I’ll put my hand up and tell you that I don’t run with music. I do however, do my Spartan Fam homework with music. Here’s a small review of what will see me through this weeks homework! Click that Read More button or the Kong picture above to check it out.
A few weeks ago I spoke about me slowly getting my Mojo back and I do think it’s returning to me. I don’t feel as sluggish anymore and motivation is returning to myself. Bring on the British 10k, I’ve hit my Goal everyday this week! RDC West was great, Run Dem Crew was great and RDCY Hackney was great. That’s 3 great days! I feel like the count now off Sesame street. Final words though, ‘London, I’m back!’ *beast face*
The last time that I updated this part of my blog was two years ago! Shocking I know, so much has happened since then but I’m happy to read through and see that the reason I run has still stayed true to my original thoughts. I run for the feeling it gives me. I don’t run so I can look good or show off I just run so I can better myself and the life that I live. A lot has happened over the last few years but I’m still here running strong.
I remember when I took my first steps in Victoria park, I was so happy to finally be doing something with myself and not just sitting around waiting for the world to keep on spinning without me. A couple years on now and I’ve got medals and plenty of memories to lay back on with a smile on my face.
So thank you, running.
I do not apologise for the horrific picture above. That’s the only picture I have of myself when I was topless and on fat, I deleted others. I weighed around 15 stone and 10 pounds there.
Read below for Part 1 of ‘My Fat Story’
For one of the few times I saw this songs video (albeit not official) before I heard it! I have no qualms about that though. va$htie put together this video to pay homage to this track and I think it’s wonderful. Sick back and enjoy, my favourite Lyric is from Kanye at 01:49 on the track, ‘How many people almost famous // you almost remember what they name is’
Artist: Lupe Fiasco feat. Kanye West & Pharrell | Track: Us Placers | Mixtape: Follow The Leader*
*This was the mixtape that I have it from.
Thanks again to everyone that turned out on Wednesday. We’re a new running crew so it’s always nice to have faces down for the cause. After a gentle run on the hot summers day along Regents Canal and into Victoria park we headed back to base for a warm down.
Some people were still feeling great so we got out some Sparq toys for them.
This bad boy shows you what life is like! The harder you run, the harder it resists. Keep on pushing and eventually it eases up though. See more after the jump to see how the crew got on with the Sparq Parachutes!
This was the first time I’ve ran for more than 20 minutes straight since running the marathon last month. It felt good to finally do it, I fear that if I didn’t I probably would’ve been in this physical funk for longer. I’m getting back though. Now it’s time to enjoy this sunshine by drinking…water! ;)
Running is one of the few times that I can really clear my head and I’m grateful for that. Projects are coming in thick and fast but it’s nice to be away from it all, even if it’s just for 40 minutes. The British 10K is going to get smashed!
Running lets me do one thing: complete my goals. Since running the London Marathon I’ll admit that I’ve neglected the sport that has given me so much. I’ve now gone onto set up my own crew in Hackney Wick and things like this don’t just happen over night and become a success. They take time and I have to put the work in.
It’s another challenge for me but at the same time it’s another goal that can be reached if I put the work in. Crews aren’t sponges, you only get out of them what you put in. I’m determined to make this a success and take on the challenge of setting up a successful running crew in Hackney Wick.
What will you be doing?
We’ve got the sun out and have another nature run planned!. So if you’re making it down this evening then make sure that you’re aware of the following:
- Come dressed to run, we don’t have any changing facilities
- If you think you’ll need water, then bring water
- Introduce yourself to someone that you don’t know
- We meet at 6:30pm and will leave for the run at 7:15pm
- We are meeting on Prince Edward Road, just off Berkshire Road
Come down in Hackney Wick for a run in the sun!
Here we have an animation that for me, really captures the journey that we go on when we run. James Jarvis created this video in 2009 and I wish I found it sooner! I really connected with it, things only started to happen for me when I started this crazy sport. I opened up my world in weird and wonderful ways and I hope I can bring others on the journey with me as time goes on. The music by Caribou fits in place wonderfully and the direction from Richard Kenworthy is exceptional.
Sit back and enjoy this video that shows you what the journey’s like, you won’t be disappointed!
This amazing design team have finally launched their website which includes some of their previous work and ways to get into contact with them. The team is composed of 4 highly skilled web designers, application builders and digital artists. They are diverse and the work they produce is top notch. See more below.
As I sat in housekeeping, I didn’t know what to expect from myself last Tuesday. I had started eating well again but still feel sluggish, lazy. It really is like I’ve hit the reset button these days, my body doesn’t feel as strong as it used to be but I wanted to try. I wanted to push myself. I looked on and began to relay our motto in my head just before P said what he had to say and knew I had to jump back into the Cheetah crew.
We started a bit slow, which I was fine with. I just needed to hang on right? The RDC Youngers are ahead and I’m still hanging on. We got to the secret graffiti tunnel just south of the river and were ready to depart again. I’m running smooth, trying to focus. I wasn’t talking much either, that really annoyed me because I try to be social to ease the nerves but it just wasn’t happening today.
I told Michael about running smart and tactically. Making sure that those last few miles in a race or any run are your best. Before I knew it we were nearly back at 1948 and people with the rocket boots on went flying ahead! I did my best to keep up and still finished strong.
It’s going to be a long process to get back into the thick of things but I’m ready for the challenge!
Plans are still going ahead. It seems like the rain is staying away too. So if you’re making it down this evening then make sure that you’re aware of the following:
- Come dressed to run, we don’t have any changing facilities
- If you think you’ll need water, then bring water
- Introduce yourself to someone that you don’t know
- We meet at 6:30pm and will leave for the run at 7:15pm
- We are meeting on Prince Edward Road, just off Berkshire Road
I’ve been eating fairly well lately and feeling good for tonights run. I may even try and rejoin my beloved Cheetah’s. Report and run map up later tonight. Here’s to hoping I get on well
RDCY Hackney is run by Shameek and Nathaniel. Their contact details are below.
Twitter: Nathaniel: @mrfatchance —- Shameek: @shameek_ldn —- The Crew: @RDCYHackney
Blogs: Nathaniel: My Fat Chance —- Shameek: Official Shameek —- The Crew: RDCY - Hackney
E-mail: rdcyoungers@gmail.com
We are the Run Dem Crew Youngers of Hackney. We’re a new running crew in the area. Ultimately we’re here because we want more young people running. It’s as simple as that. Exercise gives us all a focus and it has helped us achieve any goals that we’ve set ourselves.
We plan to bring in a…
We’re in the place
