Well that was horrible.
Nearly my slowest time, over 2 hours, over 20 minutes slower than last year. It was just way too hot. I was fine until mile nine when I started to get dehydrated even taking on fluids at every water station didn’t help. I felt awful!
And then England were rubbish.
What a Sunday!
Full report to follow.
cheers
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Friday, 25 June 2010
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
27c!!
It has forecast temperatures of up to 27c on Sunday!
27c!!!
I ran a steady 3 miles last night, it was pretty hot again, I was wearing a cap and had plenty of water throughout the day but I was knackered.
So not looking good, but will just take it nice and steady.
Finishing at 2.15pm today as I am off home to watch England against Slovenia. England must play better!
They must!
Fingers crossed.
27c!!!
I ran a steady 3 miles last night, it was pretty hot again, I was wearing a cap and had plenty of water throughout the day but I was knackered.
So not looking good, but will just take it nice and steady.
Finishing at 2.15pm today as I am off home to watch England against Slovenia. England must play better!
They must!
Fingers crossed.
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
One of those nights!
Set off for a steady five miles last night but really could not get into it. It was really hot and I had to walk a couple of times!
Have got a bit of pain in the top of my right foot which is annoying, hurts at the start of a run but then slowly subsides.
Tonight is the same distance but hopefully I will be up for it more.
This happens before every race I do, the last few training runs being a bit crap.
Also went to the gym last night just did a bit of exercise bike and then about fifteen minutes in the Jacuzzi followed by a sauna.
Not sure what the forecast is for Sunday yet but I hope it cools down a bit.
cheers
ps still got the beard
Have got a bit of pain in the top of my right foot which is annoying, hurts at the start of a run but then slowly subsides.
Tonight is the same distance but hopefully I will be up for it more.
This happens before every race I do, the last few training runs being a bit crap.
Also went to the gym last night just did a bit of exercise bike and then about fifteen minutes in the Jacuzzi followed by a sauna.
Not sure what the forecast is for Sunday yet but I hope it cools down a bit.
cheers
ps still got the beard
Monday, 21 June 2010
Weekend running
Well the past weekend resulted in one running session of 8 miles and one press up session. Last night I managed 70 press ups in one go, so only 30 more to go.
With a week to go until the Mansfield Half all my usual aches and pains are turning up.
Also I have not shaved for a week, ‘backing the beard’ ie as long as England stay in the World Cup I am not shaving. Well England look as though they may be leaving early unless they pull their collective finger out. But as the weather has improved there is no way I can run 13.1 miles with a full beard so it will be disappearing before the weekend.
Tonight is a bit of a run followed by a trip to the gym, not watching the live match tonight think I will just watch the highlights instead.
Cheers
With a week to go until the Mansfield Half all my usual aches and pains are turning up.
Also I have not shaved for a week, ‘backing the beard’ ie as long as England stay in the World Cup I am not shaving. Well England look as though they may be leaving early unless they pull their collective finger out. But as the weather has improved there is no way I can run 13.1 miles with a full beard so it will be disappearing before the weekend.
Tonight is a bit of a run followed by a trip to the gym, not watching the live match tonight think I will just watch the highlights instead.
Cheers
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Bit rubbish
Last night I didn’t go for a run! I had a lift home and was dropped off about a mile away so had to walk a mile then when I got in I just couldn’t be bothered.
Did do my second 100 press up challenge session which consisted of 20,20,22,22,24,20 and 20 sets of press ups with a 45 second recovery in between. Supposed to be doing this four times a week for two weeks then up the number of reps in each set so hopefully in three weeks I can complete the challenge of 100 press ups in one go!
Definitely running at least seven miles tonight hopefully a couple more. Have to pick my car up from my mates house tonight so will do my seven or eight miles route then tag on a couple to get me to his house.
Beautiful day today and I am in a better mood although I have got some pain in my left lower leg. I think my varicose veins are having a bit of a party.
Getting quite excited about the Mansfield Half, I do like pretending to be an athlete for a couple of hours. Looking forward to getting my number.
cheers
Did do my second 100 press up challenge session which consisted of 20,20,22,22,24,20 and 20 sets of press ups with a 45 second recovery in between. Supposed to be doing this four times a week for two weeks then up the number of reps in each set so hopefully in three weeks I can complete the challenge of 100 press ups in one go!
Definitely running at least seven miles tonight hopefully a couple more. Have to pick my car up from my mates house tonight so will do my seven or eight miles route then tag on a couple to get me to his house.
Beautiful day today and I am in a better mood although I have got some pain in my left lower leg. I think my varicose veins are having a bit of a party.
Getting quite excited about the Mansfield Half, I do like pretending to be an athlete for a couple of hours. Looking forward to getting my number.
cheers
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
You know when….
….you need something to look forward too?
Well that’s me today.
I was looking forward to the England v USA game and then England were as usual rubbish.
I am looking forward to seeing my daughter’s art exhibition on Thursday.
I am looking forward to having Charlotte & Sam this weekend.
I am looking forward to the Mansfield Half marathon on the 27th.
But then what?
Oh, I am in a bad mood today!
Tonight according to my schedule I am doing a 5 mile run then home for some tea and the Brazil v North Korea game followed by ‘James Corden’s World Cup Live’ with special guests Jimmy Greaves and Pixie Lott and as a special treat here’s a picture of Jimmy Greaves!
Ha Ha only joking! Here’s a picture of the rather attractive Pixie Lott!
Hopefully I will be in a better mood tomorrow, see ya
Well that’s me today.
I was looking forward to the England v USA game and then England were as usual rubbish.
I am looking forward to seeing my daughter’s art exhibition on Thursday.
I am looking forward to having Charlotte & Sam this weekend.
I am looking forward to the Mansfield Half marathon on the 27th.
But then what?
Oh, I am in a bad mood today!
Tonight according to my schedule I am doing a 5 mile run then home for some tea and the Brazil v North Korea game followed by ‘James Corden’s World Cup Live’ with special guests Jimmy Greaves and Pixie Lott and as a special treat here’s a picture of Jimmy Greaves!
Ha Ha only joking! Here’s a picture of the rather attractive Pixie Lott!
Hopefully I will be in a better mood tomorrow, see ya
Monday, 14 June 2010
Well...
...I've entered the Mansfield Half Marathon and now my ankle is hurting!
Ran 10 miles yesterday felt ok-ish! I think the pain is just some mental thing.
Rest night tonight though I am off to the gym for a sauna and some upper body stuff.
Did the first press up session last night, very hard though I think I may be ready for the 100 in a couple of weeks. I think I will wait until the week after the half marathon. Don't want to do too much.
Using the Mansfield Half as practice for the Newark Half in August. I won't be very quick at Mansfield hopefully about 1.48 but I would like to get near my PB at Newark! I would love to get under 1.40.
cheers
Ran 10 miles yesterday felt ok-ish! I think the pain is just some mental thing.
Rest night tonight though I am off to the gym for a sauna and some upper body stuff.
Did the first press up session last night, very hard though I think I may be ready for the 100 in a couple of weeks. I think I will wait until the week after the half marathon. Don't want to do too much.
Using the Mansfield Half as practice for the Newark Half in August. I won't be very quick at Mansfield hopefully about 1.48 but I would like to get near my PB at Newark! I would love to get under 1.40.
cheers
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Gym!
Was very busy last night, did 10k on the bike then some weights.
I’m hoping it stays fine today as my schedule dictates a 7 mile run tonight.
Can’t wait till Friday this week seems to be really dragging and I have got nothing else to tell you about.
So until next time.
I’m hoping it stays fine today as my schedule dictates a 7 mile run tonight.
Can’t wait till Friday this week seems to be really dragging and I have got nothing else to tell you about.
So until next time.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Still training….
…but still have not decided if I am running Mansfield.
Did not get out Sunday morning as it was chucking it down, did do seven miles last night and it was pretty good but a bit humid.
The plan this week is to alternate running with the gym which should hopefully see me visit the gym three times and achieve a weekly mileage of approx 34 miles.
I am also getting in to this 100 press up (push up) challenge, the challenge is (obviously!) to do 100 press ups in one go! This morning I did 50 and could have done a few more. A lad at work is training for it and there was an article in this months ‘Men’s Health’ magazine and there is also a website. I will keep you informed.
The World Cup starts Friday which I am looking forward to and it is the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend so I will have to fit my training around lots of TV sport this weekend.
cheers
Did not get out Sunday morning as it was chucking it down, did do seven miles last night and it was pretty good but a bit humid.
The plan this week is to alternate running with the gym which should hopefully see me visit the gym three times and achieve a weekly mileage of approx 34 miles.
I am also getting in to this 100 press up (push up) challenge, the challenge is (obviously!) to do 100 press ups in one go! This morning I did 50 and could have done a few more. A lad at work is training for it and there was an article in this months ‘Men’s Health’ magazine and there is also a website. I will keep you informed.
The World Cup starts Friday which I am looking forward to and it is the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend so I will have to fit my training around lots of TV sport this weekend.
cheers
Saturday, 5 June 2010
Phew!!
It was a hot one this morning!
Training carries on at pace for the Mansfield Half. Ran 7 miles this morning started at 8.45am and it was red hot had to stop three times because of the heat.
Did a little experiment weighed myself before I started and when I finished and I had lost 2lbs must have all been in sweat.
But will be doing another seven tomorrow, should be cooler.
cheers
Training carries on at pace for the Mansfield Half. Ran 7 miles this morning started at 8.45am and it was red hot had to stop three times because of the heat.
Did a little experiment weighed myself before I started and when I finished and I had lost 2lbs must have all been in sweat.
But will be doing another seven tomorrow, should be cooler.
cheers
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