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ScottCM

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  1. Yesterday I ran Ultra X Scotland 50K again. Thought it would be a good opportunity to see where I am in relation to last year this time. Initially I planned on going full tilt and was secretly hoping for an hour off last years time. My main reason for wanting a yard stick event is that at the end of August I got a running coach for my ultra's. On Saturday while we were discussing race strategy, he told me not to race it and run more on feel. Needless to say I wasn't to happy with this instruction but when I took a moment I could see his thinking with me recent injuries. So roll on race day and I ran very much within myself up until the 38k mark where I slightly increased my pace and then at the 42k mark I decided to go for it until the end. The last 4k is serious downhill which saw me gain a few places and end up finishing 21st overall, 19th male and 4th Vet 😁 2024 finish line Photo, Finish time 6:57 2025 Finish Line Photo, Finish time 5:07
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    I was watching the Arsenal game with my 15 year old son, who never experienced the George Graham or Invincibles days, and during the 2nd half I turned and said to him, "in 40 years you will tell your grandkids about tonight" As sad as it is that for us, this was a once in a lifetime event, it also highlights just how massive the achievement from Real is to have won this comp 15 times.
  3. Would you mind going into more detail please? I'm loving the extra family time since only running but I do wonder about adding in the cross training for all round fitness.
  4. See you doing a bit of swimming lately, are you planning on the Cork Ironman 🥸
  5. Where are all the TOM Race reports? Hope everyone had a lovely day out.
  6. ScottCM

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    From your lips to God's ears 😉 Sanit's go Marching on....
  7. I have shopped in the store myself many times. Never bought online though.
  8. ScottCM

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    🤣 funny but not funny at the same time. Imagine a world where everyone plays by the same rules, now that would be revolutionary
  9. Brilliant first post Bro! Welcome and thanks for stepping out from the shadows
  10. You still did amazingly to get to the start line bud. 👏 PS so good to see you back here!!!😉
  11. Sub20 5K is a good goal to have, just be careful not to do to much to soon and get injured. I too hope to break sub20 this year. My only Sub20 (19;56) was in 1999 before GPS etc. Since then my PB for 5K is 21:46 (4:21 pace) set in 2017 at the Durban beach front park run. However I do believe I'm faster than this now. Last month I did a 7.7K XC race in new shoes (Newbie mistake thanks to the snow preventing me to wear them in) which created blisters on both heals after 1.3k, anyways, during this I did a 5k section in 22:34 (4:31 pace) where my avg pace for the event was 4:32. Goals for 2025: Sub20 5K Sub1:40 HM 09/03 1Hr off last years training races along the way to A race Sub24Hr KK100 / Karkloof 100mile 19/09 minimum 3000km with 50 000m Vert Best of luck to all for your goals. I'll leave this thought that was given to me when I was battling to get going last year. "Motivation is a myth, it only ever follows action!"
  12. Happy new Year's to all n all. What running goals does everyone have for the year?
  13. It's so weird to be at work today. Today use to be my day to go for a lekker club run or ride to a coffee shop somewhere enjoying the summer sun.
  14. Well done gents. Massively impressive achievements all round 👏👏👏
  15. This weekend saw me achieving my most memorable run to date. A simple 4km run with my son 😁 Can't begin to describe the immense joy and pleasure that it bought me.
  16. @shaper How was your Chicago Marathon? Congrats on the PB!
  17. Well done bud. What a place to pop your cherry!! Very impressive to achieve your goal time too!!
  18. There is something about race week, even if its a B event, that just lifts the spirit. Is anyone doing the Otter or another event this wkn?
  19. With spring in the air for most of the people on here, how is everyone doing? What events do you have lined up, thinking about for the year ahead?
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    Sorry bud
  21. ScottCM

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    Welcome Back Premier League!!
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