Now, I will stand behind her!!!
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Monday, 29 March 2010
Gym on a Sunday!
Yes I went last night!
The weather forecast this week is terrible so yet again most of my running will be done indoors at the gym. It is not as good as pounding the pavements but as I have paid my membership I might as well run while watching TV.
Also this week I think I may do a few classes at the gym a colleague of mine who is a member of the same gym has suggested I try a step class she says that unfortunately I will be the only man in the class!!!! Which seems a perfect reason to do the class and it will make a change.
Currently doing a 4 x 500m session on the rowing machine as part of my workout, now this is serious hard work rowing 500m in two minutes then a minute recovery. I burn off 33 calories in two minutes so 132 calories in eight minutes rowing! Trust me you know you have had a workout!
In other news, super Notts won again I just wish the season would end now!
The weather forecast this week is terrible so yet again most of my running will be done indoors at the gym. It is not as good as pounding the pavements but as I have paid my membership I might as well run while watching TV.
Also this week I think I may do a few classes at the gym a colleague of mine who is a member of the same gym has suggested I try a step class she says that unfortunately I will be the only man in the class!!!! Which seems a perfect reason to do the class and it will make a change.
Currently doing a 4 x 500m session on the rowing machine as part of my workout, now this is serious hard work rowing 500m in two minutes then a minute recovery. I burn off 33 calories in two minutes so 132 calories in eight minutes rowing! Trust me you know you have had a workout!
In other news, super Notts won again I just wish the season would end now!
Friday, 26 March 2010
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Crappy weather!
So no running outside last night but surprise surprise I did go to gym and I will be going again tonight!
Running club tomorrow night!
cheers
Running club tomorrow night!
cheers
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
21/03/10 Lincoln City 10k Race Report
Arrived in Lincoln very early the car parking was well signposted so no problems the race was set to start at 11.00am so lining up in the sub 50 minutes section I waited for the start! Here was my first problem I got cold and then when the hooter went I set off too quickly. The route was pretty good with plenty of support. However I did my normal trick and needed a toilet break at about 7k this cost me a couple of minutes and any chance of beating my pb!
The finish was a bit rough as it was cobbled and I had nothing left for the sprint. But it was nice running past the Cathedral and finishing in the castle grounds. My time was a slightly disappointing 46.38.
Met up with my family which was a miracle as there were thousands of people around the finish and had a very nice fish & chip lunch. Which was while eating my lunch I discovered I had split both my trainers so yesterday I had a trip to the local outlet and got some new adidas running shoes at half price. I will be trying them out tonight for the first time with a steady five miles.
My next race is not until the 18th of April another new one at Belton House which I am looking forward too.
21/03/10 Lincoln City 10k stats:
Time: 46.38
Position: 815 out of 4270
Condition: Disappointed
The finish was a bit rough as it was cobbled and I had nothing left for the sprint. But it was nice running past the Cathedral and finishing in the castle grounds. My time was a slightly disappointing 46.38.
Met up with my family which was a miracle as there were thousands of people around the finish and had a very nice fish & chip lunch. Which was while eating my lunch I discovered I had split both my trainers so yesterday I had a trip to the local outlet and got some new adidas running shoes at half price. I will be trying them out tonight for the first time with a steady five miles.
My next race is not until the 18th of April another new one at Belton House which I am looking forward too.
21/03/10 Lincoln City 10k stats:
Time: 46.38
Position: 815 out of 4270
Condition: Disappointed
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Lincoln here I come!
This is my last post until Tuesday when I will report on the City of Lincoln 10k which I am competing in on Sunday! Hopefully I will be meeting up with my Dad, Stepmum & sister. It's always nice to have some support!
Am busy for the next few days and on Monday I am having a scan on my dodgy leg!
In other race news I have entered the Grantham Cup 10k which is on the 18th April and is at Belton House which should be cool have not been to Belton for years.
See ya and keep on running!
Monday, 15 March 2010
14/03/10 Kilomathon Race Report
Ready and raring for the first ever (as we were constantly reminded!) Kilomathon™ arrived at the start with plenty of time met up with a few club members and then waited. It was sunny but cold and I was pleased I had worn my thermal top. The race started at 9.00am and as usual I needed a wee straight away luckily there was a portaloo just before the start so I did not lose any time!
The route was good quite flat and I was feeling pretty confident of achieving my predicted time of 2 hours 15 minutes. At about 17k I started running with a women from Birstall Running Club who kept me going until about 24k when I had to speed up to get my desired time. Rounding the last corner I saw my Mother and Brother. The corner lead onto Meadow Lane which was where the finish was. Now my beloved Notts County is on a Meadow Lane in Nottingham so my brother shouted ‘come on David run down Meadow Lane’ or something like that! So I could see the finish and started sprinting however it was about 400 metres away but I gritted my teeth and came through the finish totally spent. I left nothing on the route.
My time?
2 hours 10 minutes 16 seconds!
Five minutes better than I had hoped, well pleased!
14/03/10 Kilomathon stats:
Time: 2:10.16
Position: 836 out of 5,500ish
Condition: Happy!
The route was good quite flat and I was feeling pretty confident of achieving my predicted time of 2 hours 15 minutes. At about 17k I started running with a women from Birstall Running Club who kept me going until about 24k when I had to speed up to get my desired time. Rounding the last corner I saw my Mother and Brother. The corner lead onto Meadow Lane which was where the finish was. Now my beloved Notts County is on a Meadow Lane in Nottingham so my brother shouted ‘come on David run down Meadow Lane’ or something like that! So I could see the finish and started sprinting however it was about 400 metres away but I gritted my teeth and came through the finish totally spent. I left nothing on the route.
My time?
2 hours 10 minutes 16 seconds!
Five minutes better than I had hoped, well pleased!
14/03/10 Kilomathon stats:
Time: 2:10.16
Position: 836 out of 5,500ish
Condition: Happy!
Friday, 12 March 2010
Sore Hips!
And it's all my fault!
When I go to running club I go straight from work bringing my kit and getting changed before I leave. Last night I forgot my running socks so had to run in the socks I had been wearing all day! Not too bad but my hips are a bit tender this morning.
Should be about fifteen members of my running club doing the Kilomathon so plenty of support just not looking forward to the early start though it does mean I will be home for about 2.00pm.
Watched the second episode of the 'Eddie Izzard - Marathon Man' last night and again incredible what a super hero!
Also a big well done to Christine Bleakly for water skiing the English Channel for this years Sport Relief! I am running the Lincoln City 10k on Sports Relief Sunday so will be wearing my Sport Relief socks!
cheers
When I go to running club I go straight from work bringing my kit and getting changed before I leave. Last night I forgot my running socks so had to run in the socks I had been wearing all day! Not too bad but my hips are a bit tender this morning.
Should be about fifteen members of my running club doing the Kilomathon so plenty of support just not looking forward to the early start though it does mean I will be home for about 2.00pm.
Watched the second episode of the 'Eddie Izzard - Marathon Man' last night and again incredible what a super hero!
Also a big well done to Christine Bleakly for water skiing the English Channel for this years Sport Relief! I am running the Lincoln City 10k on Sports Relief Sunday so will be wearing my Sport Relief socks!
cheers
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Yesssssssss!!!!
My new ‘signed’ Lloyd Cole cd arrived today! Can’t wait to listen to it, it has one of my favourite songs on it ‘undressed’. So leaving work in just over an hour will stick it on my car stereo and listen to it on the way to the gym! Then home for steak & chips and watching the footy!
Notts won again last night! Four in a row and without conceding a goal. It was a local derby against Chesterfield and my son had a fiver riding on it!!
The veins (varicose!) feel like they are going to burst today I have got to wait until the 22nd when I have an appointment for a scan. Hope they are ok for the race!
Take care
Notts won again last night! Four in a row and without conceding a goal. It was a local derby against Chesterfield and my son had a fiver riding on it!!
The veins (varicose!) feel like they are going to burst today I have got to wait until the 22nd when I have an appointment for a scan. Hope they are ok for the race!
Take care
Monday, 8 March 2010
One week to go!!!
Till the first ever Kilomathon!
Ran fifteen miles on Saturday my longest run of the year and my last long one before Sunday’s race. This week will consist of a few short steady runs and trying to eat properly. Feeling pretty confident hoping to finish in less than 2 hours 15 minutes. Though I am feeling a bit of pain in my left ankle which is annoying.
Now that racing season is starting I have had my racing hair cut, grade one all over nicely streamlined need all the help I can get.
Tonight will be a steady 3 miles followed by weights in the gym and a session in the steam room, love the steam room!
cheers
Ran fifteen miles on Saturday my longest run of the year and my last long one before Sunday’s race. This week will consist of a few short steady runs and trying to eat properly. Feeling pretty confident hoping to finish in less than 2 hours 15 minutes. Though I am feeling a bit of pain in my left ankle which is annoying.
Now that racing season is starting I have had my racing hair cut, grade one all over nicely streamlined need all the help I can get.
Tonight will be a steady 3 miles followed by weights in the gym and a session in the steam room, love the steam room!
cheers
Friday, 5 March 2010
10.7 miles!
At a nice and steady pace including hills took me one hour and twenty seven minutes and I felt pretty good afterwards!
So this weekend my last long run before the Kilomathon planning on doing 15 miles and then spending an hour in the sauna at the gym!!
For motivation and inspiration I watched the first part of ‘Eddie Izzard – Marathon Man’ last night. Fantastic nothing but complete respect for the guy. Having run one marathon I know how hard it is but to run 43 in 51 days is just amazing.
cheers
So this weekend my last long run before the Kilomathon planning on doing 15 miles and then spending an hour in the sauna at the gym!!
For motivation and inspiration I watched the first part of ‘Eddie Izzard – Marathon Man’ last night. Fantastic nothing but complete respect for the guy. Having run one marathon I know how hard it is but to run 43 in 51 days is just amazing.
cheers
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
No football last night!
So went to running club, was hard work we did about five and a half miles of hard efforts. I can feel it in my legs this morning but I am feeling slightly more confident about the Kilomathon. My race number is 1871! I am hoping to get two more long runs in (one of at least 15 miles) before the start of next week.
Tonight is the gym, a bit of treadmill sprints, the rower and then upper body weights followed by fifteen minutes in the steam room, lovely!
England v Egypt friendly match on the TV tonight now friendlies are usually rubbish but I will end up watching it.
I am off tomorrow which I am looking forward too, oh, and Notts won again.
cheers
Tonight is the gym, a bit of treadmill sprints, the rower and then upper body weights followed by fifteen minutes in the steam room, lovely!
England v Egypt friendly match on the TV tonight now friendlies are usually rubbish but I will end up watching it.
I am off tomorrow which I am looking forward too, oh, and Notts won again.
cheers
Monday, 1 March 2010
What a nice day!
The first day of March and the sun is shining.
What a difference sunshine & blue skies make!
Had a great weekend my kid’s were on top form as usual did not manage a run though I did go to the gym last night.
Got to run at least six miles tonight then a trip to the gym for weights upper body only and then a session in the steam room.
Football tomorrow night which is always good fun and I think I am off work on Thursday! My lad has his interview for college so I may be taking him which means I will be missing running club again this week! But if I am off I can go for a run in the morning!
Was reading about the correct diet for my new training regime last night. I have got to keep eating the carbs for my running but I need to increase my protein input. According to my reading the best time is in the hour after completing the resistance training (weights). So a trip to Tesco before the gym to get a couple of protein bars.
With my running and now trips to the gym I am a busy boy! Need to get some new gear for the gym I have loads of t-shirts (you get one when you run a race and I ran a lot last year!) but I need a training top and some shorts. So a trip to T K Maxx either one evening or this weekend is in order.
Watched the winter olympics ice hockey final last night, Canada v USA with Canada winning in overtime. Great game, love ice hockey and was pleased Canada won.
Anyway must get on!!!!
What a difference sunshine & blue skies make!
Had a great weekend my kid’s were on top form as usual did not manage a run though I did go to the gym last night.
Got to run at least six miles tonight then a trip to the gym for weights upper body only and then a session in the steam room.
Football tomorrow night which is always good fun and I think I am off work on Thursday! My lad has his interview for college so I may be taking him which means I will be missing running club again this week! But if I am off I can go for a run in the morning!
Was reading about the correct diet for my new training regime last night. I have got to keep eating the carbs for my running but I need to increase my protein input. According to my reading the best time is in the hour after completing the resistance training (weights). So a trip to Tesco before the gym to get a couple of protein bars.
With my running and now trips to the gym I am a busy boy! Need to get some new gear for the gym I have loads of t-shirts (you get one when you run a race and I ran a lot last year!) but I need a training top and some shorts. So a trip to T K Maxx either one evening or this weekend is in order.
Watched the winter olympics ice hockey final last night, Canada v USA with Canada winning in overtime. Great game, love ice hockey and was pleased Canada won.
Anyway must get on!!!!
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