Motivation moment

[RunBrianRun]

Feeling a little warm inside knowing my times this year would have been good enough for gold in the Central American Masters Champs. I needed to see this as sometimes I just doubt myself. This is enough to keep me motivated during these dark winter months.

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

You should feel very happy with your times on the athletics track Brian. We never know what we are capable of until we try. Who knew that C25K would lead you there

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Yes, who would have thought it, Dexy? I do reflect on it at times, but mostly I just look forward to the next challenge. I am happy with my times this year and I know I can do better. Being the person I am, I always look to improve. I am learning so much more about myself since I’m started running which is something we have all done on our journeys. There’s so much to learn and I love it. Patience is something I am working on and I think I’ve got that covered now thankfully 😅 U.K. Indoor champs are early next year so there is a little pressure to sort my niggle out but no rush right now.

[Katnap Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

Just the one niggle? You're a world class athlete now Brian. You should have loads (but tell the competition you've never been stronger)!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Katnap]

😂😂😂 Quite right katnap. It’s all mind games at the top 😂😂😂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

We never doubt you Brian, we know how speedy you are! That could have been you. 💥 Bet that’s a great feeling! 🥳

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I was a bit shocked when I first saw it tbh. But it is a great feeling and really quite motivating. 😎👍

[TailChaser Marathon]

We know you’re speedy Brian but it always helps to see what you’re up against if you’re competing against others rather than just yourself (like most of the rest of us on here!). I’ve heard that ‘Comparison is the thief of joy’ but definitely not in your case!

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

Thank you TC. I can’t quite believe this last year tbh. I love masters athletics and I will always be in your debt for introducing me to it in that post here a while back. I’m going to enjoy it while I have it and see where it takes me, barring further injury. I love the comparisons, it’s what motivates me; as you say definitely no thief of joy for me. 😀

[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

Amazing! RunBrianRun 😍

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Thank you RW 👍

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Gosh, that’s absolutely thrilling Brian!!! You’ve worked really hard for your glory so enjoy it. Enough there to warm the cockles of any heart 😍

Really well done 👏👏👏

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Aye, I hope to get out there and have some serious fun next year. 😀 thank you IP 👍☺️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Cor blimey! That should set a fire, nothing less! 🔥

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Let’s see 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

😍😍😍

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

As always super impressed with what you do Brian, you must feel so good about yourself

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks Sola ☺️ I must admit I am now allowing myself to enjoy these moments while I have them. Who knows what’s coming round the corner. 🤷‍♂️

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

As always super impressed with what you do Brian, you must feel so good about yourself

[Realfoodieclub Marathon]

Wow, that's amazing and it must of felt great to actually see those stats. Look after that niggle, you don't want anything to get in the way.

Rfc x

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Hi rfc I was very surprised when I saw them and had a real wow moment to myself. The U.K. and European competition is much stiffer in my age group mind. In fact it’s the single most competitive age group of all. In any previous year I’d be top 5 or 6 but 2022 leaves me in 14th position 😬 I do love a challenge 😂

I’m getting help with my niggle soon. Fingers crossed 🤞

[over61andstilltrying 10 Miles]

Wow! All the very best for your onward journey. 😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks o61 👍

[Decker Ultramarathon]

What a great feeling Brian! You can certainly take heart from this to feed your drive over the winter. Just remember us when you are the champion with a gold medal around your neck 😊 👊

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Hell yeah 😃💪 Seriously, doubt it’ll be gold but no harm trying 👍 Got another beast of a gym session tomorrow with one of the coaches so I’m fired up for that. New word in my vocabulary last week was hypertrophy. It means “this is gonna hurt in the morning” 😂

[misswobble Marathon]

good to know indeed! 🤔. Food for though ey 🙂

I was reading about a fast 66 year old marathoner yesterday. 3 hr 19 min marathon 😳. She takes part in the Masters events and was giving them a plug

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Hey that’s cool 😎 3.19 at any age is remarkable. Good to hear someone plugging the masters events. 👍 I overheard one person calling them school sports days for grannies and grandads the other day. Hilarious but strangely true. 😂

[misswobble Marathon]

Cool when your grandad happens to be Linford Christie! I saw his name on the results board 😀

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Yes, there are a good few of the ex Olympians running. Mike Powell jumped at the world champs last year. 🤩

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

That must be a great feeling! I reckon it’s well deserved!

I think your next season is going to be great!

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Thank you skimonday it truly is a great feeling. I’m hoping next year will be a good one. Training is really getting going now. I will relent for Xmas but that’s it 😅