This special RunClub collaboration brought to life an exclusive T-shirt, gifted to every participant on arrival. RunClub members also had the opportunity to trial a selection of Mizuno shoes, including the Neo Zen 2, Neo Vista 2, and Wave Inspire 22.
With Mizuno shoes on our feet and a 3 × 7-minute session ahead, we set off on a beautiful, quiet loop near Patina, where the event was hosted. As the sun began to set, the sight of a crowd of runners all wearing the T-shirt was truly something special.
Everyone put in a brilliant effort on those reps, with a strong focus on consistency.
Patina once again proved to be a fantastic venue for both the start and finish of the session. Once the run was complete, RunClub members were welcomed with protein smoothies, followed by a selection of nourishing food specially prepared for the event.
We wrapped up the evening with a brilliant conversation with Alex, hearing her words of wisdom and insights into her training approach - ending an inspiring night on a real high.
We notably learned how daily naps have become her secret weapon for recovery. She also shared her transition from an 800m track specialist to the half marathon distance, reflecting on the high of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021) and the challenges she faced in the following years. Ultimately, she rediscovered her joy for training, embracing an “I get to do this” mindset in her day-to-day routine.
A huge thank you to Alex and Mizuno for supporting this event, and to every RunClub member who joined us.
