Phil McManus
zerotoultra.com
Phil McManus
@zerotoultra.com
From zero to ultra #running.
Dad. Businessman. Doctoral candidate.
4:37am, Saturday

I love running this city 🇭🇰

8km

#running #run
March 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
5am, wednesday

Upper body training cont. - back / lats

#running
February 26, 2025 at 4:08 AM
5:00am

Monday recovery after Saturday #trailrunning

Upper body push

#running
February 25, 2025 at 5:51 AM
6:40am

Saturday 13k trail run - Saikung 50

#trailrunning
#running
February 22, 2025 at 1:52 AM
4:38am

Morning base run

5.7km

#running
February 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Training before 5am often meant lack of sleep.

Working on consistent early bed time to get enough sleep on an early start.

#running
#ultrarunning
February 14, 2025 at 4:35 AM
4:33am

Morning tempo run

6.4km

#running
February 14, 2025 at 1:34 AM
4:28am

Base phase - recovery run after half marathon

#running
February 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I’m hooked.

I’ve never been much of a runner.

This year I took the leap and finished the #StandardChartered HK half marathon.

I’ll be back next year, and no doubt a few more in between.

And couldn’t have asked for better weather.

#HongKongMarathon #running
February 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
“We all make habitual, self limiting choices. It’s as natural as the sunset.” David Goggins, Can’t Hurt Me

A few years ago I was in depression, on the edge of bankruptcy after a failed business, in the middle of Covid-19, while my daughter was born.

One thing got me out. FORCED EXERCISE

Thread 🧵
February 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
6 years ago, I quit my job.
3 years ago, I failed at my startup.
Today, my finances are still red.

But…

Today I am in a job I enjoy,
the happiest, healthiest I’ve ever been,
raising a beautiful daughter,
pursuing my doctorate.

Life isn’t about numbers, it’s about purpose, love, and growth. 💛
January 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM