Doucoure has saved us this season. What a goal!

It's 68hrs since Everton stated that "A statement will be made about interim appointments and the future of the Chairman in the next 48 hours." There has still been no such statement, further highlighting the incompetence and arrogance that still remains at the club. 🙄

Back to the business of running. Had a few off weeks after the last event, but ready to get back to it now, with a target race in October. I tend to struggle in the warmer weather, but determined to conquer it! 2 easy runs and a mini tempo session this week so far. 🥵🥵

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

46km last week, 60km this week. Building back up and getting into Marathon training for Eindhoven Marathon in October! Mon - 12km easy Tue - 12km easy Wed - 6 x 500m @ 5km pace + 5km easy Thu - 6km easy Fri & Sat - Rest Days Sun - 19km LSR Heat has been a killer this week!

Picked up my bass for the first time in a very long time today, to start learning a bunch of tunes for a band I'm jamming with in the near future. First tune picked up pretty quickly, ear and muscle memory still there in the background somewhere. Nice to play again!

61km this week, missed a couple of days. A bit cooler weather-wise, too! Mon - 10km easy Tue - Rest Day Wed - 8 x 500m @ 5km pace + 8km easy Thu - 2 x 6km easy Fri & Sat - Rest Days Sun - 22km LSR Targets for next week - 10 x 500m session 70km total.

First jam organised for the 10th August with potential new band. Bunch of tunes to learn and a deadline to work to. The return starts now! #bass

"Not this time" #LondonBallot #MaybeNextTime #AnnualRejection

3yrs today since I started running regularly! 8,600km covered (just 1,850km total in the 7 years before that), & times tumbling more than I thought possible - HM down from 1:55 to 1:29 is my own personal highlight. A completely new lease of life born from this great sport. 🏃‍♂️

2021 - Purchased a HRM Run chest strap. 2022 - Replaced under warranty by Garmin with a HRM Pro. 2023 - Replaced under warranty by Garmin with a HRM Pro Plus. Can't fault the customer service, but feel like the product has some fundamental problems.

It's been a minute. How's everyone? Some things: Marathon training is not for me (right now). Quit alcohol (not sure how long for, but 2 weeks so far). 👍 My left thigh is 1 inch bigger than my right(?!) 🤷🏻‍♂️ 4 wk colds are not the one. Everton won a game! Bass playing is back. 🤘

Off to Eindhoven to run my 2nd road marathon (tomorrow). Aiming to go under 3:30, but would be happy to improve on 3:47 from my first attempt. At least I know it's going to be pretty flat!

Hotel next to the office, right near the finish line. Room is really nice, huge bed, huge bath, rain shower, race number magnets, too! 👌

Race Ready. #FlatLay #EindhovenMarathon

Let's go!!

Just been for a small surgical procedure, and been advised to take a full 2 weeks off from any exercise, including running. I've already had 1 week off after the marathon, so halfway there, right? Books and bedrest for a couple of days, I'll give them that much.. 😂

Been off here for a while. Still running, still bassing, still hiding behind the sofa due to the mess that is Everton. Rare night out, enjoying a beer and contemplating life. I'm not always sociable, but please know that I appreciate every interaction we've had. x