Mark R.

Mark R.

Let's run, ride, swim and have fun in the pub.

155th | 544h 23m

£2,000

My achievements

parkrun 102 Sportive 1 10K 2 5K 1 Yorkshire 3 Peaks 1 Skydive 1 Fun run 1
  • 31 May 2024
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Fri 31 May 2024
    Training update

    New Age Grade high at Fountains Abbey parkrun - 85.77%

    Chasing the 'Tuesday Run Club'. 17.20. Completed 162 parkruns with 151 at Fountains Abbey.

    3 people cheering on
  • 28 Feb 2024
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Wed 28 Feb 2024
    Training update

    12 week focus

    2 run 'sessions' a week. The rest easy. Aiming for 50 miles + one weekly swim. NB Last week was 42 miles.

  • 20 Feb 2024
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Tue 20 Feb 2024
    Training update

    Switched Garmin daily suggested workout to use HR rather than pace.

    Helps me to slow down as watch constantly beeps! Running easy is not easy!

  • 1 Feb 2024
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Thu 1 Feb 2024
    Challenge

    February heart challenge

    30 minutes of exercise a day in the HR 124-134.

    Leaderboard February heart challenge
  • 1 Jan 2024
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Thu 6 Jul 2023
    run Mon 1 Jan 2024

    Sub 17 minute 5k

    Current PB is 17.14.

    1 person cheering on
  • 31 Dec 2023
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Thu 1 Feb 2024
    ski Sun 31 Dec 2023 Done

    3rd ski holiday of 2023!

    In house chalet chef and washer-upper was a bonus.

    3rd ski holiday of 2023!
  • 21 Jul 2023
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Fri 21 Jul 2023
    Training update

    Workout Run

    Structured Fartlek: 10 min WU - 1 min pick-ups every 2 minutes - 10 minute CD

    Workout Run
  • 19 Jul 2023
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Wed 19 Jul 2023
    Training update

    Running - Zone 2!

    Av HR 128

    Running - Zone 2!
  • 18 Jul 2023
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Tue 18 Jul 2023
    Training update

    Speed Workout

    4 x 800m (2nd 400m quicker) off 2 min jog - 4 x 200m off 1 min jog - 1 x 100m

    Speed Workout
  • 17 Jul 2023
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Mon 17 Jul 2023
    Training update

    Garmin Base Run + Strides

    6.04 miles - 47.20 - 208ft - 134 HR

    Garmin Base Run + Strides
  • 17 Jul 2023
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Mon 17 Jul 2023
    Training update

    Long Run

    11.05 miles - 1h26 - 423ft - 136 RR

    Long Run
  • 17 Jul 2023
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Mon 17 Jul 2023
    Training update

    parkrun

    Tempo (80%) 80.75% - 18.09

    parkrun
  • 13 Jul 2023
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Thu 13 Jul 2023
    Training update

    Easy Run (and strides) - Average HR 125

    Reset week.

    Easy Run (and strides) - Average HR 125
  • 11 Jul 2023
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Tue 11 Jul 2023
    swim Tue 11 Jul 2023

    Pool Swim (25m Ripon)

    WU, through the gears and CD.

    Pool Swim (25m Ripon)
  • 10 Jul 2023
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Mon 10 Jul 2023
    Training update

    Road bike: via Boroughbridge and Grantley

    31.02 mi, 1:46:21, 1,827 ft, Av - 17.5mph

    Road bike: via Boroughbridge and Grantley
  • 10 Jul 2023
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Mon 10 Jul 2023
    Training update

    parkrun - 81.79%

    18.02. 4th.

    parkrun - 81.79%
  • 6 Jul 2023
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Thu 6 Jul 2023
    Training update

    9 miles easy and strides this morning.

    averaging 7:47 mile and 130 HR over 325 ft.

    9 miles easy and strides this morning.
    Andrew R. | Thu 6 Jul 2023

    That's the perfect average HR, see if you can stick to that in the hills!

  • 12 Nov 2022
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Thu 1 Feb 2024
    run Sat 12 Nov 2022 Done

    Ran 100 parkruns

    3rd in 17.41 - 83.41%

  • 30 Apr 2022
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Thu 1 Feb 2024
    charity walk Sat 30 Apr 2022 Done

    Walked the Yorkshire Three Peaks

    Great weather and an even better pint at the end!

    Walked the Yorkshire Three Peaks
  • 22 Jan 2022
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Tue 13 Feb 2024
    run Sat 22 Jan 2022 Done

    Run 5K

    PB 17.14 - Fountains Abbey parkrun

  • 22 Jan 2022
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Thu 1 Feb 2024
    run Sat 22 Jan 2022 Done

    My parkrun PB

    4th in 17.14 - 84.91%

  • 5 May 2019
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Tue 13 Feb 2024
    bike Sun 5 May 2019 Done

    Ride a sportive

    Realised how hilly Leeds was!

  • 11 Jun 2016
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Thu 6 Jun 2024
    run Sat 11 Jun 2016 Done

    Knaresborough Bed Race. Where a fun run meets an obstacle race

    Parade @1pm. Run @3pm. Great fun! The Wacky Racers were 9th (out of 90) in 15.12.

    Knaresborough Bed Race. Where a fun run meets an obstacle race
    2 people cheered
  • 19 Apr 2015
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Thu 1 Feb 2024
    run Sun 19 Apr 2015 Done

    Ran my first 10K - My first and last 10K race!

    I won a prize for the fastest 'local' and I later became the Race Director after one year of being the tail walker!

  • 13 Sep 2014
     
    Mark R. Mark R. | Thu 1 Feb 2024
    run Sat 13 Sep 2014 Done

    Ran my first parkrun

    24th in 21.24 - 64.25%