Zioman
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Mostly sharing my runs and running media I come across.
Still chasing that sub-20 5K - 2026, maybe?
Loving the mountains, pounding the pavement.
Still chasing that sub-20 5K - 2026, maybe?
Loving the mountains, pounding the pavement.
Merry Christmas from Gdańsk! It's been a long time since I've visited Poland for end of year celebrations and forgot how amazing some of the light installations can get.
The weather is cold, but not too low, should be good enough for some runs during the week.
The weather is cold, but not too low, should be good enough for some runs during the week.
December 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Merry Christmas from Gdańsk! It's been a long time since I've visited Poland for end of year celebrations and forgot how amazing some of the light installations can get.
The weather is cold, but not too low, should be good enough for some runs during the week.
The weather is cold, but not too low, should be good enough for some runs during the week.
Last long run before the holidays, some I've decided to use it for the December 15K #garmin badge - was supposed to be shorter, but I felt really good so I just kept on plodding.
Sunny day, crispy air, added Toxteth fully to my #squadrats - now to recover and catch an early flight!
#running
Sunny day, crispy air, added Toxteth fully to my #squadrats - now to recover and catch an early flight!
#running
December 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Last long run before the holidays, some I've decided to use it for the December 15K #garmin badge - was supposed to be shorter, but I felt really good so I just kept on plodding.
Sunny day, crispy air, added Toxteth fully to my #squadrats - now to recover and catch an early flight!
#running
Sunny day, crispy air, added Toxteth fully to my #squadrats - now to recover and catch an early flight!
#running
How can you spend a morning before going on a long run?
You can watch Tim Grose's Valencia Marathon recap, concentrating on how the running YouTubers fared in Spain - interesting insights and plenty of observations. Also the upcoming Telford 10K and Euro XC Champs got a segment :)
#running
You can watch Tim Grose's Valencia Marathon recap, concentrating on how the running YouTubers fared in Spain - interesting insights and plenty of observations. Also the upcoming Telford 10K and Euro XC Champs got a segment :)
#running
Valencia Marathon Recap | Telford 10K | Euro Cross: Running YouTuber News 2.2
YouTube video by Tim Grose
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
How can you spend a morning before going on a long run?
You can watch Tim Grose's Valencia Marathon recap, concentrating on how the running YouTubers fared in Spain - interesting insights and plenty of observations. Also the upcoming Telford 10K and Euro XC Champs got a segment :)
#running
You can watch Tim Grose's Valencia Marathon recap, concentrating on how the running YouTubers fared in Spain - interesting insights and plenty of observations. Also the upcoming Telford 10K and Euro XC Champs got a segment :)
#running
Finished the story on The Invincible (PS5) before my holiday.
It's a walking sim with plenty of good dialogues, a dash of open world exploration and discovering what transpires on Regis III, where something eerie is going on. Can get a bit slow, but overall is a good prequel to Lem's book.
#games
It's a walking sim with plenty of good dialogues, a dash of open world exploration and discovering what transpires on Regis III, where something eerie is going on. Can get a bit slow, but overall is a good prequel to Lem's book.
#games
December 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Finished the story on The Invincible (PS5) before my holiday.
It's a walking sim with plenty of good dialogues, a dash of open world exploration and discovering what transpires on Regis III, where something eerie is going on. Can get a bit slow, but overall is a good prequel to Lem's book.
#games
It's a walking sim with plenty of good dialogues, a dash of open world exploration and discovering what transpires on Regis III, where something eerie is going on. Can get a bit slow, but overall is a good prequel to Lem's book.
#games
Getting a bib for the NYC Marathon is officially harder than getting into Harvard. Running has transformed from a cheap hobby into one of the most exclusive sectors in the sports world.
How did a sport that requires nothing but a pair of shoes turn into a billion-dollar economy?
#running
How did a sport that requires nothing but a pair of shoes turn into a billion-dollar economy?
#running
Why Running Became Popular
YouTube video by Athletic Interest
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Getting a bib for the NYC Marathon is officially harder than getting into Harvard. Running has transformed from a cheap hobby into one of the most exclusive sectors in the sports world.
How did a sport that requires nothing but a pair of shoes turn into a billion-dollar economy?
#running
How did a sport that requires nothing but a pair of shoes turn into a billion-dollar economy?
#running
Bit of faster running today - 3x 8 mins at 4:50/k, so tempo session was in full effect. Lovely sunrise today, plenty of baby blue and pink, people were stopping now and then to take a pic.
Felt good when pushing it, recovery was helpful to keep on trucking at the same level.
#running #pigtailpower
Felt good when pushing it, recovery was helpful to keep on trucking at the same level.
#running #pigtailpower
December 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Bit of faster running today - 3x 8 mins at 4:50/k, so tempo session was in full effect. Lovely sunrise today, plenty of baby blue and pink, people were stopping now and then to take a pic.
Felt good when pushing it, recovery was helpful to keep on trucking at the same level.
#running #pigtailpower
Felt good when pushing it, recovery was helpful to keep on trucking at the same level.
#running #pigtailpower
Windy today, but no rain, thankfully - just a small drizzle for a few mins, nothing shoe-soaking.
Was considering skipping today as I don't run 4 days in a row normally, but my wife motivated me to get a move on (it's her run day today).
Hit 1900 km for the year, is 2000 possible?
#running
Was considering skipping today as I don't run 4 days in a row normally, but my wife motivated me to get a move on (it's her run day today).
Hit 1900 km for the year, is 2000 possible?
#running
December 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Windy today, but no rain, thankfully - just a small drizzle for a few mins, nothing shoe-soaking.
Was considering skipping today as I don't run 4 days in a row normally, but my wife motivated me to get a move on (it's her run day today).
Hit 1900 km for the year, is 2000 possible?
#running
Was considering skipping today as I don't run 4 days in a row normally, but my wife motivated me to get a move on (it's her run day today).
Hit 1900 km for the year, is 2000 possible?
#running
Got a few days before my flight, so I've decided to give The Invincible a go.
A hard sci-fi story, placed in a world created by Stanisław Lem, the game itself is rather chill but has an eerie atmosphere. Plenty of voice-acting and it's not jarring (also some dialogue choices for flavour).
#games
A hard sci-fi story, placed in a world created by Stanisław Lem, the game itself is rather chill but has an eerie atmosphere. Plenty of voice-acting and it's not jarring (also some dialogue choices for flavour).
#games
December 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Got a few days before my flight, so I've decided to give The Invincible a go.
A hard sci-fi story, placed in a world created by Stanisław Lem, the game itself is rather chill but has an eerie atmosphere. Plenty of voice-acting and it's not jarring (also some dialogue choices for flavour).
#games
A hard sci-fi story, placed in a world created by Stanisław Lem, the game itself is rather chill but has an eerie atmosphere. Plenty of voice-acting and it's not jarring (also some dialogue choices for flavour).
#games
Garmin considered my 5K performance from Saturday and adjusted my base pace - from 6:05 to 5:50/k. Can't complain.
And this is what I ran today, felt solid while doing it. It was a great day too, the sun breaking through the clouds and no noticeable breeze in the park.
#running #pigtailpower
And this is what I ran today, felt solid while doing it. It was a great day too, the sun breaking through the clouds and no noticeable breeze in the park.
#running #pigtailpower
December 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Garmin considered my 5K performance from Saturday and adjusted my base pace - from 6:05 to 5:50/k. Can't complain.
And this is what I ran today, felt solid while doing it. It was a great day too, the sun breaking through the clouds and no noticeable breeze in the park.
#running #pigtailpower
And this is what I ran today, felt solid while doing it. It was a great day too, the sun breaking through the clouds and no noticeable breeze in the park.
#running #pigtailpower
Sundays are for #squadrats hunting, just made it a bit shorter due to the 5K race yesterday. Legs weren't fresh, but perfectly fine for some easy plodding.
Also - who creates those write-ups? The geek in me lost it when I saw ODRA 1305 mentioned. Crazy! 😁
#running #pigtailpower
Also - who creates those write-ups? The geek in me lost it when I saw ODRA 1305 mentioned. Crazy! 😁
#running #pigtailpower
December 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Sundays are for #squadrats hunting, just made it a bit shorter due to the 5K race yesterday. Legs weren't fresh, but perfectly fine for some easy plodding.
Also - who creates those write-ups? The geek in me lost it when I saw ODRA 1305 mentioned. Crazy! 😁
#running #pigtailpower
Also - who creates those write-ups? The geek in me lost it when I saw ODRA 1305 mentioned. Crazy! 😁
#running #pigtailpower
Whoop, new PB!
Bit of rain, but enjoyed it overall - plenty of runners, a really fast course. Got stuck just a bit in the beginning, but thanks to that I was able to keep a rather consistent pace with a tiny kick in the very end.
Happy with the result, seeing I wasn't training for it.
#running
Bit of rain, but enjoyed it overall - plenty of runners, a really fast course. Got stuck just a bit in the beginning, but thanks to that I was able to keep a rather consistent pace with a tiny kick in the very end.
Happy with the result, seeing I wasn't training for it.
#running
December 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Whoop, new PB!
Bit of rain, but enjoyed it overall - plenty of runners, a really fast course. Got stuck just a bit in the beginning, but thanks to that I was able to keep a rather consistent pace with a tiny kick in the very end.
Happy with the result, seeing I wasn't training for it.
#running
Bit of rain, but enjoyed it overall - plenty of runners, a really fast course. Got stuck just a bit in the beginning, but thanks to that I was able to keep a rather consistent pace with a tiny kick in the very end.
Happy with the result, seeing I wasn't training for it.
#running
Normally there would be a post-Friday run update here, but I'm taking a day off to hopefully give it my best tomorrow.
Goal A: 4:15/k or less pace
Goal B: 4:20/k - 4:25/k pace
Goal C: 4:30/k pace
Route seems easy enough, we'll see about the start. Weather can be a doozy!
#running #pigtailpower
Goal A: 4:15/k or less pace
Goal B: 4:20/k - 4:25/k pace
Goal C: 4:30/k pace
Route seems easy enough, we'll see about the start. Weather can be a doozy!
#running #pigtailpower
Halewood 5K Course Video - 8 x Speed
YouTube video by Knowsley Harriers
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Normally there would be a post-Friday run update here, but I'm taking a day off to hopefully give it my best tomorrow.
Goal A: 4:15/k or less pace
Goal B: 4:20/k - 4:25/k pace
Goal C: 4:30/k pace
Route seems easy enough, we'll see about the start. Weather can be a doozy!
#running #pigtailpower
Goal A: 4:15/k or less pace
Goal B: 4:20/k - 4:25/k pace
Goal C: 4:30/k pace
Route seems easy enough, we'll see about the start. Weather can be a doozy!
#running #pigtailpower
Had no idea about LDWA, but I stumbled upon this doc about Flower of Suffolk 100 and it was really great to see everyone in high spirits, coming together and enjoying the challenge.
That's one good promo video!
#walking #longdistance #LDWA
That's one good promo video!
#walking #longdistance #LDWA
The Flower of Suffolk 100: Part 1
YouTube video by Long Distance Walkers Association
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Had no idea about LDWA, but I stumbled upon this doc about Flower of Suffolk 100 and it was really great to see everyone in high spirits, coming together and enjoying the challenge.
That's one good promo video!
#walking #longdistance #LDWA
That's one good promo video!
#walking #longdistance #LDWA
Was really hoping #garmin will not follow Strava's approach to this, but I've been sadly mistaken. Corporate greed wins once again.
The Garmin Rundown (year-in-review) will only be available to Connect Plus subscribers.
Well, plenty of other options to get what I need. Just a shame.
#running
The Garmin Rundown (year-in-review) will only be available to Connect Plus subscribers.
Well, plenty of other options to get what I need. Just a shame.
#running
December 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A light rain training session, doesn't happen too often, but I'm happy I didn't dilly dally and just went for it.
Today's main dish was 30 mins of tempo - it's a funny pace, you're moving significantly faster than easy, but breathing doesn't become laborious. Liked it!
#running #pigtailpower
Today's main dish was 30 mins of tempo - it's a funny pace, you're moving significantly faster than easy, but breathing doesn't become laborious. Liked it!
#running #pigtailpower
December 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
A light rain training session, doesn't happen too often, but I'm happy I didn't dilly dally and just went for it.
Today's main dish was 30 mins of tempo - it's a funny pace, you're moving significantly faster than easy, but breathing doesn't become laborious. Liked it!
#running #pigtailpower
Today's main dish was 30 mins of tempo - it's a funny pace, you're moving significantly faster than easy, but breathing doesn't become laborious. Liked it!
#running #pigtailpower
Test run before Saturday - there's a possibility of running a fast 5K! Was happy with how it went, five solid intervals of 5K race effort or around that, with a bit of recovery in between.
Hoping now for decent weather and maybe I'll be able to go sub 22 when it comes to it
#running #pigtailpower
Hoping now for decent weather and maybe I'll be able to go sub 22 when it comes to it
#running #pigtailpower
December 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Test run before Saturday - there's a possibility of running a fast 5K! Was happy with how it went, five solid intervals of 5K race effort or around that, with a bit of recovery in between.
Hoping now for decent weather and maybe I'll be able to go sub 22 when it comes to it
#running #pigtailpower
Hoping now for decent weather and maybe I'll be able to go sub 22 when it comes to it
#running #pigtailpower
Today's weather spooked me, so I decided to take a long-sleeve shirt plus a rain jacket on top. Great to stop any rain, but... there was none. Was good to use on some of the more windy segments, tho!
So... sweated more than usual. Jacket now in the laundry. Still, +1 to runs in December!
#running
So... sweated more than usual. Jacket now in the laundry. Still, +1 to runs in December!
#running
December 1, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Today's weather spooked me, so I decided to take a long-sleeve shirt plus a rain jacket on top. Great to stop any rain, but... there was none. Was good to use on some of the more windy segments, tho!
So... sweated more than usual. Jacket now in the laundry. Still, +1 to runs in December!
#running
So... sweated more than usual. Jacket now in the laundry. Still, +1 to runs in December!
#running
A shorter long run this time, maybe because I'm considering a 5K race on Saturday? Anyway, went south to tick off some #squadrats, the route took me on some hilly segments, but it was fully enjoyable (even though the HR begs to differ).
172 km this month, decent November!
#running #pigtailpower
172 km this month, decent November!
#running #pigtailpower
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A shorter long run this time, maybe because I'm considering a 5K race on Saturday? Anyway, went south to tick off some #squadrats, the route took me on some hilly segments, but it was fully enjoyable (even though the HR begs to differ).
172 km this month, decent November!
#running #pigtailpower
172 km this month, decent November!
#running #pigtailpower
Going out for a long run soon, so it's time to catch up with what Jake's up to :)
#running #runtojapan
#running #runtojapan
Is My Sub-2:10 Valencia Marathon Dream Over?!
YouTube video by Ran To Japan
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Going out for a long run soon, so it's time to catch up with what Jake's up to :)
#running #runtojapan
#running #runtojapan
Saturday is a walk day, so I got to do some shopping and enjoy the weather for a bit - thankfully it didn't rain!
It drizzled a bit, though. Perfect conditions for a rainbow photo 😎
#walking #pennylane
It drizzled a bit, though. Perfect conditions for a rainbow photo 😎
#walking #pennylane
November 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Saturday is a walk day, so I got to do some shopping and enjoy the weather for a bit - thankfully it didn't rain!
It drizzled a bit, though. Perfect conditions for a rainbow photo 😎
#walking #pennylane
It drizzled a bit, though. Perfect conditions for a rainbow photo 😎
#walking #pennylane
Nice weather today, not too cold, no rain yet - perfect for looping the park a few times.
+1 to VO2Max, Training Status moves to Productive, Endurance Score starts to improve as well. Been a while, but the trajectory is going up! Now to keep the momentum...
#running #pigtailpower
+1 to VO2Max, Training Status moves to Productive, Endurance Score starts to improve as well. Been a while, but the trajectory is going up! Now to keep the momentum...
#running #pigtailpower
November 28, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Nice weather today, not too cold, no rain yet - perfect for looping the park a few times.
+1 to VO2Max, Training Status moves to Productive, Endurance Score starts to improve as well. Been a while, but the trajectory is going up! Now to keep the momentum...
#running #pigtailpower
+1 to VO2Max, Training Status moves to Productive, Endurance Score starts to improve as well. Been a while, but the trajectory is going up! Now to keep the momentum...
#running #pigtailpower
Wow, the temperature definitely changed since the last outing - I went out in a short/short combination! Doesn't happen too often these days.
The session was Threshold-based, 3x 7 min at ~4:45/k. It went really well, enjoyed being out, now back to the daily work grind ;)
#running #pigtailpower
The session was Threshold-based, 3x 7 min at ~4:45/k. It went really well, enjoyed being out, now back to the daily work grind ;)
#running #pigtailpower
November 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Wow, the temperature definitely changed since the last outing - I went out in a short/short combination! Doesn't happen too often these days.
The session was Threshold-based, 3x 7 min at ~4:45/k. It went really well, enjoyed being out, now back to the daily work grind ;)
#running #pigtailpower
The session was Threshold-based, 3x 7 min at ~4:45/k. It went really well, enjoyed being out, now back to the daily work grind ;)
#running #pigtailpower
Had no idea what to do with myself today, so I just repeated the Tuesday from last week - maybe upped the average speed just a little bit ;)
Amazing weather, barely a breeze and a sunrise - it's great to be out and about in those conditions.
Maybe I should give Halewood 5K a go...
#running
Amazing weather, barely a breeze and a sunrise - it's great to be out and about in those conditions.
Maybe I should give Halewood 5K a go...
#running
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Had no idea what to do with myself today, so I just repeated the Tuesday from last week - maybe upped the average speed just a little bit ;)
Amazing weather, barely a breeze and a sunrise - it's great to be out and about in those conditions.
Maybe I should give Halewood 5K a go...
#running
Amazing weather, barely a breeze and a sunrise - it's great to be out and about in those conditions.
Maybe I should give Halewood 5K a go...
#running
It was great to wake up today and see there's no rain in sight - it even wasn't windy! Perfect for some easy laps round the park.
Legs weren't tired from yesterday's long run, that's a good sign of a proper recovery. Will make this week similar to the previous one.
#running #pigtailpower
Legs weren't tired from yesterday's long run, that's a good sign of a proper recovery. Will make this week similar to the previous one.
#running #pigtailpower
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
It was great to wake up today and see there's no rain in sight - it even wasn't windy! Perfect for some easy laps round the park.
Legs weren't tired from yesterday's long run, that's a good sign of a proper recovery. Will make this week similar to the previous one.
#running #pigtailpower
Legs weren't tired from yesterday's long run, that's a good sign of a proper recovery. Will make this week similar to the previous one.
#running #pigtailpower