Peak Mediocrity

Running. Golf. MTB. Gym. Bad decisions.
Taking recreational sport far too seriously.
Marginal gains. Minimal talent.

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So, this account is changing.
Welcome to Peak Mediocrity.

For people who run, ride, lift, golf and generally take recreational sport far more seriously than their ability warrants.

Trying hard. Buying the gear. Obsessing over marginal gains.

Still resolutely amateur.

Marginal gains. Minimal talent.

Welcome to the club.

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A slightly different one from PMC.

I’ve signed up to run the London to Brighton 100K Ultra in support of CALM.

Because not every challenge is physical.

We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be faster, better and more “together” than we really are. And you never know what someone else is carrying.

So underneath the jokes, bad decisions and mediocre pacing, this one matters.

Look out for your mates. Talk more. Listen better.

The world is a better place with you in it.

#PeakMediocrityClub #CALM #LondonToBrighton100K

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The highly sophisticated world of recreational running.

Run around some fields.
Eat a sandwich.
Make friends with some pigs.
Get rained on.
Upload it to Strava so it officially happened.

Marginal gains. Minimal talent.

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The older you get, the more important weekends like this become.

Golf. Darts. F1. Running. Good food. Great mates.

Lost at golf. Lost at darts. Couldn’t keep up on the run.

Won the F1 though, so obviously that’s the one that really counts.

You don’t have to be good at everything to have a bloody good time doing it.

Marginal gains. Minimal talent.

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Run to the gym. Have a workout. Run home.

Excellent idea in theory.

The “run home” part became increasingly theoretical.

Still counts.

One important question though: if you stop mid-run for a sunset photo, are you pausing the Garmin?

I did. No regrets.

Marginal gains. Minimal talent.

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Just run. Appreciate your surroundings. Have fun!

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@ClaytonReid @lisaabramowicz1 It is the obvious next move...
I think they are holding out just to mess with you.

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Oh and by the way, going outside for a stroll on Christmas Day is also a strong recommendation. Cheery cries of “Merry Christmas” exchanged with strangers and their dogs is an absolute tonic.

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And lastly... hold on to the fact it is just 24hrs and doesn’t have to *be* anything. Even if you spend it sobbing it’s will not last forever, it ends. Be gentle to yourself, make your own rules, turn it into your ideal lazy selfish Sunday. I learnt to lean into it and love it.

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Gifts: If you have gifts to open maybe you’d like to arrange to do that at the same time as a friend over video chat. If you don’t have gifts please consider a spot of self-gifting and YES, wrap them up so you can open them on the day. Hard recommend on this one.

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Decorations: Do it! Get some decorations up - it makes a huge difference and shows that YOU are taking control of this fate, plus twinkly lights and bright things are cheering. I like to put on Christmas music and pour a hot mulled wine while I put mine up.

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Company: Many people can feel rotten lonely in a house full of relatives. Remember that. Even people in bustling houses can be miserable. Arrange to make call one or two people, just to say Merry Christmas and hear about how they dropped the turkey or what they’re watching on TV.

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Activities: Make a plan, don’t leave it to the day and find yourself lost. Doesn’t have to be a rigorous agenda but ‘wake up whenever, hot buttery toast and tea for breakfast, bubble bath, watch films, go for walk’ will give you a structure to enjoy.

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Drink: Same goes - what would be a decadent treat? Endless cups of strong tea? Babycham? A robust red? Get it, you’re worth it.

If you know booze makes you cry either limit it or buy extra tissues. No judgment.

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If you are suddenly facing Christmas alone, I have tips. I LOVE Christmas alone so get on board.

Food: What would you ideally like to eat if no-one could limit you or judge you? Nothing but pigs in blankets? Just cake? Pot Noodle? Get that! I’m having cheese and crackers.