - My June intake almost full, grab the remaining 2 spots now for September races!

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29/05/2024 - LAUNCH 🚀 .sport

Introducing Manchester’s newest and coolest brand!

Check them out… kit available to buy NOW!

I love this brand… purely running gear.. it’s slick, it’s vibey, it’s comfy!

May 2024 - comfort zones being pushed with .t3 at

So a couple of weeks back I did the singles Hyrox event and wasn’t that keen.. last weekend took to the doubles and loved it! Thanks to for support!

Official time 1:09:45 which for a first event I think it’s pretty good! Lots of work to be done on tactics and how we attack it but we will get there!

For those saying it’s a running event.. no it isn’t. You’re obviously more comfortable pushing a sled than I am 🤣

Next one locked in with and for the end of June!

May 2024 - client appreciation .jade

Well! Got introduced to Teef through .running and she needed help with a plan for we covered what motivates her, where she had been in her running journey previous and wanted to get back those feelings all over again having had 2 kids and 10 years older in the process with the ultimate goal of first ever half and in under 2 hours

We set about a flexible plan that included track training and a steady build of miles for her first ever half marathon with a target of sub 2 hours..

We smashed it! She hit everything head on, trained at midnight, sacrificed plans (mostly) and tore Manchester up on Sunday

1:45:56 official time!

Well done Lateefa! 🔥 even threw a 2 minute improvement on 5k time in there too!

May 2024 - client appreciation

Well I wasn’t sure I’d be writing this one in all honesty.. BUT here we are.

He drives me mad, he doesn’t have any excuses left to use for missing runs, we argue and although it isn’t perfect and we know with a better attitude we could have achieved more, I’m proud to report that Scubs is the proud owner of a medal and his first ever Marathon complete having attempted 3 others previously!

A huge achievement given the past training blocks and failures.. but this is where we learn! He had to show the determination and had to dig deeper than he ever has to get round and that’s exactly what he did!

6:46:20

Well done Scuba! We have a long and probably somewhat frustrating route ahead but THE biggest milestone is complete.. who knows where we go from here!