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Legs felt this one today, but it still got done. Came out late to go out there and explore, mainly due to the F1 race in the morning. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Thank you for your support, sorry for posting so late! Got really tight schedule today due to a friend's birthday, just got home, sat down and had some Diet Coke. It was a great race, felt strong, was able to rally a bit in the end. In the top half plus a new PB - chuffed! #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Classic easy run to keep the legs moving. Tomorrow's gonna be a different beast... #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#steam #steamsale Just a screenshot of Deep Discounts from this year's autumn sale. Might pick up Skyrim, don't have the Special Edition yet. Right now I'm balls de... I mean, I'm very invested in BALLxPIT, the gameplay loop is very addictive :) #games

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hit the peak of my training readiness today, apparently. Wouldn't mind if that happened on Saturday, but I'll take it. Four invervals around HM pace, felt in control and very consistent. It was a lovely sunny pre-lunch run, now happy to dig into some food 😎 #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

First signs of autumn... Sunshine and pleasant temperatures are gonna be missed, for sure.

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Happy to receive my new Asics Novablast 5's today. I finally found some time to unpack them, thinking about using them for a race soon and... The upper is damaged, straight out of the box. Disappointed. Thankfully the return process is easy. Ordered a new pair already. #running #asics

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Another sub-threshold session done, was feeling quite good overall. The minute of walking in between the faster intervals is definitely helping to recover the HR and have another go so quickly. Grey morning! Bit of a spray in the air, but wouldn't call it a drizzle. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Low, low, low your boat, gently down the HR... Another easy session in the bank, was sunny and enjoyable. Will be missing this kind of weather soon, but hope it stays like that for as long as possible. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Gaming is gradually becoming a hobby I care less about, even though I work in it and still follow what's going on. Sadly, it's far from the industry I loved, or maybe looked at through rose-tinted glasses. Can't see a positive outlook for it in the coming years. Hope I'm wrong. #my9games #games

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A long run with a slightly slower pace and a first proper Base one in a while! Miffed a bit about missing one #squadrats but got a plan for next Sunday, at least. Now just to keep on trucking and have a proper 5K on Saturday - that's gonna change the future paces a bit! #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Another subT training, this time around HM pace. Felt good to avoid the rain, just enjoyed the wet asphalt and a gentle breeze. Now a day's rest is in order. Will need to figure out my next long run location... Where are my future #squadrats? 🤔 #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Easy peasy morning run. Fun fact - lowest max HR in a year! Getting more used to this pacing, it's quite pleasant. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

First subT NSM training done! It was a bit weird to get into the proper pace required, normally I was used to going a tad faster, but overall I nailed it. Now to refuel with supper and to enjoy the rest of the day 😎 #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Yesterday was a very lazy day. Went to sleep with a plan to shake things up a bit. And so - the Norwegian Singles Method journey starts today. Set my benchmark at 22:30 (conservative 5K), 6 runs a week, 5:30h overall. Easy pace is now truly easy. Biggest difference. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's not the greatest weekend for me, mentally, so I reckoned a long run would change things around. It was a good long run. Varied spots to run through, although I stayed within Halewood pretty much. Restarting consistent running from tomorrow. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

First threshold in a while! Garmin knew that I was slacking a bit on holiday, so it served me a 28-minute effort - it was fine, stable, but also a bit above the usual way it feels. Makes sense, it's been a while. Hoping to spend 2-3 weeks on getting the form back! #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I like to open the "Popular with Friends" tab and drop some unexpected hearts on running posts. Supporting and discovering new runners always feels good 😁 Got a phone upgrade yesterday, still getting used to it! But it seems like a good purchase. Should produce some lovely photos in the future.

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Another day, another base run. The muscles are definitely feeling the restart of consistent training, but the heart was in the right place. Had to fight with the laziness a bit throughout, thinking about cutting it a bit shorter. Didn't in the end, so I'm chuffed. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We're back, baby! Back to the usual grind, that is. The route was a bit unusual, but I was hoping to meet some online friends in real life. Turns out... the meet up was a bit later than stated on the group page. What gives? Anyway, enjoyed the breeze and the run. Missed it! #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Sorry for not being able to visit BS for a while now, but I'm busy exploring the Warmian-Masurian region! Not doing much running, but seeing lots of various and interesting places! Plan for today involves a planetarium! Returning to the UK on Saturday, so it's all coming up to an end...

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I had an early breakfast but I'm happy to squeeze in a run before lunch. Even got a some extra #squadrats! Tried to not be squeamish when running into the forest 😅 Also getting some post-run fueling from these godly jellies - they're so... thick! Even when mutation sets in 😉 #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Been a while 😎 Got to my final holiday destination, so knocking out a proper session wasn't a problem. Legs felt a bit stiff initially, but totally forgot about it when the pace increased. Being the only male runner here (small village) deffo makes crownsnatching easy 😅 #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I'm in Gdańsk! Had lovely weather yesterday, but won't be able to run my long run today, would like to prioritise recovery and get back to usual sleep patterns. Essentially, just don't want to get sick! Gonna try to enjoy staying in bed for longer and have a proper breakfast soon 😎

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Not much to say about today's run - it was good, it happened, it didn't rain. Now most of my thoughts are pivoting to the flight tomorrow - if all goes well the next long run should be a doozy! I'll take plenty of pics for sure. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

No rain in the morning, so today's session was a pleasant one - especially when you get to properly leg it for 40 seconds at a time. This kind of pace would probably be around my mile effort, but I'll have to confirm that at some point without guesswork 😉 #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Didn't faff around after waking up, so finally was able to go for that classic morning run. Did the usual 5 laps round the park, enjoyed the overcast skies and a bit of a cooling breeze, making a difference from running in the midday sun. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

After work session, chose to go to Childwall Woods and run two loops there. It's a more varied course than the usual park, with more elevation changes and some twisty turns. I like it! Plenty of leaves on the ground already and it's not fall yet! #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Enjoyable long! Decided to take the bus to Runcorn and run a loop around the place. Starting with the canal was lovely, but also had some Mersey views too. You could see really far into the distance! Snatched up a cake on a reduced price - a little surprise for the missus 😉 #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Another late run, but this time with a twist. When starting, I realised my pace is a bit faster than usual, but felt rather similar to how I feel when running slower, so... Decided to keep it throughout the session. Still within Base parameters, happy days! #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Planned an afternoon session due to the morning rain. When it came to go out, the heavens opened... ...so I took my jacket and just went for it. Tbf it only rained for 5 minutes 😅 and I've had more moisture underneath than outside in the end, but I had the right attitude! #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Pro cyclist Jessy Carveth goes for the sub-20-minute 5K milestone in a time trial, paced by Senior Editor Alex Cyr. #running #5k #sub205k

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Can I Run 5K In Under 20 Minutes?

YouTube video by Marathon Handbook

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Something different served today, because I had 9 sprints to do, 15 seconds each. There was walking, recovery plod and easy running as well, so I had a full spectrum of paces today (from 3:00/k to 10:00/k). Need to grab breakfast now, I'm starving! 😁 #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It's not gonna be one of the most memorable runs ever, but it's done. Good exercise for mental fortitude, thinking about for how long to keep it up. Ended up running the whole thing and feeling satisfied with the outcome. I'll learn to stick to AM running at some point... #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Next book on the agenda... I've had that trilogy of #Shadowrun books for a while now, about time to try and give them a proper reading. Original name - Never Deal with a Dragon, Secrets of Power, volume 1 #books #booksky #paperback

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Sunday is a long run day and to spice things up I took a train to Maghull with a plan to run home through Kirkby and Knowsley - I haven't been there yet! Apart from those places the route was rather uneventful, plenty of industrial parks, some new builds coming up too. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

We take you behind the scenes at M11 Athletics Club in Manchester, where stars like Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter-Bell train every day to win medals and break records. #running #europeanathletics

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The Hidden Side Of Athletics 🏃‍➡️ | Shaping Some Of Britain's Best Athletes

YouTube video by BBC Sport

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Friday fun time, right? Wrong! Nothing wrong with a standard 5 laps of the park, what I meant to say. Happy to run it with my wife, she was doing her threshold today. Muggy today, was hoping for a bigger change but I guess that's for the weekend. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Garmin surprised me today with an anaerobic workout - the tough bit was 1 minute at ~4:00/k pace, which took me a bit to dial into. 3 minutes of recovery in between was plenty and allowed me to hit the targets consistently. Definitely warmer than usual despite the morning! #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Morning! Awaiting the heatwave, so running early will be be a must - today was a return to threshold repeats, which went well, had to rein it in a bit at the end. Happy to be hitting consistent weeks, getting 2000 km this year should happen easily! 🤞 #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Had to override the Garmin suggestion - I wasn't feeling for a Recovery run, wanted to up the effort a little bit so I chose to do the standard Easy sesh. HR was fine, feels as well - tomorrow's Threshold got adjusted, but it's still expected! Early 80K badge this month! #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Chasing #squadrats up Dovecot and its surroundings, making this run rather long! Enjoyed it up until the very few last kilometers, it was a bit hot in the park. Will I make the distance a regular occurrence? We'll see next week... Also a cool car - Ford Zephyr Zodiac! #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A very pleasant easy run in the morning - had to keep the pace down a couple of times while still feeling like it's just happening on its own 😎 The mornings are getting a bit cooler... Makes me think about the upcoming autumn. I'll miss the summer! It was enjoyable here. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Funny how today's run had the same pace and distance as on Tuesday, but felt much more in control. Was it the temperature? Probably. Was it the rest day before? Maybe. Was it the shoe choice? Not sure. Anyway, happy to have a threshold sesh that felt sustained! #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Went out a bit late, but enjoyed sleeping today - recovery is important, innit 😉 Garmin slowly extends the threshold times while increasing the pace - I'm all for it! Today was hard, but manageable - happy to do it. Reached "Well-trained" status on the endurance score! #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Woke up, went out, did 5 loops around the park. Funny how it's the day after a long run that has the biggest chance of a low HR. Also happy to just be stacking up training sessions with consistency - apparently that's all the rage now 😉 #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Started out late, but got trains to Rock Ferry, visited a few riverside parks along the way, popped into Cheshire and finished up my route in Hooton, ready to catch my return to Liverpool. Really enjoyable route, quite varied and even the warmth of midday wasn't a problem. #running #pigtailpower

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Going to sleep now, as it's far too late and I need to wake up early for my long run prep - but not before I post an update! Took the train to the north-east part of the Wirral, had a decent walk over Wallasey and New Brighton. Sure, #squadrats were the catalyst, but enjoyed the sunny vibes.

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

"I raced the Speedgoat 50K last Saturday, July 25th 2026. I was very nervous for how I would feel throughout this race as it is known as one of the most difficult 50Ks in America. See how I do as I take on this challenge." #ultrarunning #laurengregory #speedgoat50k

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Road to OCC: One Step Closer | Speedgoat 50K

YouTube video by Lauren Gregory

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Zioman @zioman.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

T. Dower is one of ultrarunning's most exciting athletes, best known for setting the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail. After a heartbreaking DNF due to illness in 2025, Tara returned to WSER to take on the most competitive women's field in race history. #ultrarunning #wser #westernstates

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Tara Dower's 100-Mile Comeback at the Fastest Western States Ever

YouTube video by goodr

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