It’s rare that I get cold on a run but today was that day. 0°C with the windchill, 20 mph wind & an occasional shower. But back to normal running after the holidays & ice, enjoying getting out later and seeing the dawn👍👍👍 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Icy in the park so ran around it. Grey, rainy but not icy - fab run with my daughter. Few miles done this week but the weather is milder now so hopefully will get a few more miles done over the next few days. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Easy paced run with my daughter this morning showing her the highlights of Birkenhead😬. Blue skies on the way out but with an ominous snow cloud that eventually emptied on us. A fabulous run 👍 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

A short run in icy conditions, a bit slower as I wore ice cleats. Lots of runners in the park. Not far, not fast but enjoyable and a small step towards my (flexible) mileage target. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

A short afternoon run exploring Kent. The start of hopefully another 2k mile year but the primary aim is to enjoy each run & let the miles take care of themselves. Muddy paths, woodland & interesting geology was a good start #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Last run of the year, just 5 marvellous muddy& rainy miles, exploring the Kent countryside. Thank you all for your support & encouragement in 2025, it helps 👍. Doing it all again next year - enjoying each and every run. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

One more run in 2025. I’ll probably finish with ~2067 miles. Nothing epic, no striving, no pain, just enjoying every run & the miles build up. As they say in Aberdeen - mony a mickle (small thing) maks a muckle (big thing) #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Easy Jeffing with the family. Not far, not fast, but great fun and being later I even managed 7 hours sleep. No foxes seen on the run but we heard 3 woodpeckers. A change to my normal routine but very welcome. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Icy conditions so a slow run this morning and wearing my more grippy Hoka Challengers. My audiobook, in the last few chapters, was very compelling too - the time went past quickly. An enjoyable run 👍 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Intervals scheduled for today but after poor sleep went for an easy paced run instead - it felt great. Wonderful visibility across to Liverpool and a starry sky with Jupiter prominent. That’s 1100 on my Hoka Cliftons. 🦊=0 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

An easy 8 miles scheduled for today, so an easy paced run and low HR. 2° out there with the windchill so a windproof gilet was required throughout. 🦊=2, one on the beach and another in the park. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Today’s challenge was a tempo run, basically 22 minutes of ‘comfortably hard’ in the middle of my run. Went ok👍. My schedule, put together with the help of ChatGPT, has two hard runs a week, Tuesday and Saturday. 🦊=1. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

6 easy miles and then ~25 minutes of glute exercises. Perfect running conditions, not cold and no rain👍 & a great view across to Liverpool where a cruise ship had docked. 🦊=0. A faster run is scheduled tomorrow 😬. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Easy run Sunday. 9 drizzly miles, just gilet weather though. Fab running along deserted streets, very relaxed pace, listening to my audiobook. Winter Solstice - brings a bit of extra positivity with the brighter mornings👍 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Intervals today, 4x4 minute fast running with 3 minutes of recovery in between programmed into my Garmin & I did get below 8min/mile. I did enjoy today’s run, a bit of an experiment,next fast run will be on Tuesday. 🦊=1 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Decent weather, cool but dry, to reach 2000 miles. Seems a lot but it’s just a result of enjoying each and every run - & perhaps a touch of ADHD. My audiobooks have also been an incentive to get out the door. Rest tomorrow #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Cold, rainy, waterproof gilet weather. Planning on a minimum of 6 miles but the going was easy and I pushed an extra few miles. Slow pace 🐌 in the blustery conditions but favoured by the Garmin gods with a productive run #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Rest day yesterday, torrential rain and a lack of sleep. Energised and ready to go (almost) this morning. Perfect running weather, 6°, no wind and a touch of mist across the park. 🦊=1 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

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Nice quiet Sunday morning, potential for rain so waterproof gilet packed. Ideal conditions, 10°C and gentle breeze so dressed not to overheat. 40 miles for the week but enjoying is more important - ‘smiles before miles’. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Weekend mornings are great for running, light traffic and few people about. A relaxed run, finishing my audiobook, and a run explore coming home. 3°C, starry sky, the moon & Jupiter and 🦊=1. Perfect 👍. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Rest day yesterday so was able to pick up the pace this morning. A lovely mild morning so went out with a running belt rather than a backpack. Added a few extra twists and turns to add variety to my route. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Dark, rainy and blustery. I rarely wear my waterproof jacket but it was needed initially. Slow going due to either the conditions, recovering from my cold or overtraining - at least I have a rest day tomorrow. 🦊=6 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Out early this morning despite a touch of insomnia. Easy paced run listening to my audiobook. 9°C, starry sky with the moon and Jupiter showing -perfect! That’s 1000 miles in my Hoka Cliftons which I only bought in May! #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Easy, slow run enjoying the Sunday morning solitude, dry conditions and my audiobook. 4°C and a gentle breeze but still shorts weather. Now for porridge with peanut butter and banana 😋. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

I ran tired today after ~5h sleep. Perhaps a mistake but it was enjoyable & satisfying and I avoided the forecasted rain👍. I made up for it with a short post-run snooze. Run perhaps not advised but definitely not regretted. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

‘Business as usual’ today after recovering from my cold. Slower, taking it easy, listening to my audiobook. A chilly morning, 1°C windchill, but shorts are still fine. Nice to start the day with a small sense of achievement #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Some very special news today for little Stormzy. Look at him just after getting the news. Bouncing!!!

Back to running after my bout of man-flu so I eased back into it with a short 3:1 run/walk around the park. Dark, rainy and I enjoyed every minute. Great mind and body therapy 👍 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

V early run, taking a friend to the train station. Easy paced miles, I love the quiet of a weekend run.<100 miles until I reach my mileage target. I like the sense of achievement but it’s built on every run being enjoyable #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Relaxed run to and along the Mersey embankment. 10°C but breezy and Jupiter seen in the clear sky. Great to get a run in before the rain arrives later this morning 👍. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Back to running after 2 rest days. Easy paced run around the park and Mersey embankment. Feeling good so did some hills and strides. V warm, might go for a short sleeved tomorrow. 2x🦊 this morning. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Fine run this morning after better sleep & listening to the conclusion of my audiobook. Added some sprints. Blessed by a Productive run by Garmin and 2 achievements by Strava. Great to start the week with a feel-good run. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Early run with just an occasional shower. Forgot to start my Garmin watch initially so it was really 9 miles - but who’s counting? Not fast but therapeutic ‘me time’ listening to my audiobook. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Persistent light rain & 5h sleep but the run was fab, went an extra mile & did hill sprints. Not unpleasant conditions & a waterproof gilet was all that was required. Entertained by my audiobook, 2 x🦊 & docking Belfast ferry #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

2°with some ice in puddles, gilet, gloves and shorts. Decent run despite <6h sleep, even did some hill sprints. Wicked double bill at the cinema tonight- chance for a decent snooze 🤞. Rest day tomorrow. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

2°C and potential for sleet so it was the grippy Hoka Challengers this morning and a few laps of the park entertained by my audiobook. Sleet held off and my windproof gilet kept my core warm. 🦊=6 or 7. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

2°C with the windchill but still ok when wearing a windproof gilet (& shorts). Thankfully no rain. Gorgeous sky with a waning crescent moon. A pleasant, relaxed run listening to my audiobook. Hoka Cliftons now at 900 miles #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

4°C and a starry sky, a lightweight windproof gilet needed. Planned a short-ish run but found running easy so added an extra mile and some hill sprints. Good fun. Monday miles are always very satisfying. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsk

A bit of insomnia last night but up early for a run. One of those mornings when running felt easy. A ‘Productive’ run according to Garmin and a Strava achievement too (in a dodgy area of Birkenhead!). A ‘feel good’ run 👍 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Wet & windy thanks to Storm Claudia so just an easy park run. Waterproof gilet sufficed. Not unpleasant and it would be boring if the weather was the same every day! New audiobook, a suspicious death in Liverpool 😬. 🦊=2. #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Starlit skies & mild weather for this morning’s run. 3🦊 in the park, eyes looking at me! No ITB twinges during/after the run so thinking I’m back. The James Dunne glute exercises on YouTube working/fixing the biomechanics #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

Early out this morning, a bit of insomnia, and adding an extra mile to be blessed by the Garmin gods with a Productive run. Early enough even to see the Belfast ferry docking in Birkenhead. ITB behaving 👍 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

ITB a lot better, strengthening exercises are working, so getting back to normal mileage now. Trying to focus on running form, standing more upright to allow glutes to work. Great to start the week with a satisfying run👍 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

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ITB feeling much better, seems strengthening exercises are working. Slow run but further afield, down to the Mersey today with good views over Liverpool. Happy running, enjoying the mild weather, listening to my audiobook👍 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

ITB recovery continues, 6 mile run further afield, few twinges. Enjoying my audiobook, the mild weather & the quiet early morning run. Root cause is weak glutes so continuing the strengthening exercises. Happy running folks👍 #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

ITB progress with a slow 5 mile run this morning. Still being disciplined with the strengthening exercises. A new audiobook too- there’s been a suspicious death in the Cuillins 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. 🦊 =5 this morning #Run #Running #GoPro #Runnersofbluesky #Run1000miles #Trailrunning #runsky

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