#manchester marathon; running; marathon

[runveganwankerrun]

Wed 7th Dec "22

Conspicuous by my absence yesterday. I didn't run, therefore my Marcothon is over. I went for a walk after tea with TGG instead. Walking doesn't cut it in Marcothon. The point is to run at least twenty-five minutes EVERY day in December. I just couldn't make myself do it yesterday. Sometimes I just want to go for a walk with my man and hold hands.

Other than that, it was an okay day. The batteries on my scales have died, so I MUST remember to get some tomorrow. I have to weigh myself again after the Monday figure pissed me off.

I was up at 5.30am an was out the door for a 6.5k run by 5.50am this morning. It was okay. At three of four k, I was asking myself yet again if the twelve k run at the weekend will be possible. So much for the confidence gained by completing that very distance on Sunday, not to mention the great hill session only on Monday night. I can of course do twelve kilometres again.

I got home from work to find a Mancherter marathon training tee shirt had arrived. I won't be able to wear it to club for a while if I'm still intent on keeping schtum about the training, but it was nice to see it.

I was sort of outed on FB, re Manchester though by a comment Coach made under one of my posts and Sonic is now convinced I'm training for a marathon. Of course, she's right, but I'm still not going to tell anyone, not even my family, yet. She asked me about it and I fudged my answers and didn't answer directly. She just said she'd be interested to see my longer runs in future. Fucking hate that. I don't want her checking out my longer runs. I wouldn't have minded if it had happened naturally, but it's come up through a slip of the tongue, and now she'll be looking out for it. I'm considering making my Strava private. And my Garmin connect. I envisage a certain amount of smugness when it turns out she was right. Ah well, can't be helped. And it's my issue. It's not her fault she's right and I don't want her to be.

I started knitting a jumper this evening. How middle aged! It will keep me occupied and stop me eating rubbish after dinner, so I dont care if it makes me seem like a granny.

[trulyhblue]

If you write for her, I will not be opposed to a Kerstin Casparij one because I have the biggest fattest crush on her. Maybe a fan keeps showing up in the fanzone (an area of the Joie stadium where a selected few are allowed to meet the players, but it's random each time and should make it so its different every time so everyone gets a go.) And nobody knows why she's there or how she keeps getting chosen but the players find it funny and make sure to get round to her every time. But Kerstin always spends a particularly long amount of time with her, until it's revealed that she's pulling strings and getting the girl in every time just so she can see her. (You can either do it where she does it because she likes her or because they're dating, it works with both and I'm not sure which one I want more.)

Charmer

Kerstin Casparji x Reader, Lauren Hemp x Platonic! Reader, Esme Morgan x Platonic! Reader, Man City WT x Reader.

Warnings: fluff, coarse language, established secret relationship

A/N — Thank you for this request!! Love it so much. Will definitely write more for Kerstin if anyone is willing to send in some requests!!!!!

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You had met Kerstin in a bakery down the road from your house. When you first saw each other, the woman nearly tripped over her own feet. You were surprised by the shock on her face like she was starstruck by being in a metre of your presence. You gave her a friendly smile, hoping your open ambiguity would keep things humble.

It was during your final exams, the ones where you needed to pass so that you could continue your degree. You were very passionate about what you did, and sitting down in a quiet coffee shop with your headphones on and books open was your idea of being productive.

Kerstin, on the other hand, had the impression that you didn't want to talk to her.

Which, well, to be honest, you were in the middle of studying, but you gave no clear indication of what she thought you were thinking.

Instead of going about her day — she should've been at training twelve minutes ago, but it was only media day so they could wait — she slowly sauntered closer to where you sat, pretending to be interested in the decorative flowers that embellished the cafe. You watched her out of the corner of your eye, smiling at her piss-poor attempt in remaining discreet.

You were dressed in very basic clothing, similar to hers save for the Manchester symbol embedded on her jumper. Only one ear was covered by your headphones, meaning that Kerstin would be heard loud and clear if she plucked up the courage to speak to you — which she was trying to do now. She thought you were the most beautiful woman she’d ever seen, and she was surrounded by women almost every single day of her life. You looked extremely immersed in what you were doing, which should of been an indicator of apathy but it only lured Kerstin in more.

She wanted to know everything about you. Your name, you favourite colour, what you did, what you loved, who you loved—

It sounded a bit creepy, so she shook off her thoughts and focused deeply on the flowers. The woman was staring at her screen distantly, aimlessly typing away on the keyboard with a mug by her side.

When she realised you had caught her staring, she buried and swallowed down her pride. “They are nice flowers, don't you think?” She asked, her cheeks burning a vibrant red as if she had just run a marathon. You noticed her accent, one that wasn't accustomed to Manchester, and nodded like you cared about the topic.

“Yes, but I think they are fake.” You replied, smiling wider as the woman’s flustered state only grew in size when she caught sight of the very fake-looking plants.

“Oh.” She gulped, shoving her hands into her pockets. She's so stupid, she thought to herself, she’d blown her chance of even talking to this gorgeous stranger by talking about some stupid, fake plants.

You wondered whether the woman would continue the conversation she started, but the silence that followed was a pretty good indicator that she was audibly stumped on what to say.

“They are pretty, though.”

“Like you,” Kerstin spoke without thinking and instantly regretted it. She slapped her hand across her mouth, nearly walking out of the coffee shop, packing her bags and moving back to the Netherlands. “Fuck, sorry. That just— erm, came out. Sorry.”

You took off your headphones, pretending to act offended, raising your eyebrows and sighing. “You don't mean it?”

“What— no, no, you are so pretty. Like, beautiful, gorgeous. That's why I'm here. Well— yeah, I saw and thought you were pretty. I didn't mean it like that. You're probably smart, too, but— erm, yeah.”

The look of remorse almost made you feel bad, but your amusement — and somewhat endearment — overturned your hesitancy.

Instead, you laughed, took a sip of your drink and smiled, hoping it would calm the woman’s nerves.

“You worry too much.” You said, moving across the booth you were sitting on, offering the space beside you for her to sit down. She did so without delay. “I'm not someone you should waste your worry on.”

“You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen,” Kerstin answered wholeheartedly, pleased when she noticed the blush that dusted your cheeks. “I would rather worry about you than anything else for the rest of my life.”

You laughed, crossing your arms over your chest. “You don't even know me.”

With a push of confidence, Kerstin wrapped an arm over the back of the booth, scarcely missing your shoulder. “If you’d let me, I’d like to.”

“Charmer.”

It was from there that you and Kristen started to hang out.

Seven months had passed, and you were now completely and utterly in love with the woman. Kerstin was an externally affectionate person despite her introverted persona. She loved showering you with compliments, giving you everything you needed at exactly the right time with just the right amount of love and devotion.

You found out she was a football player pretty early on in your relationship due to the tight and busy schedule the girl had, including her diet, exercise, and all of that. You weren't a massive football fan, but going to your first game a week into knowing Kerstin made it seem to find a way into your heart.

Your girlfriend wasn't the only one to give compliments. You had your fair share in making sure the Dutch woman knew how much you were enamoured with everything she did. It took you a while to get used to her career and the publicity that came with it, but you found pleasure in knowing that once you got back to your shared apartment you could tell and show her just how much she made you feel so so proud.

It was in mutual agreeance that you both wanted to keep your relationship under wraps. Your feelings for one another and how you cared for each other were one of the highest concerns in your relationship, and by keeping your love between yourselves, you've found that it worked better overall. You didn't want to indulge in a media presence, and Kerstin respected that.

Kerstin was fine with putting herself out onto social media, but when it came to you, she wanted to make sure you were comfortable at all times.

Because of this, you both came to the decision that at games, you wouldn't sit within the family and friends section, and instead, in the crowd with the fans.

You were among the group of fans that were guaranteed to meet the players after the match, whether it be cause they paid more or if they were chosen randomly by officials. For many weeks, people just assumed that they were lucky or could just afford to pay the extra money to be seated in the same section. Both you and Kerstin found it amusing when fans would wonder why you were always the first one to be greeted, or why you knew her.

After a month of this recurring theme, some of Kerstin’s teammates started to notice.

Surprisingly, Lauren, who wasn't the most observant, caught sight of it first.

“Do you know her?” She asked Kerstin after a game against Everton, watching the Dutchie make eye contact with you from where they were signing shirts.

Kerstin looked at Hempo, a blush running across the bridge of her nose.

Shrugging, she thanked the last fan, handing back the pen. “She's a friend of mine.”

Lauren’s eyebrows furrowed. “Then why isn't she in the friends and family section?”

When Kerstin didn't instantly reply, silenced by the prodding questions she was receiving, a distant idea clicked in Lauren’s mind.

“She's your girlfriend?” She sounded, obviously a little too loudly since the Dutch international nudged her warningly.

“Alright, nosey, keep your voice down.” She snapped, pulling the girl away from the crowd. “You can't tell anyone, alright. It's still pretty new.”

Lauren’s eyes widened in alarm, not exactly thrilled with the commitment of keeping a secret. “Does Jill know?”

“Why would Jill know?”

“I don't know, I didn't think I’d be the first person to find out,” Hempo replied, looking back at you. “Can I tell someone?”

Kerstin’s eyebrows furrowed. “I just said you can't.”

“Yes, I know, but I'm terrible at keeping secrets,” Lauren whined. “Please, let me tell Jill, at least.”

“No, because Jill will tell Viv and Viv will tell Beth, and Beth will tell literally everyone.” She quipped, only half-heartedly digging at the Arsenal girls. She watched Hemp sigh like a child, looking down as if the burden of her knowing was too much. “You can tell Esme but that's it.”

That was how the first people found out about you and Kerstin. When she told you that night, you weren't necessarily fazed. It was bound to come out at some point, and you’d rather Kerstin’s teammates find out from her than the internet.

Unfortunately, though, the rest of the girls weren't afforded the same luxury as Esme and Lauren.

All of the girls at Man City couldn't believe their eyes when they found out Kerstin was in love.

Well, to be fair, they weren't quite certain this was true. Lauren and Esme saw it first at the next game against West Ham, watching their teammate smile cheekily at the girl in the stands when she should've been stretching.

Sandy mentioned the Dutch International’s love-sick countenance to some of their teammates over lunch a few weeks later, promoting Hempo and Es to spill their not-so-long-kept confession.

None of the girls knew who Kerstin was talking to — or even if their suspicions were acclimated, but Sandy, Esme, and Lauren all made it their mission to keep their lips closed.

Sandy was the one to come up with the pact, yet the demanding eyes of Roebuck after an endurance training session set her tongue loose.

Lauren wasn't at all happy. Esme ended up spilling the secret to Mary as well, meaning the secret was already spreading across the team.

Meanwhile, fans were growing more and more suspicious of you and how you managed to steal the attention of Kerstin after each and every game.

The media surrounding you two got so big that Kerstin’s national teammate Viv called her one day asking what was going on.

Kerstin knew Lauren and Esme had told at least half the team by then, including Jill, who had run up to you after a game and pretended to flirt with you just to annoy her teammate. Viv was quick to point out that if she wanted to keep your relationship private, putting you in the midst of cameras and media attention wasn't the most suitable option.

You ended up deciding that if you were to stay in the crowd, both of you needed to be willing to make your relationship more public.

It had been seven months of concealing your obvious love for one another. Pretty much the whole team knew about you, and it only took fans a quick video of the two of you looking at each other to piece the clues together. You were both mature enough to keep your private lives private and social lives up to your discretion.

You made the decision to share very minimal parts of your lives together without spelling it out. This meant that you could hug your girlfriend for that little while longer in front of everyone. You could kiss her and not look around to see if anyone was looking. You could tell yourself that Kerstin was yours and you were hers.

But you didn't need public knowledge to make you feel loved by her.

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kerstincasparji

kerstincasparji — bit of a charmer ✨

Comments:

user11 — UM THE SOFT LAUNCH ARE YOU KIDDING???

viviannemiedema — ❤️

laurenhemp — love that bakery

*liked by kerstincasparji and yourusername

esmemorgan — busy girls

^ wosofan — SHE KNOWS

maryfowler — 🐐

user23 — is she dating the fan??

^ manchestergirl — if you mean the girl in the stand then yeah I think so

^ user2 — “THE girl IN THE STANDS” AHAHAHHAA

jillroord — ew cooties

^ viviannemiedema — shush

^ jillroord — no 😍

user7 — why does she sit in the stands and not in the family and friends section

^ laurenhemp — that's what I said 🫢

yourusername — charmer, huh?

^ kerstincasparji — idk, some pretty girl called me it

^ yourusername — didn't you call her beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, talented, incredible, out of this world

^ kerstincaslarji — she likes to think so.

^ user12 — IS THIS HER??????

^ arsenalwosoxx — THEY HIT THE PENTAGON

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[musicforastylesrestaurant]

Hey everyone, welcome to my blurb masterlist !!

This is for the cute little ideas I’ll randomly come up with instead of the one shots that take up a lot of time and energy.

This is for when I have random bursts of creativity!

There will be angst, fluff and sometimes poorly written smut 😭

Word of warning, these blurbs will most likely be under 5k as there only supposed to be short, so enjoy <3

baby, you’re a firework.

in which, some school friends of harry’s is hosting a firework display round his house, and thought it would be nice to invite harry and the family, the wife is over the moon and the little one is awestruck.

sun, sea and sandy footprints.

in which, it’s your daughters first time at the beach, the sun is shining, the sea is cooling and this is where you realise there’s no place you’d rather be.

family bbq.

in which, with a rare day of sunshine in london, harry and the missus decide to throw a little bbq where all of the close family are invited, drinks are spilled, games a played and memories are created that last a life time.

daddy’s little girl.

in which, harry holding his baby for the first time is everything he had wished for and more.

he knelt to the ground….

in which, you and harry have been together for three years now, and at this point your relationship basically has a third with the amount of times you play taylor around the house, so at the eras concert he surprises you with something you’ll never forget.

the best interruption.

in which, harrys been in his at home office for the majority of the day, and your little one is getting antsy after not spending time with there best friend, so when he’s typing away and answering emails, they stroll into the office, crawling onto his lap.

the finish line.

in which, harrys wife is running the london marathon, having been signed up by her sister in law gemma as a joke and now as she is nearing the finish line, harry is determined to be there to greet her.

airport security.

in which, harry and his daughter madison have a tradition of going on a little father-daughter holiday, they first did it when she was six months old, just before her first birthday and now there doing it just before her second birthday, but today, let’s just say little miss is in a very cranky mood.

in the stars.

in which, harry is remembering you, his beloved wife, mother of his child, that passed away, this is him grieving, remembering the lives that the two of you shared together and will always share together, no matter the circumstances.

sky high.

in which, your an airhostess for british airways, and harry’s been a pilot for british airways for the last four years, and your both working on the same a380 to the big apple.

school pick up.

in which, harrys on school pick up duties for his little one, and it’s his babies favourite time of the day when he sees her best friend, her father standing at the gates.

uncle harry.

in which, after the birth of her baby, you and harry decided to stop by the hospital to see her, where tears fall and memories are created.

boys day out.

in which, manchester united are playing luton town fc in the premier league, and so what better thing to do then take your two football obsessed children to watch there favourite team hopefully win.

carribbean privacy.

in which, you and harry decided to go for a little family holiday to start the new year off on the right foot, and went to a caribbean island, where your just trying to enjoy yourselves, and spend some quality time with your two children, when a couple of fans spot your husband.

when the clock strikes midnight.

in which, you and harry broke up just over a year ago, and have not seen each other since, but when your friend invites you to a new years eve party with all your close ones there, the last person you expected to see walk through the door was him.

underneath the tree.

in which, since officially dating harry for a total of eight years now, courting for three, being married for three and parents for two, you’ve both given each other, such wonderful gifts over the years, and here’s a few of them.

do you still love me?

in which, harrys been acting shifty lately, when your looking for a shirt in his wardrobe, he gets hostile, when you say your going to go and shower, he gets hostile and for some reason doubts start to creep into your mind about what he’s been doing, so when you confront him about it, he tells you of his secret all along.

santa’s grotto.

in which, harry takes his two year old son, sebastian, to go and see santa because your at home sick from the flu, but it doesn’t go aswell as he hoped seeing as all little kids appear to have a phobia of the man dressed in red.

i saw mummy kissing santa claus .

in which, when you and harry are putting the christmas presents under the tree on christmas eve, with harry dressed up in a santa costume just for his own novelty, and share a little moment to themselves, unbeknownst to them that there four year old son arlo, was watching the whole time.

daddy’s new hair style.

in which, your fiancé returns home one afternoon, shocking both you and your son milo when he appears to be sporting a new hair cut, neither of you seemed to be prepared for.

pumpkin patch.

in which, you and harry decide to take your son teddy to the pumpkin patch in honour of it finally hitting october, the three of you decide to make a day of things, and let’s just say the day doesn’t exactly turn out how you all expected it, a series of unfortunate events occur and that all starts out with your fiancé getting annoyed that the sat nav isn’t helping him very much.

snack wars.

in which, on this episode of snack wars, we sit down with a certain curly headed lad who goes by the name of harry styles who happens to be comparing british and american snacks.

the terrible twos.

in which, travelling with your husband around europe hasn’t been the most smooth sailing, especially when your daughters currently experiencing her terrible twos.

sick on tour.

in which, touring europe was meant to be a fun thing to do as a family, but when your toddler suddenly developes a sickness bug, you watch with fond eyes as your husband takes care of your little one, nursing them back to full health.

london experiences.

in which, whilst walking around the streets of london with your fiancé harry and two year old daughter mila whose currently getting her molars growing in, things appear to be going swell until a fan asks for a photo and your little one has to be disturbed.

broken ankle, karma rules.

in which, going on a run with your fiancé of two years means harmless flirting and teasing, that is until an incident occurs and he has to carry you back to the car.

jealous baby styles.

in which, five days ago, you and harry welcomed another little baby into the world, but the blissful baby bubble isn’t all it turns out to be when you have a toddler as well.

airport chaos.

in which, harry’s just finished his show in barcelona, and is en-route to madrid, but there’s one more hurdle that needs to be jumped when fans bombard him, you and your one year old son finley. this results in a very agitated harry, a tearful toddler and a wife that’s claustrophobic.

like father like son.

in which, in 2018, you and your fiancé harry welcomed a little baby boy into the world, and his name was sammy. him and his father were exact replicas of each other, same brown tousled curls, forest green orbs, matching dimples and bunny teeth, harry jr. loves everything to do with his father, wherever he went, he wasn’t far behind.

the box.

in which, your husband is ready to go on stage for fifteen out of fifteen nights at the kia forum, and the crew team come up with a way for him to get to the stage unnoticed, but his three year old daughter wants to get involved as-well.

the bath tub.

in which, your looking for your husband backstage at his concert, and get directed by a crew member that he’s in his dressing room. things get heated the second you walk into the room, and there’s nothing like a quick quickie in the bathtub.

styles on the reins.

in which, harry’s looking after his two year old son, parker whilst you go out with your aunt, so they decide to go on a walk around the small streets of italy where your currently residing, but that’s easier said then done when the little one is just as feral as his father.

a helping hand.

in which, your six months pregnant, your sweaty, ankles are swollen and your nauseous all the time, getting on the boat was a slightly easy task, but the task of getting off the boat is a lot harder, but luckily your husband is there to help you.

wedding day blues.

in which, it’s your and your fiancés wedding day, getting married in the garden of your shared italian villa, surrounded by your close friends and loved ones, but you can’t help but let the nerves get to you.

tired baby styles.

in which, you, harry and your one and a half year old son, elliott are holidaying in spain, where your little one won’t go down for his afternoon nap, so your boyfriend comes up with an idea to get him to doze off.

your blue birds.

in which, whilst your at home dealing with your sickness bug, harry takes the little one to the stadium with him so he’s out of your hair, that’s where you get sent a photo of them that makes you feel ten times better.

[hayleythesugarbowl]

ray manchester x reader headcanons

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ masterlist • ray manchester masterlist ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚

a/n: the lack of these on the internet is concerning 🎀💋

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dating ray manchester/captain man would include…

ok so you have always been a fan of captain man

because who wouldn’t? 

you may have had a poster of him in your room at some point 

maybe

ray fell in love with you after saving you from drowning 

(a/n: sorry i have a saving thing—)

which of course was a dream come true for you  

the saving not the drowning

and he kept running into you 

and so when one day you came into the store he was thrilled 

you get a job in the man cave 

and you learn his identity soon 

lots of flirting 

he’s cocky in a cute way but gets all flustered around you at first like it’s adorable 

like the kids roll their eyes at your guys’ obvious attraction 

but eventually you guys admit your feelings (albeit awkwardly)

but it’s cute 

the man cave is like your second home 

you hang with charlotte especially and also jasper constantly because yes

henry loves you like a cool aunt 

you live in the man cave eventually

you guys are just so happy together 

ray gets anxious when he goes out to fight crime because he doesn’t want to leave you alone 

and you also get worried for him 

schwoz likes to tease you guys  

ray wouldn’t survive without you and char

his hugs are actually the best and he comforts you when you have doubts/insecurities 

henry has accidentally caught you and ray multiple times

“aaaaand I am never going in that hot tub again”

ray also gets really jealous 

“hey ok I saw the way gooch’s plant was looking at you and I’m the only one who gets to look at you like they want to take a bite of you.”

he’s super protective

which you pretend to hate 

but you actually love 

he loves cuddling so much which is great because so do you

he calls you lost of cute nicknames

he loves surprising you and taking you out to fun restaurants 

he gets super excited to show you silly new gadgets schwoz has made in the man cave it’s adorable

you sleep in his bed a lot 

and you occasionally shower together

(i’m sorry bro that shower scene did things to me 😩)

he loves bragging about you to anyone he can find 

“have you met my girlfriend? this is y/n, my girlfriend”

you have movie marathons and you love resting your head on his chest but he always falls asleep first 

also he’s really good at taking care of you when you’re sick and he’s actually an amazing nurse

he loves your body so much

he even lets you try on the captain man suit

you couldn’t be happier with your superhero boyfriend <3

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ˋ°•*⁀➷ ahhh i had so much fun writing this!! i love this man so much and i figured i’d write for him. henry danger is a current obsession of mine and im such a simp for ray manchester. hope you enjoyed ˚ ༘ ೀ⋆｡˚🩰🍓

[mykneeshurt]

hi!! happy new year!! 💗

I love ur writing, and I was thinking to drop this request;

so may request some hc’s of cod task force 141 (+ alejandro, könig, graves and rudy) :))

feel free to skip this if youre busy, just wondering, happy new year :)

Sorry this one took me some time, I got too in my head about it. It was so hard to not be bitchy to Graves lmfao, Soap is my favourite enjoy! SFW. Let me know if you want NSFW ones

Price 🥃

He supports Liverpool FC, no I won’t hear any different

His favourite non-alcoholic drink is ‘builders tea’

Glenfiddich 18 is his Whisky of choice

Favourite colour is khaki green

Is the father figure of the group, strong, reliable, approachable (everything my dad wasn’t lmfao, I still love him)

He wears a plain t-shirt pyjamas to bed, sleeps on his side, one arm under his head, absolutely snores

His favourite breed of dog is a Collie, or any working dog he can walk for miles for in the country side

He absolutely loves Bargain Hunt on TV

His favourite smell is fresh gingerbread

He’d make an excellent grandfather tbh

Soap 🧼

Despite being Scottish he supports Blackburn FC, an underdog (I refuse to comment on the Celtic vs Rangers, far too much history there. And I’m Welsh, it ent for me to say haah)

He absolutely loves winding the boys up about being English

His text tone is SCOTLAND FOREVVAAAA *aggressive bagpipes*

Soap 100% sleeps in the buff

His favourite dog would be a Labrador, nice active family friendly dog

He’s a chatterbox but a good listener when he needs to be, will often give some surprisingly good advice

He’s an iPhone wanker

Absolutely a mummy’s boy, would do anything for her - he’d love to pay off her mortgage for her

His favourite smell is the cheesy paws of his dog for real

He’s not a morning person, he loves a lie in when he can

Ghost 💀

Ghost supports Manchester City, he just gives me those vibes ok?

His favourite weather is rain/storms

When he’s home from a mission he’s a bath guy, he showers all the time on base, so when he’s home it’s hot ass bath with an audio book and his bourbon

He has two cats that his neighbour looks after when he’s away, two British blue shorthairs. Called Foxtrot and Whiskey

He also loves rabbits

He loves helping beginners at the gym

His favourite tv show is The Simpsons, something easy and colourful to watch to distract him from what he’s seen

He smells like Dior Suvage (anything musky and heavy)

He’s ambidextrous

He loves a cooked dinner, beef, roast potatoes, all the veg, stuffing and all the Yorkshire puddings

He’s got his tongue pierced, I’ve seen the fan art. You can’t tell me other wise.

Gaz 🇬🇧

He gives me Arsenal vibes, so he supports them

But also supports Chicago Bears in American Football

He’s gentle, reserved so he’d have a rat as a pet, highly intelligent

Fish and chips with curry sauce is his favourite meal, a proper British geeza

He smells fresh, think a bright spring day, fresh linen and cut grass

He loves the sunshine

He’s a keen gardener, grows his own herbs and vegetables

His house is spotless, minimalist, but has a huge book collection

He loves caramel lattes despite the banter from the boys, he has a sweet tooth

Loves meeting the boys down the pub on a Sunday for a carvery

Alejandro 🌹

He’s an excellent cook, his favourite hobby when not on a mission is trying out new recipes for Los Vaqueros

This man sleeps in silk sheets, tell me he doesn’t?

He’s fiercely loyal his country, he loves Mexico and is passionate about it through and through

He’s got a great sense of humour, enjoys making people laugh

He runs marathons for charity in his spare time

His favourite subject in school was history

If you’re sad this man gives the best hugs, he’ll make you a strong ass coffee and give one hell of a pep talk

His favourite smell is fresh cocoa beans, always stealing the nibs to eat

Him and Rudy have film nights with their families when they’re home

He’s 100% a girl dad, teaches her how to shoot with nerf guns in the garden

Rudy ❤️

He has a German Vizsla called Pollito, because her legs look like chicken drumsticks

He 100% has an android phone

He’s an armature photographer in his spare time, he loves nature

He and Alejandro have personalised ringtones for each other

His favourite food is Seafood paella

He owns a small farm, sells the produce to the local area, he loves animals

He once won a poetry competition

His favourite colour is orange

Sorry but he wears lynx Africa (I like it sue me)

He likes to game in his spare time, anything from farm simulator to RPGs

König 👑

He loves drawing, anything creative, he’ll draw/paint the Austrian countryside to de-stress

He grew up on a small farm in the Austrian mountains, he has a very close family

He doesn’t like large crowds, worried people stare at him because of his height, feels claustrophobic sometimes

He bites his nails when his hands aren’t busy or covered by gloves

He’s a cat guy 100%

He’s left handed, 100% a lefty but holds his gun right handed (its a struggle, I’m left handed)

He’d like a family one day, he’s got a lot of love to give

He smells like leather, sandalwood and vanilla

He loves eating raw cookie dough, vanilla and chocolate chip

He holds the record for the hardest punch in his home town

Graves 🇺🇸

His favourite holiday is July 4th, he does a huge fireworks display whenever he’s home

His favourite food is Gumbo

He smells like Paco Rabane Invictus

He’s got 3 Dobermans, whom he loves with all his heart. Ben, Jacob and Molly

He has a white picket fence - obviously

He doesn’t have a good relationship with his father, daddy forced him into the army to gain approval

He sleeps in red plaid pyjamas and has matching slippers

He’s fluent in French, he learnt it to pick up girls

He loves hiking in his spare time, with his 3 dogs

He runs support groups for veterans on a Thursday a local library

[pickingupmymercedes]

hey! im curious do you have any plans on completing the big 6 of marathon? i've never been to one. but london and tokyo are really tempting tho. also congratulations on completing the berlin marathon!!!

Hii, that's the dream. So far I've got 3 (London, Chicago and Berlin), but now technically i'm getting to the other 3 that are harder to get in.

NYC that has significally less places (50k places), Boston with the crazy cutoff time (this year is 3h25 for my group age, next year runners are working with around 3h23 or less) and Tokyo that most runners leave it as the very last because the chances of being chosen to run entering with the lottery to the 35k places is slim to none (but if it's your last Major you have a significant higher % to get in)

The idea is to run a Major every year. I'm going to apply for the NYC for next year and if I don't get in I might do a year focused on running a faster non-major to get a Boston qualifier for 2026 (thinking about either Manchester, Buenos Aires or running Berlin again).

My first ever marathon btw was Rio in 2019 (I had just turned 21), and as much as I adore that race and the city, it's not a fast or easy one at all.

[andrewkhurst]

YOU’RE THE ONE FOR ME. OR HER. OR MAYBE HER. OR POSSIBLY THAT ONE. BOY(TO MAN)BAND INTERNET SAFETY.

Martha and I were nearing the end of one of our regular early morning pre-school time YouTube boy band marathons. I guess that a 5 year-old girl being into boy bands is a normal thing. But this is Martha’s World. She currently loves both New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys. Only not the multibillion selling early stuff. That would be too predictable. Martha likes the recent output from both groups, definitely in the 'men' side of the Boyz II Men divide.

She loves watching the video of NKOTB dressed as (even) old (er) men doing a music history lesson in a high school for the track ‘Boys in the Band’. In the middle of the song, Donnie Wahlberg raps a list of boybands. Martha always joins in for this bit, opening one of her brain boxes and reciting it in unison with Donnie.

80s teen pop sensation Debbie Gibson makes an appearance as a milfy teacher in the hallway flanked by a gaggle of cheerleaders and lip syncs “we like the boys, the boys in the band” to a singer with a really broad New York accent. Martha loves the crazy lady. She’s as yet unaware of Debbie’s pre-milfy days, and I am staggered that YouTube hasn’t thrown ‘Shake Your Love’ or similar onto our screen with its all encompassing algorithm.

Her favourite Backstreet Boys videos go from the sublime to the ridiculous. The most played video is a live set from 2017 in a TV studio to mark their Las Vegas residency, and close second in the running is a 1993 news segment from a Florida news channel, where the boys made their debut with an incredible effort. The then barely teenaged Nick Carter attempted to thrust his prepubescent pecker at the audience of screaming daughters of TV weathermen and sportscasters, while Kevin (who was already the grand old age of 22) looked very awkward and acutely aware of the Savile scale of the dance routine. The song never appeared on any Backstreet Boys album. Go and take a look. You’ll see why.

Sometimes a song called ‘Get Down’ (You’re the One for Me) appears on YouTube. It is a 1996 classic, with little Nick carter in full on bleached blonde curtain hair mode. The boys are precariously balanced on a floating, rotating circular platform similar to the one that Flash Gordon had his scrap with Timothy Dalton on. The floating platform is surrounded by thousands of screens with girls dancing while they watch the boys. Martha seemed concerned watching ‘Get Down’. Stupidly, I asked her what the matter was.

“Dad, do the Backstreet Boys have sore penises?”

I hadn't given much (okay, ANY) thought to the penile health of the Backstreet Boys, but Martha may well have actually been on to something. I imagine that young virile men in Globally famous pop groups at their peak of popularity, with girls in every city in the World flinging themselves at their feet, may well have had sore penises, through overuse if nothing else. “Ummmm I don’t know Martha, I’ve never really discussed it with them, even though they are obviously my close personal friends. Why do you ask?”

“Well, they keep touching them, like when I have a sore lip and you tell me off because I keep picking it like you did when you were a boy and it made it bleed.”

“Ummm, I don’t know the answer. I’ll ask them next time I see them...”

Martha chuckled. “Silly dad!” Shit. Was my ruse blown? Had my daughter realised that I actually bought the tickets to take her to see the Backstreet Boys on their last tour in Manchester, and that Nick Carter didn’t really send them to us as a gift for his close personal friend and occasional stunt double? “Just message them and ask.” Phew. I pinky promised to message the Backstreet Boys in our Whatsapp group chat ‘the boyz’ and ask if they collectively or individually had sore penises.

Martha’s bigger concern than the health of the members of her favourite band members was who they were singing the song to. “Is it to the girls on the screens dad, or to me? Because they are looking at me.”

“I think they are singing to everyone, Martha.”

She rolled her eyes. Martha has never used the actual internet, but had recently undergone an online safety session at school. “But they have to be careful dad, because they don’t know who they are talking to on the screen.” So far, so good. “And if they are singing it to more than one girl, it could be very bad because they would need to get an extra chair if they went out on a date. And if they had kids, the kids might call the wrong person ‘mummy’, which is not good. Annnnnnd They would be tired going from one house to the other ones all the time, so they really should just choose one person to sing it to.”

“I think that the Backstreet Boys have also had their internet safety lesson at pop star school. I think that they are probably just singing it to you then Martha.”

“Silly dad. This isn’t real. This is old Backstreet Boys when they were younger. Look, there’s classic AJ. And that’s baby Nick Carter. It isn’t now.”

I sighed and wished for Peppa Pig. Coming swiftly to my senses, I came up with a far better distraction. I made a semi-realistic 'PING' noise and instantly looked at my phone. "Oh Martha, Howie D has replied in the group chat! He says that his penis is fine, thanks for asking. Let's get your coat on and get to school please."

(Martha’s version of a Backstreet Boys group WhatsApp chat has Brian saying ‘Rock’ as he signed his name ‘B Roc’ on her poster, Classic AJ is leaving a voice message, and Nick Carter is professing his love for Martha and mummy).

[callmeanxietygirl]

Odia marathoner from UK, Madhusmita Jena, who ran Manchester marathon yesterday 16 Apr wearing a Sambalpuri Saree. Running a full marathon of 42.2 km in a sari is a fantastic achievement. She ran the full distance in a respectable time of 4 hr 50 mins. Just Wow!

[freenewsreport]

Kevin Sinfield: The Inspirational Rugby Star Championing ALS Awareness

https://freenewsreport.co.uk/kevi-sinfields-impact-on-england-rugby

In the world of rugby, few names resonate with as much admiration as Kevin Sinfield. Known for his skill, dedication, and leadership, Kevin Sinfield's journey goes far beyond his athletic prowess. Over the years, Sinfield has become a powerful advocate for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) awareness, raising millions for research and support. His extraordinary commitment and compassion have made him a hero both on and off the field, inspiring millions to join him in the fight against this devastating disease.

Kevin Sinfield: A Rugby Legend with a Bigger Mission

Kevin Sinfield’s name is synonymous with rugby greatness. Born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, Sinfield spent most of his professional career with Leeds Rhinos, where he helped the team achieve unprecedented success. During his time with the Rhinos, he led the team to seven Super League championships and two Challenge Cup titles, becoming one of the most respected players in the sport. But it wasn’t just his achievements on the field that made Kevin Sinfield a household name—it was his unwavering dedication, sportsmanship, and leadership.

In recent years, however, Kevin Sinfield has gained recognition for something that transcends rugby: his relentless fight to raise awareness and funds for ALS. This mission was inspired by his close friend and former teammate, Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2019. Sinfield’s commitment to supporting Burrow and others affected by this disease has captivated the world, turning him into an ambassador for ALS awareness and a symbol of hope for many.

The Deep Bond with Rob Burrow

Sinfield’s journey as an advocate for ALS awareness is deeply personal. His close friendship with Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with ALS just a few years after his retirement, became the catalyst for his fundraising efforts. Burrow, known for his tenacity and resilience on the field despite his small stature, was an inspiration to his teammates, especially to Kevin Sinfield. When Burrow received his diagnosis, Sinfield knew he had to act.

Determined to help his friend and raise awareness about ALS, Sinfield undertook a series of challenging fundraising events, pushing his body to the limits to honor Burrow. Through marathons and other endurance challenges, he’s raised millions, helping to support families affected by ALS and contribute to much-needed research. His efforts have brought international attention to ALS, shining a spotlight on a disease that had often remained in the shadows.

Extraordinary Fundraising Challenges

In 2020, Sinfield embarked on his first major fundraising challenge for ALS: completing seven marathons in seven days. The event was symbolic, with the number seven representing Burrow’s jersey number during his time at Leeds Rhinos. This grueling feat required immense mental and physical strength, but Kevin Sinfield remained undeterred. Each step he took was a testament to his friendship with Burrow and his desire to make a difference.

The challenge received widespread media attention and generated an outpouring of public support, raising over £2 million for ALS charities. Sinfield’s endurance and dedication inspired thousands, many of whom joined him virtually or donated to support his cause. He later went on to complete a 101-mile run in under 24 hours, another monumental achievement aimed at raising both funds and awareness. Kevin Sinfield’s fundraising efforts have become a beacon of hope, bringing a renewed focus to ALS research and support.

Spreading Awareness for ALS

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control and, ultimately, the ability to speak, eat, and breathe. Despite its devastating impact, ALS is still widely misunderstood, and there is no known cure. By sharing Burrow’s story and putting himself through these rigorous challenges, Kevin Sinfield has helped educate millions about the disease, making ALS a topic of national and global conversation.

Sinfield’s influence in raising awareness for ALS is invaluable. He has managed to capture the attention of audiences far beyond the rugby world, encouraging people to learn about the disease and support those affected by it. His efforts have also had a significant impact on fundraising for ALS research, a crucial factor in the search for effective treatments and, one day, a cure. Thanks to Kevin Sinfield, ALS awareness has grown, and more people are contributing to this vital cause.

Inspiring the World Beyond Rugby

The impact of Kevin Sinfield’s work for ALS has reached far beyond sports. His resilience and determination have made him an inspirational figure for countless individuals facing their own challenges, showing the power of friendship, compassion, and perseverance. Sinfield’s efforts are a reminder that one person’s commitment can spark a wave of positive change, influencing people across generations and industries.

His challenges have also inspired others to create their own fundraisers for ALS and similar causes, and his work has even drawn attention from prominent figures around the world. Sinfield’s story demonstrates the transformative power of empathy, urging everyone to make a difference, no matter how big or small, in their own communities.

The Ripple Effect: A Legacy of Compassion and Determination

Kevin Sinfield has created a legacy that will last far beyond his years on the rugby field. His work has made a lasting impact on the lives of people affected by ALS, their families, and future generations who may benefit from the research his fundraising has supported. By championing this cause, Sinfield has become a beacon of hope, not only for those directly affected by ALS but for anyone facing adversity.

Sinfield’s commitment has not only raised awareness but also brought an unprecedented level of funding to ALS research, accelerating progress toward potential treatments and, one day, a cure. His legacy is built on the belief that compassion, friendship, and determination can drive real change, and his story serves as an inspiration for anyone looking to make a difference in the world.

Conclusion: Kevin Sinfield’s Enduring Impact

Through his remarkable dedication to raising awareness for ALS, Kevin Sinfield has proven that true heroes aren’t just made on the sports field—they’re forged through acts of kindness and resilience. His tireless commitment to his friend Rob Burrow and to the broader ALS community has shown the world that one person’s passion can bring about profound change. Kevin Sinfield’s legacy as a rugby star will always be celebrated, but his role as a champion for ALS awareness has secured him a place as a true humanitarian and inspiration.

Kevin Sinfield’s journey exemplifies what it means to be a hero in every sense. By using his platform to support ALS awareness, he’s not only honoring his friend but also giving hope to countless others. His story is a powerful reminder that when people come together in support of a shared cause, they can create a brighter, more compassionate future for everyone.

[manchesterchiropractors]

Who We Meet At This Manchester Sports Injury Clinic

As chiropractors, the team at Manchester Chiropractors are helping clients daily with the problems frequently generated by our lifestyle, they can be work related and neck pain and back pain are typical of the requests for help that they receive. But many patients also seek assistance with the results of their interest in keeping fit and healthy in the pursuit of self care! Both professional and amateur sports men and women and those that work out at the gym, suffer sports related injuries.But it is not always just the more obvious causes such as those felt by marathon runners or those involved in contact sports who are treated. Because a sports injury specialist in Manchester may meet horse riders who experience low back pain from the repetitive high impactinvolved in the nature of their sport, or golfers who develop injuries all because of poor posture in their golf swing, too!

Take your time to build up your stamina

Here at this sports injury clinic in central Manchester, we have to say that those clients who have incurredthe most common injuries are the runners. Over the past couple of decades, runninghas becomethe form of physical activity that most take up in their get fit regime. It may be a personal decision to get off the couch and events such as Park Run seem like the ideal opportunity. Little investment is neededexcept a quality pair of running trainers, and it is in fact here that those who do not get the best shoes may initiate their problems. It is a great work out but as with all activities take it slowly. Don’t allow your new found motivation to carry you away! Because running can be tough on the body, especially in the early stages! The impact from running may see you booking online or calling to book for treatment at this Sports Injury Clinic in Manchester.

If injury happens then our Chiros are here to help

Whether you are a regular runner, even in the elite class, or out for that fun run, no one can always avoid an injury. At the clinicour team sees patients suffering from ankle, knee. back and shoulder issues. Your Consultation will uncover the root causes for your discomfort, the Report of Findings will give you and your chiropractor the chance to discuss what is wrong and the way forward to getting you fit again, plus advice on how to avoid common injuries in the future. Then your following appointment will be for adjustment that will set you on the path to recovery. No matter your sport or activity, we are confident that hands-on spinal adjustment can rectify the cause of your joint pain working alongside an exercise programme. We aim to get you fit and make you more resilient to injury in the future.

[runveganwankerrun]

Mon 28th Nov '22

For some reason I had some nerves about Manchester/London this morning. Never mind the fact that I've yet to decide what to do regarding running both of them (I really should ask Coach for his opinion!) I think it was precipitated by the book I'm reading, Zen and the Art of Running, which is exactly the opposite effect it's meant to have! It made me think of standing at the start line in either city, and I started to get butterflies. Fuck! I'm getting them now too!

Well! So much for looking forward to my Monday morning weigh in! I was up over 168lb after being about 4.5lb lighter yesterday morning! Damn Sunday's unofficial figures! 🤣

It doesn't matter. It's just my body playing silly buggers. Nothing's changed. I still ran and ate well last week. The numbers don't invalidate that. I know sometimes it would get me down, but today I'm not bothered. I can feel my running starting to improve after three weeks of more consistent sessions, and I've gone down a notch on my belt. Those things are way more significant than the numbers on the scales

With reference to talking to Coach about my unexpected London place, I messaged him and he was well chuffed for me. London is so hard to get in to. Then he asked the £64,000 question. Two marathons within two weeks? Or pick one? I asked what he thought. He said he'd do both, but he's crazy. So the thought is do Manchester for a time, then London for the experience. Sounds like a plan!

Now I feel like I have to give the training, including getting to a sensible weight, my all. I really want to do him proud. He'll be proud regardless, he's a really supportive guy, but it'd be nice to let him see me work at it. The trick is to do it without putting too much pressure on myself.

If I can remember, as I get into the training plan, that getting miles in my legs now will make the runs themselves easier, then longer training runs will be more bearable. Long, boring solo runs on a Saturday or Sunday morning are what will make the end races a more pleasurable experience. It's often said that the training is the main event, the race is the victory lap.

I also need an attitude adjustment if I'm going to think of the long runs as boring, as I referred to them above. I'm going to have two or three runs of at least twenty miles on my plan, so I hope to get into a mindset to enjoy them. Also, it helps to think that every run and every healthy meal from now is an investment in these races and making them both easier on my body and more enjoyable. God! I sound so bloody serious about this! 😁 And I'm starting to repeat myself.

Club tonight was great! Well, it was tough, but I really worked on changing my pace between easy, steady and fast. My average pace over the thirty minutes was a good bit faster than it's been in ages. I'm so happy 😊

My ankle niggle seems to be easing. It hasn't hurt for a few days. It's a wee bit achy now, but not too bad. I wonder if it was weight related and now I'm going down a little, it's getting better. Fingers crossed 🤞

That was a very waffly post. Gonna shut up now.

[siluscrow]

And, so, what? We glass Israel, let the Middle East turn back into a Muslim ethnostate (or the religious equivalent) and...what? Everything goes back to being all hunky dory? One quick genocide for peace in the Middle East? Pretty sure the various Muslim countries wouldn't mind a few million dead Jews. Pretty sure you could make a mint selling them party supplies if it happened. But it'd be all right, stopping Jewish and Western Imperialism from muscling in on Muslim Imperialism. And I'm sure the various terrorist organizations getting bankrolled by the "US-Vasals" will just get disbanded quietly and not used for various proxy wars with non-involved countries, because like, haha, Iran is run by such level-headed people these days after all, haha.

But sure, Israel's existence excuses, say, the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing (using pressure cooker bombs, 5 dead, 281 injured), or the attack on the Manchester Arena in 2017, killing 23 and injuring 1017 (an Ariana Grande concert, surely a strike against Israeli imperialism, and surely all those children were zionist supporters). Or the 2016 truck attack in Nice, France, killing 87 and injuring 434 on Bastille Day. Or any of the various knife or machete attacks in Europe over the last few years. All totally justified attacks by Muslims because Israel exists, I'm sure.

Huh. says it all really.

[scottishdreams]

Man dies after collapsing during Great Manchester Run - Original 106 Aberdeen

Aberdeen ^ | The 40-year-old received immediate medical treatment during the half marathon on Sunday but later died in hospital, the Great Run Company has said in ... http://dlvr.it/T7TjSS

[news4trafford]

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[bsaka7]

i've run a faster marathon than edwin van der sar. MANCHESTER UNITED IS NOTHING

[ramtracking]

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