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Well that was a bit tough. I was supposed to take it easy but, well, of course I didn't. If I ever consider running two half-marathons on consecutive weekends and pushing hard on both, please punch me in the face. 2 mins slower than last week but 12 mins
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It may be rainy and grey but London still impresses. The poppies that are laid out around the grounds of the Tower of London like a carpet represent the fallen soldiers of WWI and commemorate 100 years since it started. Very humbling #InstaSize #toweroflo
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Perfect running conditions this morning for a race that saw me smash my previous personal best by a whopping 14 mins. We ran through Hyde Park, past the Houses of Parliament, along the river, past Trafalgar Square, along the Mall to Buckingham Palace and
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Exactly 2 weeks to the Royal Parks Half Marathon and I just SMASHED the Toronto 10-miler. I agreed with coach Kev that I would run it at pace for a 2:08 half, which gave predicted finish time of 1:37:30. Actual time? 1:37:36. So happy with that, especiall
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Yeah, so London is kinda cool....... #london #southbank #londoneye #waterloobridge #westminster
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Hit the 'track' this morning for some speedwork. V overgrown and you can barely see it, but it's there and better than using regular roads. Warm up, 10x300m (@ 10% faster than 5k pace) then cool down run along the trails. When I got home, I was greeted by
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So there were some quite nice views on my very early morning run through Paris. Starters in the dark, finished in the dark. But who can complain when you have the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine and the Musee d'Orsay to keep you company - all under the light o
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Just look at that view! #paris #eiffeltower #travel #travelling
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View from the office. That's la Madeleine. #paris #madeleine #travel #businesstravel #travelling
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A lovely 20k run with my good buddy Mr Chow through Richmond and Kew. 16k race pace (run/walk) sandwiched by a warm up and cool down. Appreciated Mr C slowing down to my pace - which felt very fast to me! #nikeplus #runharder #instarun #f3 #lovetorun #run
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An amazing sunrise this morning...unfortunately the run wasn't so good! Was supposed to be negative split 13k tempo run, but yesterday's sports massage and the stinking humidity took their toll so I cut it short by 2k. Last run in the T Dot for a few week
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Picked up a Great Dane in Central Park today......#nyc #newyork #hans #centralpark
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Beautiful run up and down the west side of Manhattan....plus it was my longest ever run. Lovely views and lovely weather. Now to eat all the food that New York has to offer me! #nikeplus #running #lovetorun #runharder #fitfam #runto #runfaster #training
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In 24 hours I will be in the glorious city of New York for a long weekend of frolics, friends and fun. Can't wait!!! #nyc #newyork #newyork #newyork
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Throwback to that time I was by the most beautiful lake in New Zealand, in Feb 2013. Man, what I wouldn't give to go back. #tbt #nz #newzealand
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Besties #bestie #gbf #friends #family
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Sunday long run out along the Leslie St Spit through Tommy Thompson park with @nataliejirwin Great opportunity to catch up with an old friend along a fabulous route with amazing views. #nikeplus #running #longrun #lovetorun #tommythompson #martingoodman #
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BOSH. Two records today. 1) Fastest 10k ever and 2) First time ever under 60m for the distance. It felt hard but comfortable - plenty left in the tank, plus the hill workouts I've been doing definitely paid off. I am one very happy camper. #nikeplus #run
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Climbing! #torontozoo #climbing #gorillaropes #thankyoutoronto
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Bloody hell I love evenings like this in Toronto. A gorgeous evening run along the Don Valley trail #nikeplus #halfmarathontraining #instarun #lovetorun #runfaster #instarunning #halfmarathon #running #runto #fitfam #runharder #furtherfasterforever #train
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Last run in Kansas today. A shorter, long run as a recovery run. Way slower than usual due to humidity. I was tired and it was tough. #nikeplus #halfmarathon #lovetorun #instarunning #furtherfasterforever #runharder #halfmarathontraining #runto #instarun
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Holy humidity! At least the sun wasn't out as well. Lovely run along the Indian Creek Trail. Everyone I passed said hello! Negative split tempo run - first half at 6.35/6.45 pace, second half at 6.15/6.05 pace. #nikeplus #halfmarathon #fitfam #f3 #runhar
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7 x 1.2k loop with a big ass hill at the end. Easing us into hill workouts, according to coach. OUCH. #nikeplus
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That was hard and hot (26 degrees and humid). Managed to stick to plan but I had to dig really deep. Pacing puts me on a sub 2h20 half so the time is coming down. Goal is sub 2h15 and with 11 weeks to go, I think that's do-able. #nikeplus #nikerunning #
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Soccer Timbits at half time during TFC v Sporting Kansas. Super, super cute!!!! #tfc #torontofc #mls #bmofield #football #soccer #timbits
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First time I've done a speed workout on my own. Found a 200m track near me so double the laps for the same distance. Felt like vomiting at the end so I guess I was doing it right! #nikeplus #nikerunning #nikefree #track #trackrunning #running #speedwork #
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Look who I met on my run today! Treadmills were busy so switched speedwork for tempo run. Much better running in the morning but still humid. #nikeplus #nikerunning #nikefree #tempo #training #running #runfaster #runharder #trainharder #fitfam #fitfam #f
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Haven't run since Friday, recovering from some lurgy and awful heat & humidity meant that was an awful run. Note to self - when in Virginia, don't wait until after work to run. YUK. #nikeplus #nikerunning #newbalance #nb890 #training #fartlek #halfmarath
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Track work out tonight. Double crosses fingers - firstly that it doesn't rain and secondly that my shin splints don't flare up again! #track #speedwork #running #shinsplints
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Almost 2.5 years ago today I became a Canadian citizen. I was actually quite blasé about it until I got to the ceremony, then I became very emotional. It was a very proud day for me. Today, my best friend becomes Canadian and I'm so looking forward to bei
