Rob Watkinson
@rawmarshrob
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Back running after 16 yr break. Former Road man on bike and past it 800/1500m athlete
Rawmarsh
Joined April 2010
The Most Dangerous Phrase in Midlife Fitness: “I Used To…” “I used to run faster.” “I used to lift heavier.” “I used to train every day.” I hear this constantly. In the office. In the gym. From people who still care deeply about being capable… yet are often injured. I always
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Mondo Duplantis' 🇸🇪 Pole Vault World Record timeline is CRAZY!!🤯🔥 2020 - 6.17m 2020 - 6.18m 2022 - 6.19m 2022 - 6.20m 2022 - 6.21m 2023 - 6.22m 2023 - 6.23m 2024 - 6.24m 2024 - 6.25m 2024 - 6.26m 2025 - 6.27m 2025 - 6.28m 2025 - 6.29m 2025 - 6.30m 🆕️ 14 World
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Back like she never left 😍 In her first race since Paris 2024 gold, @keelyhodgkinson has just stormed to a new world lead of 1:54.74 in the women's 800m 👑 @Diamond_League | @BritAthletics
https://t.co/e6RFl8mGP5
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30 years ago today, Jonathan Edwards 🇬🇧 set a World Record of 18.29m in the Triple Jump! It remains unbroken till today. https://t.co/E2rAKv7jcK
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What happens when you make people take a break from doing what they love? In one study, researchers took regular runners and triathletes and made them take 2 weeks completely off. No exercise. No cross-training. Just rest. The result? Big spikes in feelings of depression,
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🏅 We’re Hiring! 🏅 Passionate about sports and leadership? Join our team as our Sports Centre Manager! Lead, inspire, and make a difference in the community. Apply now ➡️ https://t.co/kbTYCYoSqW
#Hiring #SportsJobs #SportsCentreManager #JoinOurTeam
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Done no riding whilst on hols in Majorca but seen that many sparkling clean ‘weapons’ over there decided it’s time mine had some TLC😀. Plus think at my age it’s time to ‘relax’ the position a bit #preserveback
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Over the years I’ve come to appreciate the arty satisfaction of seeing a nice linear HR chart after a workout…#running
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It's been quite the week for world records: Grant Fisher 7:22.91 (WR – indoor 3000m) Yared Nuguse 3:46.63 (WR – indoor mile) Jakob Ingebrigtsen 3:45.14 (WR – indoor mile) Jakob Ingebrigtsen 3:29.63 (WR – indoor 1500m) Grant Fisher 12:44.09 (WR – indoor 5000m) Jacob Kiplimo
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🎅CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY: WIN A PRENDAS XMAS JERSEY! In the festive spirit, we're giving away a Prendas Christmas Jumper jersey - perfect for your club's Xmas or Boxing Day ride! All you need to do is like & RT this post to enter. We'll DM the winner on Monday! If you don't win you
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Anyone know any protein powders with few additives (no sucralose) which won’t break the bank #protein
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Hi @stevemagness . Enjoying your science of running book whilst on holiday 👍. As an older runner (50yrs) does your thoughts on strength training progressions differ? it can be a fine line between not doing enough and doing too much especially in terms of injury prevention
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How not to prepare 😂 . fair play for giving in a go @georgemills800 400km cycling around Mallorca: Is this possible? https://t.co/0Hq2JI6RXX via @YouTube
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From £160 to £540 in a year for breakdown cover😡. Taking us for muppets. Good bye @TheRAC_UK
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Athletics could do with more of this type of stuff 👍
IT’S HAPPENING. 💥 Mondo Duplantis vs. Karsten Warholm 100m exhibition race 👀 Sept. 4th, 2024 | Zurich, Switzerland 🇨🇭 #ZurichDL | 📸 @Justin_Britton
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