Monday again

Super Notts County got a draw so a replay at Eastlands and more desperately needed money!!

Running at the weekend as planned though my long run on Sunday turned into a long run at the gym. Thinking about entering a duathlon later on this year so I did forty five minutes on the treadmill followed by thirty minutes on the exercise bike followed by another fifteen on the treadmill. The transition is the hardest part but it should be fun and a new challenge. The one I have my eye on is the ‘Evil Sheriff’ off road duathlon at Sherwood Pines in October. 5k run, 16k bike, 3k run not too bad but it is expensive will see what my finances are like later on in the year.

cheers

Brrrrr it's cold

Six miles last night in my shorts!!

Felt really good very comfortable. I think the hours I am doing on the treadmill which I find hard are helping me when I run outside.

So gym and the treadmill tonight, five miles Saturday and my long run Sunday.

Got up this morning about 6.30am went downstairs and as I was galloping(!!!) down the stairs I got cramp in my right calf. Feels like somebody has given me a good kicking. Am I going to have to stretch in the morning now?

As they say on 'Marathon Talk' when asked how much you stretch the answer should be "not as much as I should".

Have a good weekend and come on you pies!!!!

Charity chosen

I am running this year for Nottingham MENCAP!

Monday again!

7.40am I was at the gym! Running on the treadmill!

Did not get out this weekend as I had Charlotte & Sam so as I was driving to work today (not getting my usual lift) I took the opportunity to visit the gym and I may go on my way home.

Tomorrow before the Arsenal v Ipswich game I MUST go for a longish run. Need to get in at least twenty miles this week.

My circumstances will be changing soon!, short term will be a bit rough but long term should be fantastic. Running should not be affected, good thing about running is all you need is yourself.

Countdown has started until the big match. Super Notts County v the millionaires of Manchester City. Fourth round of the FA Cup and the game is on ITV 1 Sunday lunch time.

Excited?

Me?

You bet!!

Friday morning!

7.00am at the gym, weights and treadmill.

Hardcore!

5 miles done

Felt pretty good!

Plans for races this year have changed due to my ongoing financial situation so am concentrating on my two marathons!

Two marathons!

Get me!

Who would ever have thought I would be running two marathons!

Not me thats for sure!

Woke up with a slight cold

Friday morning felt a bit rough so decided to have a rest day!

Saturday feeling much better I had a good session in the gym, weights, treadmill and bike.

So Sunday was my long run only ninety minutes a steady run just over 10 miles was hard work but I am on schedule with my training. Tonight I am going out for a 5 mile run and tomorrow I am going to do some hill repeats!

If there is anybody out there reading this and you are interested in running I recommend you listen to the 'Marathon Talk' podcast! A great listen and very inspirational just google 'Marathon Talk' you won't regret it.

cheers

Popping out again!

Same route as last night, so another 3.1 miles to bank in the old legs.

Am off work tomorrow (flexi day) so I am going to do my weekly long run a couple of days early, approx. two hours running.

Have downloaded the latest 'Marathon Talk' podcast so will listen to that.

Also I am thinking about running for charity again this year and possibly 'Guide Dog's for the Blind' again though I still have not made my mind up. But if I am running at least two marathons and possibly an ultra it would be a shame not to raise any money.

Last night I ran the 3.1 miles in 24.32 but tonight I am going out watchless! just a relaxing run!

cheers

Just going out for a 3.1 mile run.

Feeling a bit tired so only a steady three miler tonight aiming for a long run Friday.

cheers

Nope

Too cold, too dark, way too nice in bed!

Just over 5 miles!

In 42 mins and 47 seconds, nice and steady. I have also got too lose a bit of weight! Put on about five pounds over Christmas nad that isn't just my long hair.

Might go for a run in the morning, might do!

Lack of motivation!

Finding it really hard to get up, go out and run. I thought my entry into the White Peak Marathon would have inspired me but no!

Am staying at my Mother’s tonight and have worked out a route which is just over five miles and I am determined to go out and run it tonight. I will download a new podcast and do a steady run and then back for a nice hot shower. Then settle down and watch the footie on BBC2.

I think it must be the January blues!

cheers

I'm in!

Received confirmation of my entry into the White Peak Marathon which takes place on the 21st May. So training is being increased.

Ran a steady five miles last night and as my car is now fixed I am off to the gym tonight.

Tomorrow is my weekly long run, ten miles plus.

Have a good weekend

Welcome to 2011

Well, I have ran eighteen miles over the last three days and it is going pretty well.

I have sent my cheque off for the White Peak Marathon which is on the 21st May and I am thinking about doing the Sleaford Half on the 20th February.

All go at the moment just need to get my car fixed so I can visit the gym.

Take care