Paul Tonkinson
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comedian / writer - podcaster… Running Commentary - @RunComPod on the twitter. Book out - 26.2 Miles To Happiness, next book incoming
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Book launch klaxon !
Today is the day. Out in the shops.
Just done Virgin Radio with Chris Evans, right laugh. Radio 2 this afternoon - 4 ish.
Time for a run in between.
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Re holidays / vaccines.
Saddened by “ the kids should suck it up - realise life’s unfair “ take.
Two academic years ruined, decreased job prospects, increased mental health problems, paying for all this in perpetuity.
Don’t worry everyone - think they’ve got the message !
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@KirstieMAllsopp
@cockbeard
@Glinner
How many “ individual “ examples would be necessary to rethink ?
Its not smearing a group its accepting the obvious truth that bad faith actors exist and safety is compromised as a result.
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What a moment !
15-year-old amateur boxer Tadhg O'Donnell receiving a hero's welcome back at his school after winning a gold medal for Ireland in the European Junior Championships earlier this month…
[📽️ Temple Carrig School]
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@AndyMitten
Mental fatigue post Barca / Newcastle / West Ham….
If we get top 4, win another cup it’s an incredible season.
I’ve got faith.
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Coming soon ( ish ) - first sighting of - me book !!
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@robmulholland
@laurenpattison
A mate of mine came round to grandmas for a snack, this is bout ten years ago, she found out he was a vegetarian and she brought him out a pickled onion on a plate.
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@JonathanPieNews
An apology never satisfies the mob ! It only inflames their passion for blood. The darkness in their souls demands a perfection that can never be realised on earth. In time the mob eats itself because nobody is woke enough.
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Real shame this morning. The passing of Sean Lock. A deeply funny man, and an absolute gent.
Bumped into him regularly this summer, he was on fine form.
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@ZubyMusic
Probably generational. I’m 52, been married 23 yrs. Shared money from beginning. If you go into it distrustful somethings wrong IMO.
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My 17 yr old son, who I adore but have very rarely connected with for at least a year just looked deep into my eyes and said - “ let’s smoke weed in the lockdown “
#nobrainer
#whynot
?
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Amidst the noise, incredible how nature replenishes itself. There’s dolphins in the canals of Venice. Out walking today, Hampstead Heath - in the foliage, a silverback gorilla.
Kenwood house cafe - bloody giraffe working behind the counter !
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@MikeH_PR
Because you are prioritising political aims over actual human life. Be honest. I don't know you but surely you don't ultimately believe / want this
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Weds night.
Sons 23rd birthday.
When he was born - I held him in my arms and sang with happiness.
We’re on the amaretto.
Salut x
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I’m doing this.
Lucky that i’ve landed on the longest ever MDS.
3 MONTHS TO GO 🏜️
On the program: 6 timed stages and 252 kilometers. This will be the longest edition in the history of the MDS.
Don't miss it!
🚨 Registration closes on Wednesday, January 31, 2024:
#MDS
#MDSLegendary
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@talkRADIO
@mrmarkdolan
Two of my daughters peers ( shes 20 ) have committed suicide this week.
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Half the country thinks - if people don’t start going outside and doing stuff. We’ll never get back to “ normal “
Other half thinks - if people just stopped going outside and doing stuff. We might get back to “ normal “
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@MikeH_PR
You're prioritising what you politically want over people's actual lives. Good luck with that.
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Always been a fan of The Police and this was wonderful to wake up to this morning.
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Think you’ve had a tough evening. Wife came to after celebrating Trippiers goal down the pub to realise amidst the carnage that her dress strap had bust, and, not to be indelicate, her tit had made an appearance.
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It’s really important to go a few days without boozing now and then to let body / mind recover.
I’ve finally found a method that works.
2 days off.
342 days on.
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What an honour -
" No refunds "
We are delighted to see
@PaulTonkinson
's book 26.2 Miles to Happiness on the
@sportsbookaward
shortlist for Entertainment Book of the Year.
Congratulations Paul 🎉🎉
#SBA21
#ReadingForSport
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@drdavidsamadi
Because freedom is no longer the default setting for our society.
We’re obsessed with restricting real freedoms because of imaginary harms.
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Not brilliant at this sort of thing - I will be pushing it a tad nearer publication.
It’s coming out Feb 6th.
Available for preorder on Amazon. I should have link here ——-
But I refer you to my first sentence.
Two books I’ve enjoyed enormously this week (and similarly themed):
@stephensfilms
’ memoir of cancer and film-making, “Shooting and cutting”; and Paul Tonkinson’s story of running a marathon “26.2 Miles to Happiness”. Pain, hope, misery and joy. All the big stuff.
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Yo !
I am doing the Marathon des Sables in April. Good cause.
@recoveryrunner7
Helping people recover from addiction / violence / trauma through running.
We need money for kit, events…
Back to back long runs. 75/80 mile weeks.
My legs hurt.
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I don’t usually retweet praise but my wife just told me I’d made her, and I quote “ a cracking fried egg sandwich “
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@DavidLammy
@AndyCSP
Never heard of a vote rescinded before it’s been enacted. Absolute nonsense.
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@mattforde
Recent figures showing unemployment at its lowest since 1975 ? Social division has been with since time began.
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@markchapman
It’s been quite simply one of the best shows on tele. Incredible chemistry. Great gateway to NFL.
Thanks.
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@GaryLineker
Would it be so hard, to just, take time off social media for a few days ?
Impossible ?
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@johnludds
Some people are slagging him off for celebrating.
We’re so confused.
Of course you celebrate a final.
First goal he’s scored since injury.
Good for him
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@MikeH_PR
Too late. Absurd I know but best to consider a bit more before grandstand tweeting ?
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What fun to win !
Great evening last night.
Many thanks to
@DLuxAssociates
snd Bloomsbury.
#norefunds
What a win for
@PaulTonkinson
&
@BloomsburyBooks
- Sports Entertainment Book of the Year at the 2021
@sportsbookaward
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Marathons are hard.
Legs woke me up at 6.
Good luck to everyone recovering.
@DeeringRob
@RunComPod
@PaulTonkinson
I can confirm marathons are hard ! 4:03 for me, what a great day, saw you both on course at the switchbacks, hope your both recovering well today
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@GuruAnaerobic
You’re wrong but thats ok.
They might not be good at it but anyone who laces up and runs is, by definition, a runner.
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Out running today, all good - met a few mates...( by chance ) had a chat - social distances observed...etc..
Turns out -
“ Let’s get together post Corona “
Is the new
“ We must meet up before Xmas “
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Madness.
Paradigm shattering run in Berlin
Phenomenal run in Berlin as Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia clocks 2:11:53 to smash Brigid Kosgei's world marathon record of 2:14:04.
The former 1:59 800m runner was running only her third marathon. 🤯
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Possible upsides ?
We might realise we all absolutely love being alive.
We all like being together, hugging, touching, sharing space.
Whatever that is - we love it. Communality.
The value of the elderly / vulnerable.
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Just putting it out there, in spirit of candour and no wish to offend.
I find myself not “ self pleasuring “ as much during the corona crisis.
It’s almost like, when faced with a global pandemic, I just don’t fancy myself any more.
Also more people round the house.
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As someone from a northern working class background now living, and loving a middle class ( ish ) London life it’s confusing times. I really want to put up a flag up but am worried it will reduce house prices.
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Getting into the “ stand up zone “
last night before a lovely gig.
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@allisonpearson
The councils are just lazy. Encourage people to go to the parks but keep tennis nets down, basketball courts, toilets shut. All part of an unrelenting killjoy squeeze on the public.
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@TheSimonEvans
He just simply made peoples lives better. His consistency. For years, that lightness.
The humility and joy to just lift people every day for years without sharing anything so shoddy as an opinion on matters of the day.
Incredible
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@JonathanShrager
Mourinho called it. Tried to puncture egos. Toughen it up, give it direction. He was undermined / not supported.
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He’ll need a good opener. These gigs are always tough.
Especially outside.
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If vaccines don’t offer enough protection - what’s the point in vaccine passports ?
If they do offer enough protection - what’s the point in vaccine passports ?
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@TheManUtdWay
Thought Ole was a bit late in subs, bit reactive. We went too deep too early.
But - progress !!
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Yup. True legend.
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Never understood the “ stay indoors “ aspect, especially as we know how important ventilation / being outside is.
All virologists I read assert how difficult it is to catch outside.
One of heartening sights this winter has been folk embracing outdoors.
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Jeff Innocent is a brilliant comedian.
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@mattforde
Write down what you think will happen re employment, economy etc in 1/3/5 yrs time. Just as a personal exercise. You’ll be wrong.
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Seems as good a time as any to say —- the paperback is out.
Jazzy cover, more quotes, nominated for award ( !? )
Same book. Bit cheaper.
#norefunds
!!!
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Great to see fans back. Welling up here, and I don’t support them.
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He’s spent most of lockdown
“ spitting bars “ ( ?! ) then he emerges with this.
Most of time he won’t let me share stuff but with this he said ... mmnfgh .. which I think means yes.
Kids got talent.
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Bottle
Sebastian Steudtner — a German pro surfer — rode a wave over 115 feet tall at Nazare, Portugal.
I’m not this tough. Or brave. Or talented...
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@VictoriaPeckham
@Martina
Please keep holding this nonsense to account. What a ridiculous, ill thought out piece of writing. Chief Sports Writer !?
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For the runners. Tuesday track last night - 8 x 800ms ( 1 min rec ) in bang on 3 mins
except the 6th when I collapsed to 3.14 and had a rep off.
Slowly getting swifter !!
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@sundersays
@elonmusk
You think twitter under Dorsey helped amplify or de-escalate BLM riots in 2020 ? Which happened on much larger scale / timeframe.
I agree it’s a problem but it’s not new.
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The first line is understated comic genius.
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@GSMValentina
@getmetoadoctor
@JonathanPieNews
@jonronson
a response that sort of proves the point, we both know that nothing ever would be good enough, he should have known better, no interest in intent..get rid !!
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In terms of how I’m handling Corona.
Closing in on 2 bottles of wine. Binge watching Mad Men ( !? )
Tipping point.
Fear into fight.
Help the elderly. That’s the only metric.
Love to all.
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Mays like a resilient, slightly dotty Aunt hosting a disastrous vegan garden party where there’s only ham sandwiches on offer. I’m beginning to like her.
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Run a bit faster near the end ?
@UKRunChat
My 5k times been stuck at 20 minutes for about 2 years and im struggling to break to that magic sub 20 mark, can anyone advise anything I can try or change to push through this rut?
#ukrunchat
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@mattforde
Brexiteers don’t want to give us chaos, you think that will be result. It was, ultimately an emotional argument which remain lost. They thought, and still think, it was about economics. It wasn’t.
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@lamarr_mark
@elliotsteelcom
Obvs comics should be, and are allowed to say whatever they want.
( there’s laws around hate speech )
If venues want to stop people like Linehan performing, of course they can, i find it pretty bleak. Hopefully they’ll find another venue.
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@Malachians
I always think we didn’t get prime Mourinho cos of Fergie…
He should have had no part in decision making process.
Moyes !?!
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Really sad to hear. Real inspiration as a kid. Ran 2.09 marathon in late 60’s.
The streak. The vests, the shorts. An innovator and a champion.
RIP. Ron Hill.
Very sad news. I had the pleasure of walking and chatting with him on the way to the start of
@Marathon_Mcr
in 2012 when the weather resembled this photo. A legend of British running.
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What ?! Real honour. Will be great to be at an awards ceremony wondering whether I'll win as opposed to fretting about my opening ten minutes stand up and trying not to swear.
Here it is - our complete shortlists for 2021! 🎊 Congratulations to all our nominated authors and publishers. We will be revealing ALL shortlistees within the hour!
#SBA21
#ReadingForSport
👏
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For those who want to track !!!
I’m on 3031
Follow the “ fun “
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@BiscuitTinQueen
@wank_666
@Paul99927790
happens a lot : my kids ( experienced behind a bar ) have worked several trial shifts : entire evenings for pubs obviously just exploiting them, no feedback, nothing meaningful in it.
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This notion that twitter was some heavenly space of discourse and is now being sullied is absolute nonsense. It is and always will be whatever you make it.
All good and bad is here and you define it.
You curate your timeline.
Would it be too much to say - chill bruv ?
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We have a winner. His name is Harvey Lewis. Get than man…a chair !!
450 miles - 4 and a half days - 108 loops of Laz's backyard. 108 decisions to start. Countless opportunities to quit. At least twice, blood was pouring from his nose. But, in this paradoxical endurance crucible, he is the only one who didn't reach his limit. BIG'S
#backyardultra
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I’m putting it out there, I like broccoli, steamed then, very lightly fried with sesame seed oil and garlic. Lovely.
Does anyone genuinely like broccoli? I mean GENUINELY, like oh-wow-we’re-having-broccoli-tonight-this-is-a-red-letter-day type of like it?
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@FraserNelson
That terminally ill people will be put under pressure to die for financial reasons, and that this is a welcome development.
The reduction of humans to economic units.
I see that as chilling, rather than nuanced and original.
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me looking knackered post a gentle 8 miles with a very fresh faced Jo Pavey
Our new episode is another Interview Special - Paul ran with legendary
@jopavey
and they had a wonderful, wide-ranging chat. Listen this weekend!
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This is a lovely book about extreme distance running. Hypnotic, inspirational and well worth a read on a glorious spring day.
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@mattforde
I don’t understand why there’s a tv debate happening at all.
Members vote for party leaders.
Why is it happening ?
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Happy New Year twitterers - let us run like the wind in the new year, let us laugh like children, let's live like lovers, rolling like thunder, under the covers.
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Bedford.
120–140 miles a week. Liked a drink. Fond of chips.
Real running.
Not all this vaporfly mullarkey.
David Bedford of England en route to winning the senior men's cross country race at San Sebastian, Spain, circa 1971. Photo by Ed Lacey.
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Surely both ?!?!
With salt and vinegar.
And bread and butter for a chip butty.
And a mug of tea.
Help settle a dispute.... Is it ketchup or mushy peas on fish and chips????
#fishandchips
#fishwednesday
#selfisolating
😋😋😋
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This joke was originally told by Rich Hall.
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No drama, no pacemakers. Just a very hilly 4.5 miler in pouring rain this afternoon.
Bet I wasn’t the only runner imagining I was Kipchoge today !?
( 6.05 last mile )
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Love Actuallys one of my favourite films, especially at Xmas. Always cry. I am unashamed.
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Morning marathon runners !
The events will return.
The klaxon will sound and we will charge forth, our legs full of carbs our hearts full of hope.
Merry is our dance
We happy warriors !!
( I’ve had a coffee )
@PaulTonkinson
just finished '26.2 Miles to Happiness' . A great read and could relate to lot written here, as i imagine a lot of marathon runners will. It's definitely inspired me to aim for sub 3 myself now so thanks for the motivation!
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