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Did I accidentally photograph you 🐝 Manchester half edition , tag them if you know anyone here

#manchesterhalfmarathon #runners #manchester #running #photography

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a rollercoaster of emotions🤣🤣

#running #halfmarathon #runningpb #runningmotivation

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hi, I’m Ella 🤍

at the start of this year, I’d never run a half marathon. now I’ve run five in one year, taken over 5 minutes off my PB and fallen completely back in love with running…

somewhere along the way, running became so much more than just running. it gave me something to work towards, reminded me what I’m capable of and brought a part of me back that I didn’t even realise I was missing.

I didn’t have it all figured out when I started. I just showed up, took it one run at a time and kept going, even when it got hard.

and now I can’t help but wonder… imagine what could happen if YOU tried again? 🥹

whether it’s running, fitness or something you used to love, it’s never too late to find your way back to it. you might surprise yourself with just how far you can go 🤍

#runningjourney #halfmarathon #runningmotivation #runningtips #runner

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I went into the Manchester Half aiming for sub-2:30 and finished in 2:17:26, with the second half five and a half minutes quicker than the first.

Every 5 km was faster than the one before it until 15 km, and the fastest kilometre of the whole race was the 15th. Looking back at the data, my target of 7:05/km was more cautious than it needed to be, as I averaged 6:27/km on the day, but I'd much rather learn that lesson this way round than the other.

So, that's Season 1 done. Season 2 is about finding out if I can get stronger and faster, which means more lifting alongside the running, and I'll be logging all of it here.

A big thank you to everyone who donated to Moya Cole Hospice.

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The 2027 season is looking 🔥 for the Kinematic Team 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

Big focus on all these races for 2027.

If you feel like you want to level up and be on that start line knowing no stone has been left unturned, now is the time to reach out.

We work hard to bring the community vibe, focus on you and your training and help to bring out the best in you.

Only a few coaching spaces left, we promise you won’t regret it…

#triathlon #coach #ironman

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Dumpy dumpppp xx

Stacking up the miles📈

New home 🔜🐝🐝

Berlin baddiessss 💙

My baby🐱

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Beep Beep 🏁

Finally found a big enough roof

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Part time job 👽

The forgotten sign🤣

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Women running marathons 💯

One of London’s best

Runner’s high

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⌚️ On time, every time
🏃🏻‍♂️ Manchester Half Marathon | 2-hour pacer
🏁 1:59:29. Just one second off target
📈 A half marathon PB and my first sub-2!

MCR Half 2023 was my introduction to running.. Three years later & they’re letting me loose with a flag and speaker

An honour to pace so many amazing people & ruin a few race photos along the way 🤫

@mcrhalf always put on a brilliant event. Organised, flat & incredibly well supported from start to finish. Ideal for anyone chasing a PB.

A big thanks to @asicsrunning for supporting the pacing team. Can now confidently say the Novablast 6 is a great running shoe as it helped me get a PB!

Already looking forward to pacing again in 2027!

🏃🏻‍♂️ #manchesterhalf #manchesterrunners #mcrhalf #pacer #asicsrunning 🏃🏻‍♂️

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The slow runs are what help you get faster 🏃🏼‍♀️🧡 2 weeks between these pics x

Don’t be afraid to run slow! Not every run needs to be fast. Easy runs are a HUGE part of building endurance, improving fitness and allowing your body to recover.

You can’t run fast all the time if you want to get faster. 🧡 slow zone 2 runs are what got me a sub 2 hour trust your training and your coach 👏

#sub2 #slowrun #training #runningjourney #zone2

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Are these the best beginner running shoes? 👀

The ASICS Gel Excite 11 got me through every training run and my whole manchester half marathon that I completed on October 4th. Got them from Sports Direct for £60 in Black/Carbon, and they still look clean after every mile 🏃🏽‍♂️

Soft, stable and easy on the legs for new runners. Go half a size up and don’t expect race day speed. But for starting out, I’d pick these again.

You don’t need expensive gear to begin. You need to begin 💪🏽

#beginnerrunner #asics #Running #shoes #training

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👋 strangers! It’s been a while!
It’s been a busy few months… but we’re back (pinky promise)!

A little update from me:

💻 🌷 Work has been BUSY! Juggling a busy year end, a bit of travel and the start of Christmas trade.

🏃‍♀️🐝 Manchester Half Marathon was a success! A 9 min PB secured despite feeling very unprepared…

📖 👩‍🎓 She’s qualified!! After 3 months of coursework, practicals and Monday evening calls, I qualified as a L2/L3 Personal Trainer. I’m excited to start planning the next steps on this one!

🧖‍♀️ 🎂 I turned 31 (eeeek), and was spoiled with a bit of rest and relaxation before another (very) busy few months ahead!

🏋️‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ Training has continued in prep for a lot of racing over the next few months. And let me tell you the calendar is STACKED - we’re so ready to get back on the race floor!

There have been a few moments in the last few months that have made me reflect on just how much has changed for me in my “fitness endeavours” over the past few years.

If you told 25 year old “gym Jem” that she’d be about to do her 9th Hyrox (and flipping heck her 2nd Solo!), she’d have run a half marathon (let alone in that time AND enjoyed it) and she had qualified to help others enjoy and thrive at the things she loved, she’d have seriously laughed in your face.

Big things to come (I hope!)… let’s see 👀

#personaltrainer #running #hyrox #fitness hybridtraining

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Almost two weeks since the Manchester Half and I’m still smiling! The energy out on the course was unreal.

Now, it’s all about winter training so we’re ready to fly come next race season! ✨👟

#mcrhalf #halfmarathonrunner #running

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Race weekends are so much more than just running! 💙

Catching up with the crew, sharing a few laughs, making memories and, of course, taking way too many selfies. 😂📸

Always good to be reunited with this bunch!

Now, who's up for another selfie? 😜

@asicsfrontrunner

#ASICSFrontRunner #SoundMindSoundBody #Mcrhalf #RunningFriends #RunningCommunity

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