Mark's Road to Newcastle - The Great North Run / Journal
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Week 24 - Update
Day 168 End of Week Twenty Four – 5 January0.7kg (1.5lb) weight loss Total weight loss, to date28.4kg (62.6lb / 4st 6.6lb) That's a reduction of 25.8% of my starting …
Read the entry ↗1 January 2024, 11:00ParkRun #10
It's New Years Day. It's not even a Saturday. It's only been two days since the last one but it's now time for another ParkRun. The Sun had risen 20 mins ahead of my a…
Read the entry ↗1 January 2024, 07:30Mark’s Motivational Monday #8
Mark is absolutely killing it. He is discovering a better version of himself every single day. That's a better version physically, mentally and emotionally. His consistency an…
Read the entry ↗30 December 2023, 11:00ParkRun #9
Another week and my Garmin is telling me it's time for another ParkRun. Last week was a huge leap forward in pace following my calf niggles throughout November and into Decemb…
Read the entry ↗29 December 2023, 12:38Week 23 - Update
Day 161 End of Week Twenty Three – 29 December0.2kg (0.4lb) weight loss Total weight loss, to date27.7kg (61.1lb / 4st 5.1lb) That's a reduction of 25.2% of my starti…
Read the entry ↗28 December 2023, 10:44Rowing Machine
Rowing machines offer a full-body workout and come with various benefits, making them a popular choice for fitness enthusiasts. Here are some of the benefits of using a rowing…
Read the entry ↗26 December 2023, 14:01Gravity 20kg Weighted Vest
A new component to my training in 2024 is going to be a weighted vest. A weighted vest can enhance your workouts by increasing resistance, promoting calorie burn, and …
Read the entry ↗25 December 2023, 07:30Mark’s Motivational Monday #7
Make Your Mark…
Read the entry ↗23 December 2023, 11:47ParkRun #8
Another week and another ParkRun. Last week was a great return to Stanley Park following a couple of weeks away due to my calf niggles. Gait analysis and new running shoes and…
Read the entry ↗22 December 2023, 13:00Week 22 - Update
Day 154 End of Week Twenty Two – 22 December0.1kg (0.2lb) weight loss Total weight loss, to date27.5kg (60.6lb / 4st 4.6lb) That's a reduction of 25.0% of my starting…
Read the entry ↗18 December 2023, 07:30Mark’s Motivational Monday #6
Don't Look For Motivation. Find Your Why, Then No Excuses Will Come Between You And Your Goals…
Read the entry ↗16 December 2023, 11:30ParkRun #7
After two weeks away, some serious soul searching, some words of wisdom from Coach Ken, gait analysis, new running shoes and treadmill sessions... it's good to be back at Stan…
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