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I run. I like it.
This account is for the future me to look back on when I can't run.

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Ahhhhh. Back when running was easy...
Benny update.
Unfit.
72kg ( as apposed to 60-62kg )

MRI next Monday to see exactly what's going on with my hip.
Date with a Surgeon at the end of November to discuss what's happening and when it gets done.

I currently ( by the Xray vision ) have a lip formed on my left hip, so basically, every time I lift my left leg, I get a shot of fire down my leg. I have weak strength, I have to watch how and where I step, I stumble and feel like I can't push off when I turn and walk.
2 and a half weeks until I jog, walk, crawl, hop at @portlandrunnersclub2 60km trail run..
Why? you ask..
Because I haven't missed a single 60km run and this year won't be the first time.

I'll keep you updated as the year progresses and what 2027 holds going into my 51st year of breathing air..

Thanks to all of you that keep in touch. Appreciate it. by @bennytherunner

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2 days ago

* MELBOURNE MARATHON RANT *

My second marathon at the Melbourne Marathon 7 or 8 years ago.
Top 30.. These are the days when you could rock up on Saturday and buy an entry for the marathon.
Now.. Firstly, You'll see no one around me..
If you look at today's runners, they are everywhere at this mark which I find fantastic.
Everyone who finished today, congratulations.
Now..
I was meant to be there to watch, but had a family emergency and had to cancel at the last minute.
A little upsetting as I would have loved to see Kipchoge in the flesh, but is what it is..

Man.. What a disaster!!!
I thought maybe the new course and the time between racing would work.
Well, well, well It backfired and it was absolutely disgusting.
As predicted, I knew it was going to be utter madness.
Things I saw ( via the youtube feed )
A bloke in the crowd on a bike not watching a runner ( also in the crowd ) in front of him, rides into his feet and goes straight over the handle bars and destroys himself in the process.
People just riding on course taking photos and video's, Some absolute stroker runs onto the last part of the course just to get a video ( escorted off by police and hopefully fined )
The Half..
9.45am start on a day that is already 25 degrees.
The potential of Seth running the fastest half marathon in Australian history taken away by crowds of runners in front of him that he had to duck and weave through.
Press motorbikes continuingly having to beep the horn to make people aware that the runners are coming through, Georgia ( Half mara winner ) nearly running into a bike due to a shit bit of course squeezing them into the slower runners, The water stations being the most dangerous place on the course and low crowd numbers in the G.
I'm going to say this for the LAST TIME!!!
The marathon should be the only event on Sunday..
IT'S FUCKING PLAIN AND SIMPLE !
If you want a good safe happy marathon, get rid of the ballot. Make all the other events on Saturday and then double the entries for Sunday..

Comment if you agree or disagree.
Melbourne just DON'T GET IT!
Things need to change.
It's downright dangerous and after all these years, still frustrating for faster runners. by @bennytherunner

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5 days ago

4 weeks until my last running event for a while.
@portlandrunnersclub2 60km ( most likely not completing the Hybrid Fool 102 as I probably won't be able to walk )

Currently in the process of meeting with a surgeon, finally getting an MRI sorted and forward planning with my hip.

I have a lip that has formed and pinching nerves and or doing whatever else in there.
Currently can't even lift my left leg up to a 90 degree bend without fairly unpleasant pain..

I'm able and have done for a while now, to withstand pain and just push through it.
Just that distance runner mentality..
I plan on not missing this 60km event as I have managed to run all of them hosted by the guys ( except the covid years )
.. See what happens..

Also, I've broken my phone screen. I've had to work out how to use this via the PC.. LOL...

Sorry if anyone has been trying to contact me.

Anyway, Stay good, be well, look after yourself..

Seeya on the sidelines at Melbourne next Sunday.
I'll be on an E-bike.. by @bennytherunner

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14 days ago

It's that one day of the year when we get to celebrate Aussies most favorite distance runner @stevemoneghetti ...

He's sorta like ( well, might be the other way round as Steve was here first ) Eliud Kipchoge.
Both represent running as the greatest sport on earth, they both represent unity and joy and an active lifestyle.
Both offer so much support to everyone else and they both are extremely wonderful people.
Both sponsored by Nike and by memory, Mona is one of the longest standing currently sponsored athlete from the company.

He's always got time to take a photo, have a chat and give advice.

I was lucky enough to share some training back in the 90's in Ballarat and I wish I had taken his advice and a be bit more serious about running then, but we've spoken about that..

Anyway, make sure you say G'day and wish him happy Birthday today.

Happy 64th Birthday mate!!!

*AI'd this Birthday photo as I can't make a cake that good. Hahaha by @bennytherunner

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20 days ago

So @altrarunningau JUST DROPPED the Vanish Tempo 2!!

Years back, there was the original, but now it's back!!
New foam, plated, 4mm drop, etc...
Check the specs in the photos.

These are for those Mid Week tempo runs, parkruns, half Marathons etc...

Pretty exciting forward movements from the guys and I'm generally excited!!

I'll have a pair ( or two next week ) .
I'll shoe you some more then.

#vanishtempo2 #altravanishtempo2 #getoutthere #tempo #running by @bennytherunner

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21 days ago

Incredible birthday with incredible friends.
As most of you will know, every year for the past 9 years, I've run K's for Birthdays..
Would have been 50k today, but due to my left leg being how it is ( still unsure ). I simply can't run.

So....

These guys secretly got together and collectively ran / walked 49k for me and we all walked the last km together to make 50km.
How unbelievable 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰.

Was just a beautiful morning with surprises, coffee and chats.

Heart filled....... by @bennytherunner

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a month ago

Sadly, the running K's for Birthdays has stopped ( well " paused " , like my training status ) for this this year.
40th Birthday was the first, then 49th was the last one.
I did most of those before work and some on weekends which included some early starts and one was split into two due to being sick ( 42nd I think ).
Been awesome, but due to the fact I have no idea until I get an MRI ( Dr's appointment on Wednesday to get it going ) I can't run.
I can't even manage 300m before I'm struck down with pain and feeling like I'll fall over ).
So.
Yesterday, I decided I'd RIDE 50k instead.
Rode out to Koroit, had a ham and cheese toastie and a coffee.
Got swooped 250m from home and then another 3 times along the way. I was laughing as I always think it's funny what peoples reactions are. Haha..

Massive thanks to Shaun @royalbikeswbool here in town for going over my bike a couple of weeks back. Tuned her up real good and it rolled smooth all morning. I did have a small issue with a valve insert and my rear tyre losing pressure, but I sorted that out.
Longest ride and I tell ya what. By 30k I was thinking why I did this to myself. Haha..

Also, I need to buy some proper riding gear. Here's me riding 50k in sneakers, jeans, a shirt and a jumper ..

Legs are fooked... But thankfully, my hip / femor / whatevers going on, went alright.

Official Birthday tomorrow, but apparently, there are plans already for me which I only found out about Wednesday..
So rode today also to not be so sore at work Monday.

How good is this weather!!!! by @bennytherunner

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a month ago

Mad respect to Levi ( Sales Manager in Aus and NZ ) for a quick catch up talking the new Vanish Carbon 3.

Both of us are generally excited about it and a massive move forward to where they are headed.

Any questions, make sure you message @altrarunningau ..

Cheers guys and thank you Levi.

✌️ by @bennytherunner

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a month ago

Not long to go now..

Stay tuned to @altrarunningau for key details soon.

Locations, price, maybe even launch parties? Who knows when and where ..

The guys will make sure you have a FASTRCE ( fast race ) with the all new Vanish Carbon 3 !!!!

#launch #altravanishcarbon3 #vanishcarbon3 by @bennytherunner

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Brad and Rae had a massive 30k session. I just went along " for the ride " I rode about 31k as I had my watch on Pause ( rookie ) after a quick stop at the car.. by @bennytherunner

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