Brody The Runner

  After weeks of consistent training, there was only one way to test the results. Run a good 10K. The road to Newry really started after a disappointing performance at the Portadown 10K in March. After dealing with a knee injury and getting the flu just a week before, this meant that I went into the race without any training or full recovery from illness. Therefore, my only concern was actually getting the race done.  After that race I was determined to break my 5k and 10K PB. The weeks after the Portadown 10K were very successful as I was able to consistently train. At the end of April I also did the Belfast City Marathon Relay to test my endurance over a longer distance. During the week leading up to the Newry City 10K I decided to taper, so I cut 10 minutes from my two 60 minute runs and shortened my tempo run to just 20 minutes. On the morning of the race, I did my usual 2 mile warm up and strides. My race plan was to follow the sub 40 minute pacer as that was close to my ...

  Last year I participated in the Belfast City Marathon Relay with AG Wilson and ran the 3rd and 4th leg which totaled about 9 miles which was the longest distance I had ever ran. It was an enjoyable experience, so when the opportunity to run the relay in 2025 came up, I had to take it.  The months leading up to the marathon included an injury and a fight with the flu, but then turned into a period of consistent training and my joint fastest 5k time. So, going into the relay I was feeling good. The main goal from the relay was to test my fitness to see if I was ready for the 10K as  I planned to do a couple of 10Ks over the next couple of months. I arrived on the train to Grand Central and met up with the other members of Team AG Wilson. Then I caught a train to York Street Station with the other members who were doing leg 5. After waiting a while I then decided to do a warm up - It was difficult to find a good warm up spot as the area was very crowded. I did manage to fi...