After undergoing a series of tests and some gym work on their first day back at the training ground on Tuesday, Newcastle United's players were back on the training pitches on Wednesday.
They took part in timed running sessions - and it was clear that they had all been keeping themselves in fine condition over the summer.
Jamal Lewis and Kell Watts were particularly quick out of the blocks, while the likes of Matt Ritchie, Isaac Hayden, Jacob Murphy and Paul Dummett always seem to enjoy such drills a little more than some of their team mates.
But it's certainly fair to say pre-season is well and truly up and running now for the Magpies, and Serena Taylor brought nufc.co.uk this gallery.