15:39 5km and The Conclusion of My Blog Series
Starting the season with a PR, how I predicted a 15:30, and why I'm stopping the blog.
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Hey👋, I'm Dr Will, and I'm a runner, coach, scientist, family man, and businessman. This is a personal blog, of what I'm currently working on (or towards) in my running.
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