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ParkRun #8
Read more: ParkRun #8Another week and another ParkRun. Last week was a great return to Stanley Park following a couple of weeks away due to my calf niggles. Gait analysis and new running shoes and it was a good run giving me another Personal Best and knocking nearly 3 minutes off my previous PB. So what could I […]
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Mark’s Motivational Monday #7
Read more: Mark’s Motivational Monday #7Make Your Mark
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Gravity 20kg Weighted Vest
Read more: Gravity 20kg Weighted VestA new component to my training in 2024 is going to be a weighted vest. A weighted vest can enhance your workouts by increasing resistance, promoting calorie burn, and improving strength and endurance. It’s particularly effective for bodyweight exercises, such as squats and push-ups, adding intensity without bulky equipment. Additionally, it can help improve bone […]
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Rowing Machine
Read more: Rowing MachineRowing machines offer a full-body workout and come with various benefits, making them a popular choice for fitness enthusiasts. Here are some of the benefits of using a rowing machine: Cardiovascular Fitness: Full-Body Workout: Low-Impact Exercise: Calorie Burning: Muscle Toning and Strength Building: Improved Posture: Joint Flexibility: Time Efficiency: Mental Well-being: Adaptable Intensity: Incorporating a […]
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Week 23 – Update
Read more: Week 23 – UpdateDay 161 End of Week Twenty Three – 29 December0.2kg (0.4lb) weight loss Total weight loss, to date27.7kg (61.1lb / 4st 5.1lb) That’s a reduction of 25.2% of my starting body weightMuscle Mass stable at 76.7% and Fat Mass stable at 19.3%. Happy with that, being Christmas week. FRIDAY – 22 December No gym classes […]
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ParkRun #9
Read more: ParkRun #9Another week and my Garmin is telling me it’s time for another ParkRun. Last week was a huge leap forward in pace following my calf niggles throughout November and into December. I had set my “goal time” to be an ambitious 2½ minutes quicker than last week. The weather forecast wasn’t great for today with […]
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Mark’s Motivational Monday #8
Read more: Mark’s Motivational Monday #8Mark is absolutely killing it. He is discovering a better version of himself every single day. That’s a better version physically, mentally and emotionally. His consistency and determination is absolutely incredible
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ParkRun #10
Read more: ParkRun #10It’s New Years Day. It’s not even a Saturday. It’s only been two days since the last one but it’s now time for another ParkRun. The Sun had risen 20 mins ahead of my arrival at Stanley Park and, contrary to the forecast, it was a pleasant mild start to the year. A large crowd […]
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Week 24 – Update
Read more: Week 24 – UpdateDay 168 End of Week Twenty Four – 5 January0.7kg (1.5lb) weight loss Total weight loss, to date28.4kg (62.6lb / 4st 6.6lb) That’s a reduction of 25.8% of my starting body weightMuscle Mass increased to 79.2% and Fat Mass decreased to 16.7%. That’s starting the year as I mean to go on! FRIDAY – 29 […]
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JD Gym Away Day – Newcastle-under-Lyme
Read more: JD Gym Away Day – Newcastle-under-LymeWhilst my local JD Gym is Thornton-Cleveleys my membership gives me access to all 70+ JD Gyms in the UK. Today, I was down in Warwickshire at the British Motor Museum for a Jaguar car event. Having previously visited JD Gym in Derby back in September 2023, I am always keen to visit different JD […]
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