Date & Time : 30/10/09 14:45
Distance : 13 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 126.5 miles
Route : Crown Point Hill, Whittlingham Hall, Big Broad x 3
13 miles, yes 13 that's half a marathon you know. And it didn't feel too bad, was fairly slow, but that was the intention. Ran out of daylight which was a bit of a problem down the back straight of the broad. Fortunately I didn't run into any 'dogging' activity, probably because it was a bit early for that. Then felt a bit queasy after downing two bottles of Lucozade Sport. But apart from that it was all good.
It's a huge psychological barrier to get through and I still have just under 6 months to go, although I know it's going to get a lot harder as the weather starts to deteriorate.
And Norwich won 3-1 away at Stockport which was nice, taking us up to 5th in the league. I'll have to start thinking about getting on the band wagon again soon. Looking forward to a day off tomorrow watching my nephew play West Ham for the Norwich acadamy U12s and then out to Big Kev's for tea.
Saturday, 31 October 2009
Friday, 30 October 2009
177 Days To Go
Date & Time : 30/10/09 06:15
Distance : 4.5 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 113.5 miles
Route : Crown Point Hill, Whittlingham Hall, Big Broad, Home
What a beautiful autumn morning. Really lovely run. Can't wait until tomorrow afternoon when I am going for a big one. This is what a beautiful autumn morning looks like round our way.
Off for a Thai meal with the current Mrs W tonight, haven't had either for ages ;)
Distance : 4.5 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 113.5 miles
Route : Crown Point Hill, Whittlingham Hall, Big Broad, Home
What a beautiful autumn morning. Really lovely run. Can't wait until tomorrow afternoon when I am going for a big one. This is what a beautiful autumn morning looks like round our way.
Off for a Thai meal with the current Mrs W tonight, haven't had either for ages ;)
Thursday, 29 October 2009
179 Days To Go
Date & Time : 28/10/09 06:30
Distance : 4.5 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 109 miles
Route : Crown Point Hill, Whittlingham Hall, Big Broad, Home
The first before work run I had done for a while and I enjoyed it despite having wooden legs for the first half mile up the hill. The two ladies walking their dog must have thought there was something wrong with me with all my running gear and gadgets as I lumbered past them. In football there is a term 'win ugly' which is winning a game after playing badly - I think I have invented 'run ugly'.
Anyway going again tomorrow morning, then planning a long one on Saturday afternoon, hopefully 13 miles! Will also give my newly acquired VLM running jacket a road test - thanks Michael.
Will also start promoting my fundraising page at the weekend, so get those credit cards out and revved up please.
Distance : 4.5 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 109 miles
Route : Crown Point Hill, Whittlingham Hall, Big Broad, Home
The first before work run I had done for a while and I enjoyed it despite having wooden legs for the first half mile up the hill. The two ladies walking their dog must have thought there was something wrong with me with all my running gear and gadgets as I lumbered past them. In football there is a term 'win ugly' which is winning a game after playing badly - I think I have invented 'run ugly'.
Anyway going again tomorrow morning, then planning a long one on Saturday afternoon, hopefully 13 miles! Will also give my newly acquired VLM running jacket a road test - thanks Michael.
Will also start promoting my fundraising page at the weekend, so get those credit cards out and revved up please.
Monday, 26 October 2009
181 Days To Go
Date & Time : 26/10/09 19:15
Distance : 6 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 104.5 miles
Route : Inner Ring Road x 1
That's the hundred up - yaaaayyyy! Felt crap at work all day but decided to go for a run anyway, which is the best thing I could have done. It cleared my head completely and I felt ten times better afterwards. I felt strong for the full 6 miles, so will try for at least 10 tonight.
Watched The Damned United last night which features Michael Sheen as Brian Clough and his ill fated 44 days in charge of Leeds United in 1974. I thought it was really good, even though it didn't get great reviews - a must for any Cloughie fan. He also played David Frost in Frost/Nixon which is an excellent film.
Distance : 6 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 104.5 miles
Route : Inner Ring Road x 1
That's the hundred up - yaaaayyyy! Felt crap at work all day but decided to go for a run anyway, which is the best thing I could have done. It cleared my head completely and I felt ten times better afterwards. I felt strong for the full 6 miles, so will try for at least 10 tonight.
Watched The Damned United last night which features Michael Sheen as Brian Clough and his ill fated 44 days in charge of Leeds United in 1974. I thought it was really good, even though it didn't get great reviews - a must for any Cloughie fan. He also played David Frost in Frost/Nixon which is an excellent film.
Sunday, 25 October 2009
183 Days To Go
Date & Time : 24/10/09 08:00
Distance : 6.5 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 98.5 miles
Route : Crown Point Hill, Whittlingham Hall, Big Broad, Martineau Lane, White Horse Lane, Home
This was a good one despite having a head cold / man flu whatever you want to call it. Got out early, a little drizzle in the air, no wind, perfect conditions. Might go again tonight (Sunday) just to get through 100 mile barrier.
On Friday Lorraine and I went to the school assembly as both Issy and Ellie had been awarded star pupil certificates for the half term, it made us both very proud to listen to what was said about them - we must be doing something right.
Yesterday afternoon I was a VIP at Carrow Road courtesy of Aviva and a couple of tickets that Guzzy and I won in an auction at Big Kev's charity golf day back in September. It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, even though the football wasn't great we got the right result beating Swindon 1-0 to take us up to 5 in the table - and Ipswich failed to win again :)
Distance : 6.5 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 98.5 miles
Route : Crown Point Hill, Whittlingham Hall, Big Broad, Martineau Lane, White Horse Lane, Home
This was a good one despite having a head cold / man flu whatever you want to call it. Got out early, a little drizzle in the air, no wind, perfect conditions. Might go again tonight (Sunday) just to get through 100 mile barrier.
On Friday Lorraine and I went to the school assembly as both Issy and Ellie had been awarded star pupil certificates for the half term, it made us both very proud to listen to what was said about them - we must be doing something right.
Yesterday afternoon I was a VIP at Carrow Road courtesy of Aviva and a couple of tickets that Guzzy and I won in an auction at Big Kev's charity golf day back in September. It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, even though the football wasn't great we got the right result beating Swindon 1-0 to take us up to 5 in the table - and Ipswich failed to win again :)
Thursday, 22 October 2009
187 Days To Go
Date & Time : 19/10/09 20:15
Distance : 6 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 92 miles
Route : Brackondale, Rose Lane, Riverside Road, Ketts Hill (ouchy), Plumstead Road, Harvey Lane, Home
This marathon training business can be tough not just physically but mentally as well. I experienced both on this run.
Having played football (badly, but that's another blog) on Sunday my legs felt heavy before I started, and after only 50 yards I felt a twinge at the top of my right leg and thought "shall I turn back and not bother tonight, after all I have enough excuses, it's late, I'm injured, my legs ache, I've had a big tea, there is always tomorrow". I was very close to stopping .... but I didn't.
I kept going and eventually completed a slow and painful 6 miles but mentally I had been strong and my will power kept me going which felt great. Well done me.
Distance : 6 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 92 miles
Route : Brackondale, Rose Lane, Riverside Road, Ketts Hill (ouchy), Plumstead Road, Harvey Lane, Home
This marathon training business can be tough not just physically but mentally as well. I experienced both on this run.
Having played football (badly, but that's another blog) on Sunday my legs felt heavy before I started, and after only 50 yards I felt a twinge at the top of my right leg and thought "shall I turn back and not bother tonight, after all I have enough excuses, it's late, I'm injured, my legs ache, I've had a big tea, there is always tomorrow". I was very close to stopping .... but I didn't.
I kept going and eventually completed a slow and painful 6 miles but mentally I had been strong and my will power kept me going which felt great. Well done me.
Saturday, 17 October 2009
190 Days To Go
Date & Time : 17/10/09 11:15
Distance : 6 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 86 miles
Route : Grove Walk, Eaton Park and back
I dropped Issy and Ellie off for their weekly dance lesson and then headed out towards Eaton Park. I decided to push on a bit today in terms of pace and it went reasonably well, managing just over 9 min miles for all but the last one. A couple of laps around Eaton Park was good.
Last night was the FOTS (Friends of Trowse School) Quiz and Chips night, which incidently was my 4th night out in a row this week, and I am starting to feel the effects. Our team 'The Desperate Trowse Wives' finished 3rd out of 11 teams which is a very respectable outcome - should have been 2nd but we blew the final round, probably due to the beer and wine starting to take effect and no likes the winners in these sort of things.
My 5th and last night out in row is a dinner party at the Blazer's tonight - I think it's Indian themed so expect one of Big Kev's special currys will be on the menu.
Need to get a few good runs in next week - I am hoping to do a 13 miler next weekend, but we'll see how the week progresses before making that decision.
Distance : 6 miles
Total Training Distance (since beginning Sept 09) : 86 miles
Route : Grove Walk, Eaton Park and back
I dropped Issy and Ellie off for their weekly dance lesson and then headed out towards Eaton Park. I decided to push on a bit today in terms of pace and it went reasonably well, managing just over 9 min miles for all but the last one. A couple of laps around Eaton Park was good.
Last night was the FOTS (Friends of Trowse School) Quiz and Chips night, which incidently was my 4th night out in a row this week, and I am starting to feel the effects. Our team 'The Desperate Trowse Wives' finished 3rd out of 11 teams which is a very respectable outcome - should have been 2nd but we blew the final round, probably due to the beer and wine starting to take effect and no likes the winners in these sort of things.
My 5th and last night out in row is a dinner party at the Blazer's tonight - I think it's Indian themed so expect one of Big Kev's special currys will be on the menu.
Need to get a few good runs in next week - I am hoping to do a 13 miler next weekend, but we'll see how the week progresses before making that decision.
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