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Activity Finder - Running The most searched for activity on Active Kent & Medway's activity finder month after month is running. So we did a search too, and we found 76 running activities in Kent and Medway in the next two weeks. If you're interested in finding a running session, you can head to our Activity Finder and search in your location. Our Activity Finder is OpenActive compliant, and pulls in activities that activity providers have shared as open data. If you're a running club and use a site such as #RunTogether, our Activity Finder will find your sessions and display them, allowing more people to find your club! If you're not yet using open data, it's free to use and we can help you. Contact Everyday Active Officer Yasmin Hosken on yasmin.hosken@kent.gov.uk for more information. #OpenActive #OpenData #ActivityFinder

Yesterday, a woman called Jasmin Paris did something people thought was impossible. Every year, I spend two and a half days frantically refreshing X to get updates on the Barkley Marathon. It’s one of the most difficult ultramarathons in the world and the epitome of human grit, eccentricity and low tech. Limited to 40 runners, requirements and timing for entry are not public, and, if accepted, participants receive a letter of condolence. The entrance fee is $1.60 plus a car licence plate from their home country. A guy called Keith tweets the updates about the race which involves a group of ultra runners collecting pages from books to prove they followed the correct route of a 100 mile run and 16,500 metre ascent through the woods. A cigarette being lit marks the start of the race which can begin at any time from midnight to noon on race day. A bugle announces those who are not able to continue. The course changes but involves 5 unmarked loops which participants navigate with their own notes, people frequently get lost. Laps have a cut-off time and the whole event must be completed within 60 hours. Out of 1,000 total competitors, only 26 people have ever completed the race. Some years there are no finishers. Until this year, no woman had ever completed more than the “fun run”, three loops of the course. This year, Jasmin Paris, a research scientist, completed the course, finishing just 99 seconds before the cut-off time. She is a phenomenal role model who shows that barriers are meant to be broken. Events like this also demonstrate that humans will continue to strive for the seemingly impossible, with no digital intervention, long after AI has become part of our lives. #inspirationalwomen #breakingbarriers #running #notech Image prompt: create an image in sketch format of this achievement [pasted my post above]

💥 𝗜 - 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 - 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮-𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 🏅 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘵: 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴; 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥! Time from start to (almost) finish: 457 (1st stage) + 204 (2nd stage) days. Yes, a grueling 661 days! Warm-up excluded. I stood at the starting line with trepidation, but I felt ready. Well-trained and prepared, both physically and mentally. My club was supportive. This could be big. Expectations were high. A first of its kind. The pace at the beginning was steady. Knowing the gargantuan way ahead. The team was solid, with complementary skills and experience. And unassailable motivation and commitment. I was ready for the mountains to climb and rivers to cross. But the additional hurdles and pitfalls added to the course, they were nowhere to be found in the race briefing. Unnecessary burdens, I felt. Along the way, many people cheered. Some observed, skeptic. A few discouraged me bluntly. Worse, others were outright cynical. "Why bother?", they asked. Approaching the end, after enduring the colossal effort. I could already hear the music and the crowd. Unexpectedly, the organisers moved the finish line a few 100km further. Or so it seemed, at least. Never mind. I need to finish this. I want to finish this. Regrouping and continuing. I am no longer running. No longer walking. Just crawling. Pushed forward only by the prospect of getting this over and done with. Now I am almost there, surely. Just a few more kilometers to go. Doable. Suddenly, a race official stops me. An external body, in a dubious ruling, declared my license invalid. "But I had passed all the formalities with the club, association and organisers", I argued. "Nothing can be done, sorry Sir". I am taken off the race and will never see the finisher medal. The organisers feel for me. They offer that I enter the next race, given all the sacrifices already made. Lying on the floor. Body, mind and soul shattered. Do I really want to do this again? Not now. Definitely not now. And especially not under those conditions. Evolution theory says, with time, only the positive memory remains. Let's see. With a little distance, there is a lot of good things about this journey though. The team and support. The conviction and drive, the grit and resilience. And most importantly, the welcome in the countries of me trip. For now, I pass on the baton. -------- The story above isn't about running. It is about accessing #climatefinance to deploy it where it is needed the most. Astonishingly, it is based on facts. We ought to do better. As we deal with the lengthy, convoluted and unpredictable processes of the current climate finance architecture, people lose their livelihood, are displaced or die.

Virtual marathons—an innovation born during the pandemic—have redefined the way we run, connect, and compete. From personalized race tracks to global participation, these events are here to stay, offering inclusivity and flexibility for runners everywhere. As a sports writer, it's fascinating to see how technology continues to reshape the athletic world. Check out my latest piece on ThePrint for a deep dive into this growing trend. #SportsJournalism #VirtualMarathons #InnovationInSports #Pandemic

🏃♂️ 𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 “𝐔𝐀𝐓”?  Bear with me, 4 min read! So, picture this (literally below!): It’s September 2019, and I’ve just crossed the finish line at the Berlin Marathon, complete with my celebratory non-alcoholic beer! 🏅 But that’s not all - I’ve also snagged ballot entries for the Tokyo 2020 and Chicago 2020 marathons. So in those coming 18 months, I was on track to conquer five of the World Six Majors 🌎(London and New York were already completed in the 2000s!). But then, life gave us a proper lemon, the pandemic hits, plans shifted, and by 2022, I reluctantly forfeit my two coveted spots. Cut to July 2023: I’ve got that itch - the need to lace up my running shoes, hit the pavement, and complete my Marathon set. 🏃♂️ So, what’s my plan? A reboot! 🔄 Enter the User Acceptance Test (UAT) - not the software kind, but a personal one. If I can’t clock the miles like I used to, fair enough - I’ll face the truth. 🤷♂️ And so I applied and secured a spot in the London Marathon via a ballot entry! And this weekend, it’s my UAT, my litmus test. Will Project World Majors stay on course, or do we need to recalibrate? Now, your turn! How many of you have had life or work projects that hit pause or reset? And how many of us have circled back to reboot them? 🔄 Am I ready? My trusty training app says yes, but my nerves - and perhaps the older, wiser me - are overthinking it. 🤔 If you’re up for it, please consider sponsoring me below! It will mean a lot to me and, well, this Sunday (21 April), we’ll find out if Project World Majors gets the green light! 🚦 https://lnkd.in/eFMByXkK #reboot #reset #uat #marathon #running #projectreboot

Double the Distance and Give it to the Next Person? 🤔👟 Why pass the challenge when you can tackle it yourself? Own the 𝟭𝟬𝗞 race category with 𝗖𝘁𝗿𝗹+𝗔𝗹𝘁+𝗥𝘂𝗻 on 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! This is your chance to take your running game to new heights—embrace your speed, enjoy the journey, and experience the thrill of pushing your limits. Don’t miss out! Register now at https://ctrlalt.run and get ready to conquer the 𝟭𝟬𝗞! 💪 - - 📌 About the event: 𝗖𝘁𝗿𝗹+𝗔𝗹𝘁+𝗥𝘂𝗻 is the biggest gathering of tech professionals from various industries and specializations, all coming together to promote health, wellness, and community. 👋 Beginner and experienced runners are all welcome! 🏃 Run the distance of your choice: 10K, 5K, 3K Run, 3K Walk. (Tip: You can earn extra wristband accessories at different markers throughout the track. The longer you run the more you collect.) 🏁 Race kit - Gets you ready for the run. Includes a singlet, race bib, loot bag, sport waist bag, and wristbands. 🎽 Singlet - Light or Dark? Personalize your singlet with your preferred theme. 🏅 Medal - Everyone gets one! You deserve it for making the COMMITment. ⏱ No timers - Just enjoy the run. It’s not a race. Registration fees: 10K - ₱2,300 5K - ₱2,150 3K Run - ₱2,000 3K Walk - ₱2,000 (Prices does not yet include online fees) To register, visit ctrlalt.run. 🌐 Follow Ctrl+Alt+Run socials for the latest news on tech’s biggest running event! Facebook: Ctrl Alt Run X (formerly Twitter): @CtrlAltRunPH IG: @CtrlAltRunPH Tiktok: @CtrlAltRunPH LinkedIn: Ctrl Alt Run #CtrlAltRun #CtrlAltRunPH #running #runph #runninglife #runningph

Last week, I got sucked into social media reels about the Cocodona 250 ultra marathon. Did anyone else see all those posts? This race is insane – 250 miles of sheer grit and determination. (Who has done this race??) The more I watched, the more I wanted to do it! (Remember me talking about running and being the LAST person to cross the finish line in half marathons? We all know how this would turn out. 😂 ) ✅ Did I start looking at next year’s Cocodona? Yes! ✅ Did I check out training plans? Yes! ✅ Did I start researching gear? Absolutely – why do something if you can’t get all the fun gear?! ✅ Do I realize how insane this is given my current running status (no running at all)? Yes! But I keep researching, and now my IG algorithm is locked into ultra running. Haha. Then I thought, maybe 250 miles is a bit too much. Maybe I should start with a 100-mile ultra first? (Cue baffled looks and eye rolls.) My head is in the clouds, and for now, I’m enjoying the BIG BIG BIG dreams. Reality will hit when I try to go out and run a mile. (And in full disclosure, I was supposed to run a mile this weekend... and didn’t. 😆 ) This week is all about goals for me. I’m obviously into big, crazy goals, but we’ve got to mix in a bit of reality and an actionable plan! Anyone else have some crazy dreams and goals? Need someone to hype you up? I’m your person!

The day i’ve decided to run a Half-Marathon. It all began with a simple decision. To tackle a half-marathon, despite never having run more than 11km straight. 🏃♀️ Let's set the scene: 🗞️ Early 2013, I stumbled upon the event advertisement and thought, "Here's my new challenge!" Little did I realize the journey ahead... 📏 What is the distance of a half marathon? That's 22.1 Km. 🥇 According to RunRepeat, the average time for a woman to complete it is 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 57 seconds. Before race day, my longest run was a mere 11 Km. Did I make it to the finish line? You bet! 🙌 Armed with my best playlist and determination, I set off. The first 5 Km breezed by. Of course, I am used to that distance. Kilometers 5 to 10 were steady, nothing too daunting. But then came the real test. The unknown territory beyond 10 Km. It became a battle of mindset. My legs felt like lead, but I reminded myself "If others can do it, so can I"! My goal? Finishing under 2 hours. Despite the fatigue, I pressed on. Crossing the finish line at 2 hours and 9 minutes (according to my Nike app) was an indescribable moment. Emotions ran high. I'd pushed my limits, both physically and mentally. Though, I'll admit, walking was a challenge for the next 8 days! 😄 This journey taught me the power of commitment: How far I'm willing to go when dedicated to a goal? ➡ To the finish line ! 🏁 What's the biggest challenge you've ever set for yourself?

Is indoor cycling the future of training? 🚴♂️ New research from Peeters et al. reveals that over 80% of participants cite time efficiency as their main reason for opting to cycle indoors, with a staggering 98% using immersive software to enhance their experience. This shift highlights the need for sport professionals to adapt their training strategies. How can you leverage technology to maximize your team's performance? Let's discuss! For more insights like this, consider subscribing at https://lnkd.in/gf5BJXMe. Dive deeper into the findings here: https://lnkd.in/gHz3mzMD.

🏃♂️💨 𝗪𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝟒𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞? 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 "𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞" 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲⁣ 𝐃𝐌'𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐱⁣ ⁣⁣ A groundbreaking study of 2𝟎𝟔,𝟔𝟓𝟑 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 reveals that joining a running club could be your ticket to a personal best. But here's the kicker: the benefits go way beyond just speed. 🤯⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Club runners aren't just faster - they're defying age itself. Imagine outrunning younger solo athletes well into your 50s. Intrigued?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ This isn 't just about running. It's about the power of community, shared goals, and pushing limits together. Could this apply to other areas of life?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Ready to unlock your hidden potential? 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 "𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞" 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐃𝐌 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐱. 🚀 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #MarathonMagic #PowerInNumbers