[…] 10k and hope to god you hold on! That was the plan anyway, my PB for the distance came last year at The Gilberdyke 10, 55:31. So for myself I had set the bar high, deep down, given the right conditions to fall on the […]
You deserve that award Gareth. I hope London lives up to your expectations as an event. It was Gary’s favourite race and every time I ran it with him it was such a great experience. Good luck in both your marathons.
[…] simulating those final few miles. When all else is lost and the ache begins to set in. First up was The Norton 9– clocking 49:27, a PB for the distance, feeling strong and comfortable, beating my previous […]
[…] strong and comfortable, beating my previous best from 2017 by 3 minutes. Next on the agenda was The Retford Half Marathon– clocking another PB for the distance in 1:11:45. The ache had began to set in, the weather […]
[…] and my legs had returned on the Friday before. The wind, however, remained! I clocked a 54:21 at The Thirsk 10, another Personal Best for the distance, my 3rd of the month and floating on cloud 9. If my legs […]
[…] of this week as well has been the 2 year Birthday of Team Barnsley. Set up and created after the East Hull 20 in 2017. A small extract from my blog from then shows a bit of the early conversation between me […]
[…] Marathon earlier in the month. High mileage wasn’t the king, as I highlighted in my Marathon Training post a few days ago. Running had taken a lull, I hadn’t as much motivation, I needed a kick […]
[…] it wasn’t supposed to be, sometimes I just can’t help myself. But like I said in my Worsbrough 5 write up, it sometimes is all about racing heavy. Racing hard, clocking some race pace miles even […]
[…] have averaged 6:30 minute miles for 130 miles by the time I’ve done! I’ve raced the Damflask Relays, we was back at Ingbirchworth Dam Wall on Wednesday. Notching off our 400 metre reps, for the first […]
[…] to run a time similar to what I ran this time last year at the ever so flat Stamford Bridge course, The Derwent Dash. Running a 33:46 there, which was a personal best for the time. I’ve since run quicker but […]
[…] events around this part of the world have been interesting, going back to my tractor fest at the East Hull 20. The windy Gilberdyke 10 a few weeks ago. The red hot Grimsby 10k in July, and the post London […]
[…] of the world have been interesting, going back to my tractor fest at the East Hull 20. The windy Gilberdyke 10 a few weeks ago. The red hot Grimsby 10k in July, and the post London Marathon effort at North […]
[…] back to my tractor fest at the East Hull 20. The windy Gilberdyke 10 a few weeks ago. The red hot Grimsby 10k in July, and the post London Marathon effort at North Lincolnshire Half. It’s flat country, a […]
[…] 10 a few weeks ago. The red hot Grimsby 10k in July, and the post London Marathon effort at North Lincolnshire Half. It’s flat country, a place in the world that if the sea level rises, it will flood! It’s more […]
Fantastic achievement Gareth, Marathons are you against you..The body can achieve but the mind which drives you doesn’t always comply with your wishes, leave your watch at home occasionally & listen to your body, You Are Awesome & we are all Super Proud of you xx
Not sure what to say Gareth. An amazing run and a reward for all the hard work you’ve put in this year. Liked the bit about the Spencers. I used to do the same thing when I was running. Two miles to go, that’s from home to the end of Joan Royd and back … It helped me to focus n what was left of the race. Have a rest and then see what 2020 brings. Great read by the way.
Honest words Gareth. I’m not in your league a fun runner really,parkrun just under 30, 10k under 60, half 2.15 but I’ve had brexitflu this week and it has knocked me sideways. Managed sub 60 (just ) this morning at Dewsbury but a fast flatish coures I was hoping for a PB under 58.
You will be back as will I, there’s always the next race.
Get well soon young man, it’s always a pleasure to watch you run
A compelling and candid account, Gareth, of the mind set of the most dedicated and inspirational athlete I know. You vividly express the mental as well as the physical strain of having to grit your teeth and suffer when you’re under the weather and injured, and still produce a quality run. It’s just your expectations of yourself have changed as you have progressed as a runner and anything less than your best is seen as a failure, which it isn’t, just another stepping stone on the road to further success. Remember there’s no such thing as the perfect run, only perfect failure: because you expect everything of yourself. Your best write up yet! Take care, rest and recover and you’ll soon be back running stronger and faster than ever.
[…] They’ve all been different and offered something to the table. I’ve wrote a bit about Beverley and Barnsley in my previous write up on the: Pontefract 10k […]
Made for good ready mate. Good running.
Love it, feel proud to have made a small contribution to your achievements. Star!
Cracking read Gaz
Cheers mate!
Brilliant Gareth. A gritty display of brilliant running and passion. JB
[…] Retford Half 2017 […]
Brilliant Gareth. Well done mate. JB
Boom!
[…] 10k and hope to god you hold on! That was the plan anyway, my PB for the distance came last year at The Gilberdyke 10, 55:31. So for myself I had set the bar high, deep down, given the right conditions to fall on the […]
The best blog post yet Gareth. 👌🏽
Cracking write up.
You deserve that award Gareth. I hope London lives up to your expectations as an event. It was Gary’s favourite race and every time I ran it with him it was such a great experience. Good luck in both your marathons.
[…] simulating those final few miles. When all else is lost and the ache begins to set in. First up was The Norton 9– clocking 49:27, a PB for the distance, feeling strong and comfortable, beating my previous […]
[…] strong and comfortable, beating my previous best from 2017 by 3 minutes. Next on the agenda was The Retford Half Marathon– clocking another PB for the distance in 1:11:45. The ache had began to set in, the weather […]
[…] and my legs had returned on the Friday before. The wind, however, remained! I clocked a 54:21 at The Thirsk 10, another Personal Best for the distance, my 3rd of the month and floating on cloud 9. If my legs […]
[…] of this week as well has been the 2 year Birthday of Team Barnsley. Set up and created after the East Hull 20 in 2017. A small extract from my blog from then shows a bit of the early conversation between me […]
Great read. Cheers Gareth and well done again. 👌
Superb mate. So inspiring.
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[…] Marathon earlier in the month. High mileage wasn’t the king, as I highlighted in my Marathon Training post a few days ago. Running had taken a lull, I hadn’t as much motivation, I needed a kick […]
[…] it wasn’t supposed to be, sometimes I just can’t help myself. But like I said in my Worsbrough 5 write up, it sometimes is all about racing heavy. Racing hard, clocking some race pace miles even […]
Cracking report and well done to everyone concerned Massive team effort.
[…] have averaged 6:30 minute miles for 130 miles by the time I’ve done! I’ve raced the Damflask Relays, we was back at Ingbirchworth Dam Wall on Wednesday. Notching off our 400 metre reps, for the first […]
Amazing running. Well done on grabbing 1st place!
Thank you pal!
[…] to run a time similar to what I ran this time last year at the ever so flat Stamford Bridge course, The Derwent Dash. Running a 33:46 there, which was a personal best for the time. I’ve since run quicker but […]
[…] with it or carried away. Given my game plan, a PB would be touch and go today. That coming from the Retford Half earlier in the […]
Excellent post race de-brief Gareth. Well done on a good time and position.
[…] events around this part of the world have been interesting, going back to my tractor fest at the East Hull 20. The windy Gilberdyke 10 a few weeks ago. The red hot Grimsby 10k in July, and the post London […]
[…] of the world have been interesting, going back to my tractor fest at the East Hull 20. The windy Gilberdyke 10 a few weeks ago. The red hot Grimsby 10k in July, and the post London Marathon effort at North […]
[…] back to my tractor fest at the East Hull 20. The windy Gilberdyke 10 a few weeks ago. The red hot Grimsby 10k in July, and the post London Marathon effort at North Lincolnshire Half. It’s flat country, a […]
[…] 10 a few weeks ago. The red hot Grimsby 10k in July, and the post London Marathon effort at North Lincolnshire Half. It’s flat country, a place in the world that if the sea level rises, it will flood! It’s more […]
Good write up Gaz and a great result and run. Controlled. 👍🏼
Great review, deffo going to have a go this one in 2019!
Fantastic achievement Gareth, Marathons are you against you..The body can achieve but the mind which drives you doesn’t always comply with your wishes, leave your watch at home occasionally & listen to your body, You Are Awesome & we are all Super Proud of you xx
Thank you Carol!
Not sure what to say Gareth. An amazing run and a reward for all the hard work you’ve put in this year. Liked the bit about the Spencers. I used to do the same thing when I was running. Two miles to go, that’s from home to the end of Joan Royd and back … It helped me to focus n what was left of the race. Have a rest and then see what 2020 brings. Great read by the way.
Got all the little markers in my head, get me through plenty of tough miles on race day! Cheers pal.
Honest words Gareth. I’m not in your league a fun runner really,parkrun just under 30, 10k under 60, half 2.15 but I’ve had brexitflu this week and it has knocked me sideways. Managed sub 60 (just ) this morning at Dewsbury but a fast flatish coures I was hoping for a PB under 58.
You will be back as will I, there’s always the next race.
Get well soon young man, it’s always a pleasure to watch you run
We’re all fun runners at heart, otherwise we wouldn’t do it. Keep working hard. Onto the next one. 💪
A compelling and candid account, Gareth, of the mind set of the most dedicated and inspirational athlete I know. You vividly express the mental as well as the physical strain of having to grit your teeth and suffer when you’re under the weather and injured, and still produce a quality run. It’s just your expectations of yourself have changed as you have progressed as a runner and anything less than your best is seen as a failure, which it isn’t, just another stepping stone on the road to further success. Remember there’s no such thing as the perfect run, only perfect failure: because you expect everything of yourself. Your best write up yet! Take care, rest and recover and you’ll soon be back running stronger and faster than ever.
Thank you! We’re all a work in progress. I’ll bank this feeling and remember what it is to feel this way. We build, we move, we just run!
Like!! Really appreciate you sharing this blog post.Really thank you! Keep writing.
Keep up the good work, thanks!
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You don’t know you’re born lad. Get yourself up to Temple Newsam Parkrun. They’re hills! 😂😂
We’ll do a swap one weekend! You’ll see 😉
Well done Gaz.
Well Done lv xxxx
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Brilliant well done Gareth and Naomi xxxx
Determination you show Gareth in every race absolutely brilliant! Xxxx