David

I run. This is where I share my training journey, and any advice or ideas I come across along the way. Fearlessly authentic.

[David @thejoyofrun]

@SageCanaday Spot on, Sage. Can I add that 'out there' most people will constantly be up and down a little bit with inclines and declines, adding up to a total ascent over distance. Setting the treadmill to 1%+ can recreate this ascent, build running strength and economy.

[David @thejoyofrun]

@RUNxDAO The top half of the loop is nice English countryside. The bottom half is standard English suburbs. So, half and half.

[David @thejoyofrun]

I haven't done some of these routes on the bike in around 15 years. Looking at the Strava file it seems as though I'm at least as strong as I was back then and maybe even in better shape 👊

[David @thejoyofrun]

A key lesson I learned last year was not to let injury stop me.

This ankle injury might not be my choice but it's an opportunity to improve in other areas. Right now, I'm going to experiment, but cycling, strength and some flexibility work are all on the agenda.

[David Roche @MountainRoche]

Great rule to think about! The way I like to apply this idea for advanced athletes:
1. Develop your running economy (aerobic base, strides, general strength)
2. Make sure you're injury-resistant (fueling, PT, history)
3. Run a lot of your easy miles in Z2 in 5-zone model

[Russ Cook @hardestgeezer]

The first person ever to run the entire length of Africa. Mission complete🫡

[David @thejoyofrun]

The moment @hardestgeezer completed his run across Africa. Incredible achievement. Just incredible.

Over £600k raised for charity so far. Donate here: https://t.co/UV1x3heOZi

[Sky News @SkyNews]

BREAKING: 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook successfully runs the length of Africa

https://t.co/wZzWN4sB1I

@hardestgeezer

📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

[David @thejoyofrun]

@RandyALester WTF?

[David @thejoyofrun]

@runcamille @iRunFar What's your sense of how much of a problem we have, Camille?

[David @thejoyofrun]

@albermg Admire the optimism of the engineer rushing in with spare wheels at the end there 😬

[David @thejoyofrun]

Worth noting that @hardestgeezer is also taking the long way around Africa

[David @thejoyofrun]

This is going to be a ridiculous achievement

[Russ Cook @hardestgeezer]

Day 348 of running the entire length of Africa. 4 more days to go🫡

[David @thejoyofrun]

@Chris211162

[David @thejoyofrun]

@Gazitude @MaurtenOfficial

[David @thejoyofrun]

@LydiardsWay That is on a cruise ship. I got some weird Strava maps doing one of those across the North Sea once.

[David @thejoyofrun]

I consider Killian Jornet to be the greatest trail runner of an outstanding generation, if not ever. These are his four tips for mere mortals training for the trails, via his Instagram account- all solid tips we can all learn from.

[David @thejoyofrun]

One of my running resolutions this year is to be more consistent with strength work, both to improve performance and reduce time out injured.

This 3mn routine from @mountainroche is perfect, thrown in a few times a week after I get back. Recommend.

https://t.co/L2mGL7TG0N

[John Kelly @RndmForestRunnr]

Thread of general #BM100 thoughts from this year. To start, how were there so many finishers? Not intentionally being a smartass, but, well, it's because there were so many finishers. Had we all been working alone, there might have been 1-2 finishers if even that. (1/10)

[David @thejoyofrun]

I dislike this guy

[David @thejoyofrun]

@SkyFootball A little bit of me just died watching that 💙 #cufc