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Next up • Berlin Marathon
5K 17:58 • 10K 37:58 • HM 1:21 • M 2:54
Aberdeen • Scotland

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My marathon progression from 4:02 to 2:55 ⏱️May 2021: 4:02May 2023: 3:35 September 2023: 3:21April 2024: 3:07December 2024: 2:59April 2025: 2:55April 2026: ?:??A reminder that it doesn’t happen over night. A lot of winging it until 2024 where I decided to take it a bit more seriously and instead of copying every runner I seen on instagram, I got myself a coach @the.distanceproject. We’ve made some pretty decent progress since then I would say 🤝London marathon 2026, let’s have it Don’t ask me about 2022 xx#running #marathon #marathontraining #runner by @ruth_running

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Barcelona race recap 📝Chip time: 1:21:23Average pace: 3:50/kmPlace: 115th female (irrelevant stat but kinda cool) 3 minute and 30 seconds PB. One of the best and consistent training blocks I have had in a long long time building up to a race. Not just the running, but the nutrition, sleep and mobility work. Previously I have focused too much on the “1%s”, and neglected the basics. Noticed a huge difference in energy levels and just my general mood by actually looking after myself. Who would have thought? I didn’t have a specific time goal going into this. I was aware of what my watch thought I “could” run. But equally wanted to be realistic with where my fitness was at. After not racing since September, and having a few stinker races last year, and not even starting a couple, Barcelona was also an opportunity to build back some confidence which had definitely taken a blow. The race started and the plan was to go out pretty conservatively for the first 5K, and then see how I could progress. From the 5K mark, until around 19K in all honestly, I was having a fight in my own head whether or not to pick up the pace. The pace felt great, smooth, controlled, whatever you want to call it. But there was something in my head, whether or not it was a lack of confidence, or fear of blowing up that made me keep my pace in check. I remember looking at my watch a few times during the race thinking “oh I need to slow down”. Finally at the 20K mark I picked it up and held 3:40/km pace until the end (this did start to burn a bit 🤏🏼 - hence the pain face photos). No part of me would change how I raced, and truthfully I needed to have a good race experience to build back some confidence and the self belief of yeah okay you can do this. You can push yourself a bit more. I’m content that there is no rush to run a certain time, all I need to do is keep chipping away day by day. If anything I am just excited to continue the build and see what I can do in London. All focus now on marathon preparation 📈#running #marathontraining #halfmarathon #londonmarathon #project3 by @ruth_running

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This time last week 💰2:55:51 ⏱️Thank you @pumarunning 🙏Who would have though some good old external cash motivation to fund my running shoe obsession would help? 👀 #project3 #puma #gowild #londonmarathon by @ruth_running

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Good food. Good walk. Good run. Good company. by @ruth_running

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Puma Project 3 | Season 3 We go again. See you in Berlin. All eyes on 2:49 🤑@pumarunning @berlinmarathon #marathon by @ruth_running

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An O&B race vest debut in 37:58 for @ruth_running at the Aberdeen Beach 10kPowered by @soar_runningArtwork by @jbdes_ #outandbackstore #soarrunning by @ruth_running

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37:58 | 10K PB 6th place Sub 38 secured Debut in the @outandbackstore x @soar_running vest First race back after London Marathon #soback 📸 | @lucygemma #outandbackstore #10Krace #running by @ruth_running

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LDN BTS by @ruth_running

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Been a good couple of weeks off after the marathon, and honestly I needed it. Nice to fully switch off for a bit, but definitely ready to get some structure back now.Really proud to come away with a PB, even if it wasn’t quite the race I hoped for. I’ve been back and forth with feeling like I shouldn’t be disappointed because it was still a PB, but it’s also ok to be annoyed when you care about a goal and don’t quite get there. Just one of those days where things never really clicked. Legs felt heavy early on and I think the cold/cough during the taper took more out of me than I realised. Hard not to compare performance when 3:50/km for the Barcelona half marathon a few weeks earlier felt great, whereas even just 2K into London at 4:02/km felt awful, but sometimes it’s just not your day 😅So so many positives to take away, most consistent training block ever, successful carb load, successful race day fuelling. I know the fitness is there. Enough moaning, on to the next 👍🏻#running by @ruth_running

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Puma Project 3 over and out. Another successful marathon build supported by Puma, and a marathon PB. Pretty surreal to be part of this community that has been built and grown over the past year. Just a group of runners wanting to work hard and support each other in doing so. Access to sport psychologists, nutrition & fuelling guidance, and insights into how the elites train and prepare from marathons, directly from the athletes themselves. We all know this running thing isn’t the cheapest, so the kit and shoes are hugely appreciated too. And to complete it, some new headshots. Thanks team 🐾@pumarunning @puma @pumaeliterunning @puma.uk #running #pumaproject3 #londonmarathon #running by @ruth_running

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Hungry for more. A strange one to feel incredibly happy with a 1 minute and 40 second PB, but also dissatisfied with the time on the clock. Training and recent race results indicated something bigger but even just 3K into the race the legs did not feel good. I think sadly it was just “not my day”, but I hope after some more reflection I’ll have learnt a heck of a lot more than I think. As always, the London crowds are just ridiculous. See you next year 🫶📷 | @jerry_sun #londonmarathon #project3 #pumarunning by @ruth_running

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L D N Free tattoo post London marathon at @sportsshoes? Yes please #tattoo #londonmarathon by @ruth_running

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