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A few days ago Chloe still had training wheels.

I wasn't sure how she'd go without them.

Turns out she was more ready than either of us realised.

Within minutes she was riding on her own.

It's a good reminder that confidence often comes after action, not before it.

Most of the things we've done in life started with uncertainty.

Running races.

Travelling.

Moving countries.

Starting businesses.

Taking the training wheels off.

Sometimes you just have to give it a go and see what happens.

🚲

Three weeks ago I was sick.
I my foot flared up.l with plantar fasciitis
Training stopped.
But movement doesn't have to.
Today wasn't about pace.
It was about getting outside, exploring Istanbul and remembering that progress isn't always measured by kilometres.
Sometimes it's measured by simply showing up.
❤️

Foot wasn’t great after my last run, so I backed off.
Did some calf + foot work first,
then tested it with an easy 5km.
Heart rate was higher than usual
(hot treadmill + no airflow),
so I adjusted effort and kept it controlled.
This is where most runners go wrong…
They skip the rehab
and rush straight back into normal training.
That’s how small issues become long-term injuries.
Be patient. Be structured.

10km easy run in Penang heat.
Heart rate was climbing fast
even at slower pace.
This is where most runners go wrong…
They try to hold normal pace
instead of adjusting effort.
Easy runs should be based on effort —
not ego.
Conditions matter.
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Easy run today testing new shoes.
Yesterday had some tempo work.
Today is about keeping it controlled.
Most runners mix these up…
and end up stuck or injured.
Easy days should feel easy.
Hard days should be structured.
That’s how you improve.
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First structured session back after a knee tweak.
Not full intensity.
Not pushing it.
Just controlled effort to test things properly.
This is where most runners go wrong —
they rush straight back into hard training.
That’s how injuries stick around.
Smart structure always wins.
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Tempo runs are one of the most misunderstood sessions.

Most runners treat them like a race…
and completely miss the point.

Tempo should feel controlled.
Not easy. Not all-out.

That’s where real progress happens.

Structure matters.

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Easy runs are where most runners go wrong.

They push too hard…
Turn every session into effort…
and never properly recover.

That’s why progress stalls.

Easy days should feel easy.
Hard days should be structured.

That’s how you actually improve.

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Most runners destroy their long runs.

They turn it into a race… every time.

Long runs are not about speed.

They’re about building endurance, efficiency and staying controlled.

If you’re always pushing…
You’re not improving properly.

STRUCTURE matters.

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