Running Scared
@running2scared.bsky.social
I want to make fitness and health content that makes people say, "I could do that!" with zero condescension or fake positivity.
I've never been fit or healthy in my life and I changed for my family in August 24.
I've never been fit or healthy in my life and I changed for my family in August 24.
Today I felt somewhat normal again. Thankfully so as it was my birthday and I got to enjoy the day with my soon to be wife, my daughter and my mam. I'm not going to lie, feeling sick for 3 weeks and my training falling apart has had me struggling within myself but today has fixed that.
November 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Today I felt somewhat normal again. Thankfully so as it was my birthday and I got to enjoy the day with my soon to be wife, my daughter and my mam. I'm not going to lie, feeling sick for 3 weeks and my training falling apart has had me struggling within myself but today has fixed that.
Been to the Doctors today and they confirmed my suspension of a chest infection 🙃. No work or training for the rest of the week...
This half marathon training block has been a nightmare. I'll be lucky to start it, let alone finish it at this rate... #running ##runningjourney #runna
This half marathon training block has been a nightmare. I'll be lucky to start it, let alone finish it at this rate... #running ##runningjourney #runna
October 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Been to the Doctors today and they confirmed my suspension of a chest infection 🙃. No work or training for the rest of the week...
This half marathon training block has been a nightmare. I'll be lucky to start it, let alone finish it at this rate... #running ##runningjourney #runna
This half marathon training block has been a nightmare. I'll be lucky to start it, let alone finish it at this rate... #running ##runningjourney #runna
You can not appreciate the value of winning without experiencing a painful defeat.
Your goals, your aspirations, your legacy, can only be achieved through failure and trying again.
#running #runna #runningjourney
Your goals, your aspirations, your legacy, can only be achieved through failure and trying again.
#running #runna #runningjourney
October 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
You can not appreciate the value of winning without experiencing a painful defeat.
Your goals, your aspirations, your legacy, can only be achieved through failure and trying again.
#running #runna #runningjourney
Your goals, your aspirations, your legacy, can only be achieved through failure and trying again.
#running #runna #runningjourney
My Fiancée just signed up for a 10km with me in April 🫠 she has only started running in the last 10 weeks! I'm so excited 🤯 I'm going to have to play it cool so she doesn't feel pressured to keep going 😅
October 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
My Fiancée just signed up for a 10km with me in April 🫠 she has only started running in the last 10 weeks! I'm so excited 🤯 I'm going to have to play it cool so she doesn't feel pressured to keep going 😅
For those wondering, and for that part of my mind that doubted me... Never count me out
#running #runna ##runningjourney
#running #runna ##runningjourney
October 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
For those wondering, and for that part of my mind that doubted me... Never count me out
#running #runna ##runningjourney
#running #runna ##runningjourney
Of course, hours before my 5km PB attempt, I'm starting to feel a flu coming my way 😬 my heartrate is up, and my lungs feel tight...definitely not good signs but I'm going to try regardless 💪🏻😎
#running #runna #runningjourney
#running #runna #runningjourney
October 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Of course, hours before my 5km PB attempt, I'm starting to feel a flu coming my way 😬 my heartrate is up, and my lungs feel tight...definitely not good signs but I'm going to try regardless 💪🏻😎
#running #runna #runningjourney
#running #runna #runningjourney
This Saturday, I'm attempting to hit a new PB of 24:59 for a 5km.
I have been training hard for this but have also taken some breaks in my training for social reasons. I know I'm close to being able to do it, but whether it's Saturday or next month, I have no idea. Wish me luck. #runna #running
I have been training hard for this but have also taken some breaks in my training for social reasons. I know I'm close to being able to do it, but whether it's Saturday or next month, I have no idea. Wish me luck. #runna #running
October 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
This time last year I was finishing up my first Runna running plan with the goal to hit a 35 min 5km. I failed and got 37 mins. 2 weeks later I smashed it. I'm pushing for sub 25 min now. I ran a 5km race and finished 24:31. But the race was 100m short of 5km so i didn't count. Give me 2 weeks 😏
September 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
This time last year I was finishing up my first Runna running plan with the goal to hit a 35 min 5km. I failed and got 37 mins. 2 weeks later I smashed it. I'm pushing for sub 25 min now. I ran a 5km race and finished 24:31. But the race was 100m short of 5km so i didn't count. Give me 2 weeks 😏
Apologies for not posting here... My training hasn't stopped i just got lazy posting here. I post most days on TT or IG so you can keep more updated there 😅 #runna #runningjourney #running
September 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Apologies for not posting here... My training hasn't stopped i just got lazy posting here. I post most days on TT or IG so you can keep more updated there 😅 #runna #runningjourney #running
I was planning on trying to run a sub 30 min 5km while pushing the buggy today but i don't think it's going to be possible in the rain 😅
August 23, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I was planning on trying to run a sub 30 min 5km while pushing the buggy today but i don't think it's going to be possible in the rain 😅
When I she says "I've been thinking" i know I'm about to be busy in the very near future. But when i say it, she knows... I'm about to tell her my next mad idea OR I've just finished overthinking something and I have a solution.
Either way, I'm spending 30 mins explaining it in detail.
Either way, I'm spending 30 mins explaining it in detail.
August 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
When I she says "I've been thinking" i know I'm about to be busy in the very near future. But when i say it, she knows... I'm about to tell her my next mad idea OR I've just finished overthinking something and I have a solution.
Either way, I'm spending 30 mins explaining it in detail.
Either way, I'm spending 30 mins explaining it in detail.
I'll be honest. I think I'm on a good path. I have a lot of work to do, but it feels right.
August 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I'll be honest. I think I'm on a good path. I have a lot of work to do, but it feels right.
Race day mini vlog/diary.
10 Miles in Dublin's Phoenix Park.
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10 Miles in Dublin's Phoenix Park.
#running ##runna #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #runningafter30 #RunningCommunity
August 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Race day mini vlog/diary.
10 Miles in Dublin's Phoenix Park.
#running ##runna #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #runningafter30 #RunningCommunity
10 Miles in Dublin's Phoenix Park.
#running ##runna #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #runningafter30 #RunningCommunity
I have my first ever 10 Mile race on Saturday morning. It will be the longest race I've ever done, so I'm nervous!
My running plan says I'm to rest until Saturday, but I can't just sit here and do nothing 🤣.
So I'll do 7.5km tomorrow easy run...
My running plan says I'm to rest until Saturday, but I can't just sit here and do nothing 🤣.
So I'll do 7.5km tomorrow easy run...
August 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I have my first ever 10 Mile race on Saturday morning. It will be the longest race I've ever done, so I'm nervous!
My running plan says I'm to rest until Saturday, but I can't just sit here and do nothing 🤣.
So I'll do 7.5km tomorrow easy run...
My running plan says I'm to rest until Saturday, but I can't just sit here and do nothing 🤣.
So I'll do 7.5km tomorrow easy run...
Man vs Heat 🥵
#runningafter30 #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningscared
#runningafter30 #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningscared
August 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
I'm not a nutritionist. I just have good meal ideas for those struggling for lunch ideas that are tasty and don't cost you a fortune.
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#runna ##runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30 #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople
August 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I'm not a nutritionist. I just have good meal ideas for those struggling for lunch ideas that are tasty and don't cost you a fortune.
#runna ##runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30 #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople
#runna ##runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30 #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople
Got convinced to finally do a local Park Run today. My Fiancée has started running this week and wanted to do it, so I was happy to support her. I took our daughter in her buggy and think i did a solid time!
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#running #runna #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #runningafter30
August 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Got convinced to finally do a local Park Run today. My Fiancée has started running this week and wanted to do it, so I was happy to support her. I took our daughter in her buggy and think i did a solid time!
#running #runna #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #runningafter30
#running #runna #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #runningafter30
I have been working hard on running slower and building that discipline. It's about stripping back my ego about speed. It's not zone 2 yet but it's starting to work #running #runna #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30 #runningirish
August 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I have been working hard on running slower and building that discipline. It's about stripping back my ego about speed. It's not zone 2 yet but it's starting to work #running #runna #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30 #runningirish
August 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
10km "easy run" completed 😅 i think the 5km unplanned run with my daughter yesterday had my legs exhausted.
Another run in the bag 💪🏻
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Another run in the bag 💪🏻
#running #runna #runningafter30 #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #beginnerrunner #ireland
August 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
10km "easy run" completed 😅 i think the 5km unplanned run with my daughter yesterday had my legs exhausted.
Another run in the bag 💪🏻
#running #runna #runningafter30 #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #beginnerrunner #ireland
Another run in the bag 💪🏻
#running #runna #runningafter30 #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #beginnerrunner #ireland
15km long run today. I wanted to keep it slow and steady to avoid a risk of injury. Very happy.
Bumped into a friend and had to chat for a bit and then got some qater at the 12km mark. Paused for both and got back to it.
#running #runna #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #runningafter30
Bumped into a friend and had to chat for a bit and then got some qater at the 12km mark. Paused for both and got back to it.
#running #runna #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #runningafter30
August 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
15km long run today. I wanted to keep it slow and steady to avoid a risk of injury. Very happy.
Bumped into a friend and had to chat for a bit and then got some qater at the 12km mark. Paused for both and got back to it.
#running #runna #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #runningafter30
Bumped into a friend and had to chat for a bit and then got some qater at the 12km mark. Paused for both and got back to it.
#running #runna #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #runningafter30
8 months apart. Same shirt, different person.
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#running #runna #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30
August 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
8 months apart. Same shirt, different person.
#running #runna #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30
#running #runna #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30
10km Easy run in the bag. I'm not sure how I'll perform on race day in 2 weeks, but i feel like I'm recovering very fast. Feeling a PB in there...
#runna #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30 #ireland
#runna #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30 #ireland
August 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
10km Easy run in the bag. I'm not sure how I'll perform on race day in 2 weeks, but i feel like I'm recovering very fast. Feeling a PB in there...
#runna #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30 #ireland
#runna #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30 #ireland
A runner in work complimented my weight loss since running. Then, asked what am i down to. I told him 88KG. He replied, "You carry heavy well!"
😬
Anyway, here's today's run
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😬
Anyway, here's today's run
#running #runna ##runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30
July 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A runner in work complimented my weight loss since running. Then, asked what am i down to. I told him 88KG. He replied, "You carry heavy well!"
😬
Anyway, here's today's run
#running #runna ##runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30
😬
Anyway, here's today's run
#running #runna ##runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #runningafter30
Forgot to post my return to running after my injury. I struggled big time. I'm not going to lie. But we get back up, brush it off, and keep moving!
#runna #running #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #beginnerrunner #runningafter30
#runna #running #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #beginnerrunner #runningafter30
July 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Forgot to post my return to running after my injury. I struggled big time. I'm not going to lie. But we get back up, brush it off, and keep moving!
#runna #running #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #beginnerrunner #runningafter30
#runna #running #runningscared #runningjourney #fitnessforrealpeople #overweightrunner #realrunner #relatablefitness #beginnerrunner #runningafter30