Dean Saliba
@deansaliba.bsky.social
Failed writer. #Millwall & #ICTFC fan. Grumpasaurus. Estate Operative by Day, Dad by Night, Runner in Dreams.
It has to be running ruins your knees.
November 24, 2025 at 4:38 AM
It has to be running ruins your knees.
I’d love to cycle as an alternative, but I live in East London where people will take a grinder to your bike lock on a busy street in broad daylight.
November 24, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I’d love to cycle as an alternative, but I live in East London where people will take a grinder to your bike lock on a busy street in broad daylight.
Luckily I’ve not had feet issue, but I’m sure investing in better shoes other than Karrimor has helped keep the foot injuries away.
November 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Luckily I’ve not had feet issue, but I’m sure investing in better shoes other than Karrimor has helped keep the foot injuries away.
The most effective thing I did was leave the job. 🤣
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The most effective thing I did was leave the job. 🤣
The burning sensation in my hip. It was caused by lifting heavy bins at work, it finally ‘popped’ very loudly during one of my races.
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The burning sensation in my hip. It was caused by lifting heavy bins at work, it finally ‘popped’ very loudly during one of my races.
All the injuries that stopped me running were caused by work. My hip popping kept me out for about 6 months.
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
All the injuries that stopped me running were caused by work. My hip popping kept me out for about 6 months.
Whatever I pull out of the drawers.
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Whatever I pull out of the drawers.
Oooh that would be the Martello half marathon in Seaford. About 80% of it is running through the South Downs (incredibly hilly). I said never again and I’m about to sign up for the fourth time. 🙈
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Oooh that would be the Martello half marathon in Seaford. About 80% of it is running through the South Downs (incredibly hilly). I said never again and I’m about to sign up for the fourth time. 🙈
The only thing I tell myself is what I’m going to eat once I’ve finished. 😍
November 17, 2025 at 4:26 AM
The only thing I tell myself is what I’m going to eat once I’ve finished. 😍
St Clare’s Hospice 10k. It’s a lovely scenic run around Hastingwood to raise money for the hospice.
November 17, 2025 at 4:24 AM
St Clare’s Hospice 10k. It’s a lovely scenic run around Hastingwood to raise money for the hospice.
No big results yet, but I’ve managed to stay injury-free lately due to me actually listening to my body more.
November 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
No big results yet, but I’ve managed to stay injury-free lately due to me actually listening to my body more.
Leave a night out early because I’ve got a long run in the morning.
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Leave a night out early because I’ve got a long run in the morning.
We don’t have Thanksgiving here in the UK, so it will just be a training run.
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 AM
We don’t have Thanksgiving here in the UK, so it will just be a training run.
When I first got under an hour in a 10k.
Now I’d say the moment you go out for your first run.
Now I’d say the moment you go out for your first run.
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
When I first got under an hour in a 10k.
Now I’d say the moment you go out for your first run.
Now I’d say the moment you go out for your first run.
Been ill for the past two weeks.
a group of men are carrying a coffin while dancing .
ALT: a group of men are carrying a coffin while dancing .
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November 10, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Been ill for the past two weeks.
I use a COROS Pace 2 watch, Strava (obviously), and I use Coopah to create my plans.
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I use a COROS Pace 2 watch, Strava (obviously), and I use Coopah to create my plans.
No. The majority of my runs are done on the same route from work.
November 3, 2025 at 4:29 AM
No. The majority of my runs are done on the same route from work.
A 5k in December where I’m chasing a SB of 21:30.
November 3, 2025 at 4:25 AM
A 5k in December where I’m chasing a SB of 21:30.
ALWAYS poop before you run.
November 3, 2025 at 4:23 AM
ALWAYS poop before you run.
Malta. I went in 2019 to race, but the race was cancelled the night before as the country had their first storm in nearly 30 years. 🤣
November 3, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Malta. I went in 2019 to race, but the race was cancelled the night before as the country had their first storm in nearly 30 years. 🤣
The remaining 5/6 marathon majors. I’ve only done London so far.
November 3, 2025 at 4:19 AM
The remaining 5/6 marathon majors. I’ve only done London so far.