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My Running Story



I used to be fat. Salad was something I bought in a bag, left in the fridge until it was brown and mushy, then I threw it away. And exercise was something I’d heard about, but wasn’t really that keen about trying.


My moment of epiphany was after some photos where I realised I was most definitely ‘The Fat Friend’. Not my proudest moment. It shocked me into doing something about it ... then the problem of maintaining my new weight kicked in.


I started running simply as the most efficient way of burning calories … and then my competitive nature kicked in. As I ran more, I got better. I’ll never be the fastest or the speediest, but I’m bloody-minded. Tell me I can’t do something and I will practise until I can …
PBs

 Running:
Beer Mile: 6:15
2 miles: 12:49
5k: 19:27
parkrun: 20:13
5 miles: 33:58
10k: 42:23
Half marathon: 1:33:30 
Marathon: 3:21:30                  
50 miles: 8:58:58
100 miles: 23hrs 31

 Triathlon:
Sprint: 1:10:02
Olympic: 2:34:08 
Middle:  5:08:46  
Ironman: 12:01:47 (officially Barcelona at 11hrs 10 mins but short course)

7 comments:

  1. Anonymous3 February 2016 at 20:28

    I've started training for the Brighton half marathon, your story and personal best times are inspirational

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    1. mia79gbr12 February 2016 at 11:16

      What a lovely comment - thank you! I was training for my first half marathon 4 years ago ... sometimes I wonder what would have happened if I'd changed my mind and decided to do something instead of running ... I'm glad I didn't! Best of luck for Brighton!!

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  2. thetowelshop1 August 2017 at 16:19

    Congratulations on your hard work and achievements! Inspirational story. All the best for the future :)

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    1. mia79gbr14 August 2017 at 20:56

      Thank you! It's been a crazy journey ... but a lot of fun! Not expecting to stop any of the craziness any time soon either! :)

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    2. Deborah Leask3 February 2018 at 18:15

      Awww I've just read your story and think you are amazing. My first ever race was with you and you changed my mind about running, as if I hadn't of ran with you that day I probably would of gave up. So thank you for being such an inspiration. ��

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    3. mia79gbr4 March 2018 at 19:49

      You have made my YEAR with this comment. Thank you so so much. xx

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  3. thebrommierunner10 June 2019 at 17:30

    Hey, just stumbled upon your blog. It's a great read and very inspiring. Keep up the good work.

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