| MarkTWTD Runs in 2025 12:08 - May 12 with 790 views | MarkTWTD |
Hey everybody!
Just 6 days until my first running event of 2025 - the Great Manchester 10k.
You may remember that I ran my first half marathon (21Km, 13.1miles) in September last year, for Bowel Cancer UK along side my mate Ken (and TWTDer) NewcyBlue and my personal trainer Matty Schmid.
If you feel the urge, you can track me on the day (Sunday 18th May) on the Great Run app by downloading it, selecting the Manchester 10K event and entering my bib number (1891). I'm scheduled to start in the Orange wave (first) at 11.45am. I dread to think what target time I put on my application last year in order to start in the Fast Pace/Orange wave!!!
I'm running the Great North Run again in September with more ambitious targets, along with other events throughout the summer. Rather than have individual fund raisers for each event, I've rolled my runs in 2025 into one single appeal. If you would like to and are able to, please donate to my JustGiving fund raiser and help them continue their work to save lives.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-brierley-runs-in-2025
I'm also waiting to hear if I have a place on #teambowelcanceruk for the London 2026 Marathon next April!
You can read all about my fitness and running journey on my website at https://www.gnr2025.co.uk
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| MarkTWTD Runs in 2025 on 18:20 - May 13 with 464 views | eireblue |
That’s a look that says, “Yeah, I am going to do some TWTD maintenance, and I’ll take 17 minutes this time, alright with you yeah” |  | | |
| MarkTWTD Runs in 2025 on 08:21 - May 14 with 312 views | MarkTWTD |
| MarkTWTD Runs in 2025 on 18:20 - May 13 by eireblue |
That’s a look that says, “Yeah, I am going to do some TWTD maintenance, and I’ll take 17 minutes this time, alright with you yeah” |
Or look that says "TWTD is down? Sorry, I've got weights to lift!"    | | | |
| MarkTWTD Runs in 2025 on 08:30 - May 14 with 305 views | MarkTWTD |
Thanks Keno, for your generous donation! Much appreciated! :-)
https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-brierley-runs-in-2025
https://www.gnr2025.co.uk (I need to update the story as it continues, but the start is here, and how NewcyBlue played a huge part in getting me started with this love of fitness I now have. With my mindset, my motivation, my discipline. He was there through the downs and the ups. He helped put the setbacks into context. He sent me books to read. He told me to join a gym (and that's definitely one of the best things I've ever done). He was "by my side" throughout my "journey" and actually by my side at last years' incredible Great North Run. Truly an amazing day I will always remember! Loved it! Infact, he should be by my side at this years Great North Run in September, as well!
I'm on my own on Sunday in Manchester. I'm getting a lift to the train station, then heading to Manchester Oxford Road and then onto my starting area. I'll run 10km and then I'll "walk" back to catch the train home. It's going to be very different. It's also going to be hot! Apprehensive? Yep! Confident? Nope! But I'll try my best. It's the first big running event of the year for me. | | | |
| MarkTWTD Runs in 2025 on 12:49 - May 14 with 230 views | Keno |
| MarkTWTD Runs in 2025 on 08:30 - May 14 by MarkTWTD |
Thanks Keno, for your generous donation! Much appreciated! :-)
https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-brierley-runs-in-2025
https://www.gnr2025.co.uk (I need to update the story as it continues, but the start is here, and how NewcyBlue played a huge part in getting me started with this love of fitness I now have. With my mindset, my motivation, my discipline. He was there through the downs and the ups. He helped put the setbacks into context. He sent me books to read. He told me to join a gym (and that's definitely one of the best things I've ever done). He was "by my side" throughout my "journey" and actually by my side at last years' incredible Great North Run. Truly an amazing day I will always remember! Loved it! Infact, he should be by my side at this years Great North Run in September, as well!
I'm on my own on Sunday in Manchester. I'm getting a lift to the train station, then heading to Manchester Oxford Road and then onto my starting area. I'll run 10km and then I'll "walk" back to catch the train home. It's going to be very different. It's also going to be hot! Apprehensive? Yep! Confident? Nope! But I'll try my best. It's the first big running event of the year for me. |
you are very welcome and good luck!! |  |
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| MarkTWTD Runs in 2025 on 19:14 - May 14 with 137 views | Swansea_Blue |
Good luck. I’m looking forward to you dragging Phil and Gav into a future adventure  |  |
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| MarkTWTD Runs in 2025 on 21:20 - May 14 with 105 views | MarkTWTD |
| MarkTWTD Runs in 2025 on 19:14 - May 14 by Swansea_Blue |
Good luck. I’m looking forward to you dragging Phil and Gav into a future adventure |
Well, this years "adventures" include the upcoming Great Manchester 10K, Blackpool Night Run, and the Great North Run in September with NewcyBlue and Matty my Personal Trainer.
Last year the goal was to do the Great North Run. This year, the goal is to keep on training to hopefully compete in the London Marathon next year. Well, the marathon isn't really the goal. The body is still the goal, to be the fittest version of myself ever... and then become even fitter!
Thanks again, Swanners, for your donation. Much appreciated. | | | |
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