Ally Jones
@ally-jones.bsky.social
Will probably talk about running. A lot. And a bit of golf ⛳️
5k 14:45 / 10k 31:24 / 10m 53:21 / HM 69:50
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5k 14:45 / 10k 31:24 / 10m 53:21 / HM 69:50
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Ally Jones
@ally-jones.bsky.social
· Dec 12
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
⏩ 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
Sciatica & piriformis issues. Panic-booked a Chiropractor appt before Christmas. Turns out my ‘L4’ disc was out of alignment, my pelvis was wonky (meaning my right leg was showing shorter than my left), and my head wasn’t straight.
Everyone should go see a #Chiropractor once a year!
Everyone should go see a #Chiropractor once a year!
December 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Sciatica & piriformis issues. Panic-booked a Chiropractor appt before Christmas. Turns out my ‘L4’ disc was out of alignment, my pelvis was wonky (meaning my right leg was showing shorter than my left), and my head wasn’t straight.
Everyone should go see a #Chiropractor once a year!
Everyone should go see a #Chiropractor once a year!
Yesterday was one of my favourite days of the year: the day when the days start getting longer!! Bring on sunrise golf, twilight golf, summer evening track sessions, long evenings chilling… we’re on our way l!
December 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Yesterday was one of my favourite days of the year: the day when the days start getting longer!! Bring on sunrise golf, twilight golf, summer evening track sessions, long evenings chilling… we’re on our way l!
Traveling home from Madagascar 🇲🇬 taxis, three flights, a bus, and a train.
Everything ran really smoothly in Mada. Get back to the UK, and the bus was late, got stuck in traffic so dropped me off even later, now the train is delayed. And it’s pissing it down.
Everything ran really smoothly in Mada. Get back to the UK, and the bus was late, got stuck in traffic so dropped me off even later, now the train is delayed. And it’s pissing it down.
December 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Traveling home from Madagascar 🇲🇬 taxis, three flights, a bus, and a train.
Everything ran really smoothly in Mada. Get back to the UK, and the bus was late, got stuck in traffic so dropped me off even later, now the train is delayed. And it’s pissing it down.
Everything ran really smoothly in Mada. Get back to the UK, and the bus was late, got stuck in traffic so dropped me off even later, now the train is delayed. And it’s pissing it down.
Back in Madagascar and feels like coming home 🇲🇬
December 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Back in Madagascar and feels like coming home 🇲🇬
Victory 5 mile race in Portsmouth UK, organised by my club City of Portsmouth AC.
Finished 4th in 24:53, on a wet, slippery course. Course itself is slow with lots of turns. So very pleased to break 25 on a day and course like that. On to the next one!
#running #5miles #racing
Finished 4th in 24:53, on a wet, slippery course. Course itself is slow with lots of turns. So very pleased to break 25 on a day and course like that. On to the next one!
#running #5miles #racing
December 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Four weeks of Productive! Completed it.
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Four weeks of Productive! Completed it.
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
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
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
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 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
31:24 chip time. Delighted!
#running #racing #10k
November 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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
31:24 chip time. Delighted!
#running #racing #10k
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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
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.
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
#running
October 22, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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
#running
Jogging it home, getting the job done ✌🏼
#GreatSouthRun2025
#GreatSouthRun2025
October 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Jogging it home, getting the job done ✌🏼
#GreatSouthRun2025
#GreatSouthRun2025
#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!!
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
#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!!
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!!
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
#GreatSouthRun #GSR2025 #running
October 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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
#GreatSouthRun #GSR2025 #running
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
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 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
#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
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
This exercise is ‘neural flossing’ - 10 days later & I’m symptom free!
Worth every penny! #sciatica
October 14, 2025 at 6:37 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
This exercise is ‘neural flossing’ - 10 days later & I’m symptom free!
Worth every penny! #sciatica
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
So easy to get the miles done with good people ✌🏼 #running #training #MondayMotivation
October 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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
So easy to get the miles done with good people ✌🏼 #running #training #MondayMotivation
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
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 🙏🏼
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
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 🙏🏼
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 🙏🏼