Paul

Londoner, working in politics and do a lot of sport.

[Paul @paul_fric]

@jasperlewis_ It is the rain season!

[Paul @paul_fric]

@jasperlewis_ They do have car taxis too. But they’re more expensive and prone to scammers

[Paul @paul_fric]

I’m still not over last weekend’s injury, but am happy that my knee has made strong progress this week

[Paul @paul_fric]

A 70km bike ride after a 2 year gap from cycling was not my wisest idea

[Paul @paul_fric]

@jasperlewis_ What time of year? Further south is very hot in the summer. I’d go: HCMC, Hoi An, Da Nang and finish in Hanoi, maybe a few days in Ha Long if you have time.

[Paul @paul_fric]

The best runs are the ones that break through cloud cover. But are quite wet!

[Paul @paul_fric]

First mountain ultra done of the year. Was kinda underwhelmed and should’ve gone further. The only limitation was hydration. Suppose that’s a unique position to be in!

[Paul @paul_fric]

This year is a reminder of how brutal the marathons are

[Keith @keithdunn]

Runners have to have started Loop 2 by 12.57am in order to be allowed to continue. So far, nobody has finished Loop 1. #BM100

[Keith @keithdunn]

After multiple failed attempts, the conch was blown at 10:37. The 2025 Barkley Marathons begins in one hour. #BM100.

[Paul @paul_fric]

@JasperEland Good recovery time though! The more running and cardio you do the stronger your heart becomes. Do interval/hill/sprint training to get the zones honed too

[Paul @paul_fric]

@JasperEland Brooks are great

[Paul @paul_fric]

@RunningisBS My attempt at EFM was bs! I didn’t listen to the race organisers and ran on the road. 80km later feet sore, fed up with cars roaring past me and tired so I bailed. Not happy, but vindicated that trails are much better! No worries, I’ve signed up to EFM 2025 to do it all again.

[Paul @paul_fric]

@SouthernRailUK Thanks, my fault for being so forgetful!

[Paul @paul_fric]

@SouthernRailUK Hey, I lost a Fred Perry black and white gym bag on your train from London Bridge to Epsom (Surrey) arriving at around 1940 yesterday. I don’t suppose you know if anything has been handed in? Ive submitted a form but just checking here too 😅

[Paul @paul_fric]

@SouthernRailUK Ah okay, thank you for advising. Is it common that the team get in touch later on or if nothing ‘s reported by now chances are it’s gone?

[Paul @paul_fric]

Less than a month to go until my first international race… terrified

[Paul @paul_fric]

The camera work on the road cycling is atrocious fml. Stop jumping the shots and missing the actual cycling with long shots of Paris instead 🙄#Parigi2024

[Paul @paul_fric]

Heat in London today is no fun

[Paul @paul_fric]

@RunningisBS Twisted ankle from a holiday (which wasn’t a holiday!) of multiple mountain runs through boulder fields. Don’t worry, I have a 50k next well that will sort it out!

[Paul @paul_fric]

@butwhosjan @IslingtonBC There’s a great pub on the corner though!