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Ally Jones
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Will probably talk about running. A lot. And a bit of golf ⛳️
5k 15:19 / 10k 31:24 / 10m 53:21 / HM 69:50

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In May 2023 aged 38 I set out to run a sub-40 #10k for only the second time.

⏩ Nov 2024, finished the #Brighton10k in 31:40.
… I never would have thought was possible for me, nowhere near. But here we are!

Follow for some of he journey and future #running updates!
#ukrunchat #HOKAfans #HOKA
Friday Night Under the Lights 5k, Battersea Park, 28 Nov 2025.
14:45 🔔
5th fastest 5k by UK #MV40 this year.
Absolute madness. Just went for it and got pulled round by the young whipper snappers!!
#running #5k #PB
December 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Track session tonight:
5 x 1,200m + 1,000, 800, 600 (90s rest in between each rep)
Felt great! Fitness looks great, new HOKA Mach X 3’s great, all great.
5k race on Friday 😑
#running #trackrunning
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
10 easy, 10 steady, 10 LT, jog home.
Solo parenting this week means just one run a day and squeezing sessions in between kids and work! Felt like I could have run steady pace forever. Feeling good ✌🏼 in my favourite shoes, the #HOKA #MachX2
November 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Joint 7th fastest #10k by a U.K. #MV40 this year 🌶️ ⚡️
#running
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Unexpected PB in the bag today at the #Brighton10k! I ran a PB here last year and didn’t think I’d be able to break it so soon after injury.
31:24 chip time. Delighted!
#running #racing #10k
November 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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It boggles my mind that some people object to their taxes being used to help feed hungry children, but they are absolutely fine with paying more tax because billionaires don't want to pay their share.
November 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Wednesday medium run. Trying to keep HR at 130bpm or below. Fitness is returning…
#running #training
October 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
My main job at the #GreatSouthRun was to get my club mate over the line in under 55 mins for 10 miles. We had a great pack to work with. I led out the first 4 miles, then took a break behind others before leading just him for miles 7-8 when the pack broke up. He got 54:59, so job done!
#running
October 22, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Jogging it home, getting the job done ✌🏼
#GreatSouthRun2025
October 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#GreatSouthRun2025. 10 miles.
55:15
I’m disappointed with that but only been back at training for 2 weeks after injury. Left my racing shoes at home & treated it like a threshold training session. Legs struggled but overall fitness was OK. Miserable conditions, but great group & great support!!
October 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Great South Run 2025: the threshold sessions. Coming back from injury means not going for a stormer today, but should still be quick. Weather is crap but should have a tailwind to finish. Let’s go!
#GreatSouthRun #GSR2025 #running
October 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Great South Mini Run as a family! Eldest son finished 1.4km in 6 minutes flat, finishing 9th ish. Got to meet Elektro and Viper from Gladiators!
October 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#Garmin trying to keep up with my #training load 🤪
#running
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#Garmin v #Strava race prediction times, returning from injury. Not far off each other this time, though my half marathon and marathon times seem like they’re based on training load, others on VO2 Max. Sub-15 5k is a dream that is probably out of reach… but not bad for a 40-year old I’d say #running
October 15, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Less than a week from seeing a #physio for an ultrasound on my #hamstring, I was #running pain free. He determined my hamstring is fine; it was my sciatic nerve causing me discomfort & pain.
This exercise is ‘neural flossing’ - 10 days later & I’m symptom free!
Worth every penny! #sciatica
October 14, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Opening the account for the week with the Running Late run club in #Southsea, 4:30/km pace group.
So easy to get the miles done with good people ✌🏼 #running #training #MondayMotivation
October 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Despite feeling ready to train after figuring out my injury and treatment, #Garmin wants me to rest for 64 hrs!
The recommended load dropped about 2 wks ago, but even then I would be out of range.
I will listen to my body, but I don’t think I’ll have ‘Productive’ for a while!
#training #running
October 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Applied for a Championship place in the #LondonMarathon for 2026!
They changed the criteria last minute for half-marathon time entries (must not have done a marathon before & no GFA place if unsuccessful), but I still qualify.
This is my major focus now but have to wait until November to find out 🙏🏼
October 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Less than a week after getting the right diagnosis of my injury (sciatic nerve, not hamstring), I ran virtually pain-free last night for the first time in over 6 weeks! Pushed it to the limit.
Going to see the right physio changed everything.
10 mins easy, 10 mins steady, 10 mins LT + drills & plyos
October 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A few snaps from the SEAA Road Relays on Saturday. Our City of Portsmouth AC ‘A’ team finished 18th to qualify for Nationals in two weeks 🙌🏼 great achievement
September 22, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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ask Nigel about #FarageTax

Farage put his Clacton house in to his girlfriend Laure's name, avoiding tens of thousands of pounds like Rayner.

But he won’t tell you that.
September 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Enjoying this a bit too much...
September 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Hercules Wimbledon 5,000m festival. 10 seeded races based on SB, with me in race 6. Aiming for 15:15, but home in 15:19 to win my race 🥇 and a new 5k PB! Got a bit more in the tank but I’ll have to do it when I’m 40! 🥳
#running #track #5000m
August 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
15:19.04 at the Hercules Wimbledon 5,000m festival yesterday.
🥇 in my race! 4 seconds off my target but ran it well; dropped off a bit in 3rd km but first track 5k ever & first time in spikes in 25 years!
#running #track #5000m
August 10, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Building up for a shot at the Battersea Half Marathon on Sunday. Target is a bit ridiculous but if everything feels good on the day it could happen… been working on my mental game; I think that will be the biggest battle!

#running #halfmarathon #giveitashot
July 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM