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🏋️‍♂️ Lifting Iron |🏃‍♂️0 To Sub 20 5K in 13 Weeks | 5K 19:46 | 10K 42:37 | Next: Sprint Tri 2027 | Chasing the 2030 Ironman 🏁

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Fuelling the work💧

I used to think progress was only made during the actual working sets. But the longer I do this, the more I realize that the micro breaks the quick seconds between rounds to catch your breath and hydrate are where you actually reset your mind to push harder.

How hard you pushing today! 💪

#weightlifting #inthegym #gymwork #gymmotivation #weighttraining by @chasingtheironman

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19 hours ago

First brick session in the books and honestly? The legs actually felt good, All Zone 2 🚴➡️🏃

They warned me about the “jelly legs” transition, but we kept the pace strong and the lungs moving.

One milestone down, plenty more to go. The road to race day starts now! 🦾

#fitnessreels #triathlontraining #uktriathlon #triathletelife #triathleteintraining taken in Anytime Fitness Leigh-on-Sea by @chasingtheironman

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The mirror shows the results. The stats show the work.

That post-interval sweat hits different when you know you didn’t cut a single corner. No excuses, no shortcuts. Just pure discipline and a mindset that wins.

#sweaton #running #starva #runninglife #runningtraining taken in Southend-on-Sea by @chasingtheironman

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Every mile is for them. 🏃

When you’re a dad, your “why” changes. I’m not just running for a fitness goal or a personal best anymore. I’m running to build a body that lasts, a mind that stays sharp, and the stamina to keep up with the chaotic, beautiful lives of my kids.

Every drop of sweat on this treadmill is an investment in being the strong, healthy, and present father they deserve tomorrow.

Dads, what’s your biggest motivation to stay fit?

#DadFitness #Fatherhood #DadOfTwo #FitDad #mindsetmotivation taken in United Kingdom by @chasingtheironman

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3 days ago

Bargaining checklist on the final rep;

1) Promising to never skip cardio again,
2) Seeing my life flash before my eyes,
3) Questioning every choice that led me here.

Which Bargaining chip is being prayed to your gym gods? 🙏😂

#GymMemes #LegPress #GymLife #FitnessHumor #legdaypain taken in UK by @chasingtheironman

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The secret formula? Show up, then step it up. 💪

Consistency puts you in front of the weight week after week. Progressive overload ensures that every session pushes you a little further than the last. Small steps every single day lead to massive results.

#triceppulldowns #progressiveoverload #consistencyiskey #gymmotivation #tricepsworkout taken in Southend-on-Sea by @chasingtheironman

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5 days ago

First time doing bike intervals and whew… nobody warned me about the leg burn! 🥵🚲

Today’s session:
. 5-minute high-intensity push
. 90-second low-intensity recovery
. Repeated 5 times

I am officially prepping for my first triathlon, but as a total beginner to these structured bike sessions, I know I have a lot to learn.

Calling all triathletes! What is the one piece of advice you wish you knew when you started interval training? How do you pace yourself so you don’t blow up by round 3? Drop your best tips!

#triathlontraining #bikeintervals #beginnertriathlete #CyclingWorkout #tritraining taken in Leigh-on-Sea by @chasingtheironman

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6 days ago

The 10-Minute Abs Routine

This is literally all I do for direct ab work twice a week to maintain a defined, functional six-pack. No endless crunching, just efficient biomechanics.

📝 The Routine (2 Sets Each):

Superset 1: Hanging Leg Raises (15-25 reps) 🔄 Hollow Holds (30-45s)

Superset 2: Cable Crunches 🔄 Pallof Presses

+ Stomach Vacuums: 3x a week in the morning on an empty stomach.

The Science:
Hanging leg raises and cable crunches load the rectus abdominis (visible six-pack) through a full range of motion. Pairing them with hollow holds and Pallof presses forces the core to resist movement (anti-extension/anti-rotation), building massive spine stability. Finally, stomach vacuums isolate the transversus abdominis—your inner corset—which pulls the waistline in tight for a locked-in aesthetic.

Save this and build a core that is built for both show and function!

#AbsWorkout #CoreStrength #AbRoutine #SixPack #abs taken in Anytime Fitness Leigh-on-Sea by @chasingtheironman

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The quietest moments in the gym often hold the heaviest weight. It’s not just about moving iron, it’s about shifting your mindset. Every breakthrough starts with a single, silent choice to keep going. 💪

#GymMindset #MindsetIsEverything #QuietTheNoise #GymReflection #FocusOnYourself taken in Leigh-on-Sea by @chasingtheironman

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Here’s one of my upper body routines that focuses on building raw strength and a powerful physique.

There is a quiet kind of confidence that only comes from working out. Knowing that every time you push through the doubt, you leave stronger than yesterday.

The Routine 2 sets each;

• Weighted Pull-Ups (+20kg): 6–8 reps
• Smith Machine Press: 6–8 reps
• Bent-Over Rows: 8–10 reps
• Dumbbell Chest Press: 8–10 reps
• Cable Flyes (Low to High): 10–12 reps
• Seated Hammer Curls: 10–12 reps
• Tricep Extensions: 10–12 reps

The Science;

This workout blends the best of both worlds for complete muscle growth:
• Heavy Sets (6–8 reps): Maximise mechanical tension, recruiting fast-twitch fibers to drive raw strength and dense muscle foundation.
• Higher Reps (10–12 reps): Trigger high metabolic stress, increasing time under tension to pump the muscle and drive hypertrophy.

What’s your Upper body day looking like? 💪

#upperbodyworkouts #strengthtraining #workoutroutines #musclebuilding #gymman taken in Anytime Fitness Leigh-on-Sea by @chasingtheironman

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9 days ago

From zero to 10K in just 3 months flat. 🏃‍♂️⚡️

I gave it absolutely everything I had left in the tank to cross my very first finish line with a chip time of 42:37.
Three months ago, I wasn’t even running. If you are waiting for the “perfect time” to start working on a goal, this is your sign to just go for it. Change happens fast when you commit, and you are capable of so much more than you think.

Start that something today!🥇

#runningprogress #10krun #southend10k #finishline #runnersofig taken in Southend-on-Sea by @chasingtheironman

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10 days ago

They say you run the first half with your legs and the second half with your heart. Seeing these two at the 6km mark was all the fuel I needed to cross that finish line strong.
I run for my health, my mind, and my goals. But above all, I run to show my children that they can achieve anything they set their minds to. I hope today inspires them to chase their own dreams one day, no matter how big.

First official 10k is in the books, but celebrating with my ultimate cheer squad is the real win. 🥇

#runningcommunity #runnersfuel #running #10krace #southendonsea taken in Southend-on-Sea by @chasingtheironman

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