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London Marathon 2026

What a vibe

Thank you to all my family and friends who showed up, and who have shown up in the past, I know it seems a thankless task, but it means so much

My wife dragging my kids and signs around Central London on the busiest day of the year, and my sister with her little girl, and my cousins and auntie who always show up, and the friends, so much love for you all

This one felt like the first all over again

Here's to you Theo, and if anyone would like to donate, no matter how small, please visit just giving, and type in James Philpot and you'll find my page raising money for Bipolar

Thank you 💙 by @sub.three.dads

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5 months ago

If you don't celebrate your wins, who will?

OK, so a 1:22:52 half wasn't a PB, it wasn't even a course PB, but at the end of November 2024 I could only just manage a sub 40 in a flat 10k race.

Since then it hasn't felt like my training has gone well at all for this marathon training block. So to complete a hilly half in a quicker pace 3 months later is a little win for me, and tells me I'm not as unfit as I thought I was.

A lot of training can feel like you're not getting anywhere, so make sure you celebrate your wins! by @sub.three.dads

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2 years ago

Brighton marathon
2:31:59
THIRD!!!!
Sometimes you can roll the dice and pay for it at mile 10 and hate yourself because you have 16 miles left, each one slower than the last, and a really long time to reflect on how you messed up, and questioning your hobby of choice.

But sometimes, when the mara gods want to look upon you with favour and send you a gift from above, you find yourself delivering the perfect race at a pace you only dreamt of; sexy pace.

This happened to fellow Sub 3 Dads runner Aaron yesterday.

What an incredible achievement.

To quote one Brad Pitt to his fellow colleague Leonardo DiCaprio:

"I'll ride on your coat-tails any day, man," by @sub.three.dads

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6 months ago

I don't know what he's training for, but he just whispered "there is no fate but what we make" in my ear 😳 by @sub.three.dads

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25 days ago

If only I put the same level of effort into my running as I do my supporting...

Well done Dan, @alexandramckenzie20 and @ali_mac_64 on your excellent times 🙌🏼 by @sub.three.dads

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a month ago

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#parenting
#toys
#excercise
#fun
#lifting by @sub.three.dads

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3 months ago

This boy is a vibe

#running
#vibe
#parenting
#motivation
#parkrun by @sub.three.dads

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4 months ago

Showing Bella the ropes (pun intended)

How the big dogs skip 🐕

#parenting
#skip
#skipping
#fitness
#girldad by @sub.three.dads

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4 months ago

It's ok I'd already done 100 anyway, honest... 🤥

#parenting
#calisthenics
#fitness
#pullups
#banter by @sub.three.dads

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4 months ago

If being topless causes a crowd to gather, creates a public disturbance, or causes significant distress to passersby, you could be charged under the Public Order Act 1986 for disorderly behavior.

#connormcgregor
#ufc
#running
#bros
#funny by @sub.three.dads

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4 months ago

Edinburgh Marathon-10th place-2nd old git-2:39-innit fam-jokes by @sub.three.dads

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4 months ago

Junior Parkrun number 20 for Bella

Junior Parkrun is such a good initiative for families that I'm not sure enough parents are aware about

It happens every Sunday, at 9am all over the country, and is absolutely free to kids aged from 4 and 14

The distance is 2km and I know that sounds a lot, but plenty of kids walk it and I'm sure you'd be surprised what your child can do

What I love is that you can do it with them; there's only so much time that are this small, wanting to hold your hand and be seen with their parents. And, it means you can experience it with them, help them along, and give encouragement when needed

Don't get me wrong, she's not always keen, but with the right motivation, I can usually get her to the start line

Some tips:
BRIBERY
Promise a trip to the cafe for a treat or to the park, or both, if completed
MUSIC
Make a playlist of all their favourite songs to listen to on the way, anything from Trolls is a winner and they're all remixes of old classics
PRIDE
Remind them how great they will feel at the end and how proud of themselves they will
IMPROVEMENT
Point out to get better, you have to keep working at something and showing up

I say all this but I've still not convinced my 4yo son Jude to come, he's a work in progress 🤔

#juniorparkrun
#parkrun
#running
#ﬁtnessinspiration
#family by @sub.three.dads

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5 months ago