tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32724971338488661542024-02-21T14:37:46.767+00:00Ali's Marathon MissionAn insight into the mind of a mathematical genius/footballing wizard/G and his attempts to run 26.2 miles with 29 weeks training.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-13322272566440848592013-04-07T20:57:00.000+01:002013-04-07T20:57:08.556+01:00Sunday 7th April (Week 27) - Paddock Wood Half Marathon<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening folks!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last night I suddenly came to the realisation that I am running a half marathon in the morning. Nervousness kicked in and I never slept so terribly in my life. I had weird Scabies-esque itching and a strange half awake/half asleep state to deal with; but the time soon came in which to wake up and actually do it...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I started well and was egged on by other runners but ran farrrrrr too fast for the first few miles. The heat was almost unbearable as the little training I had done was accomplished in temperatures below 5 degrees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Almost 3 miles in and I actually felt like the task was out-of-hand, but I forced myself on as a drinks break was not far off (Remind me not to eat a banana just before I start running too..). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After some water, all was well!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next couple of miles were hard but bearable; the crowds were very supportive (thanks for the jelly beans!). At 5 miles, I decided to give one of the gel sachets a go. Having never tried these before, I was told that they give you a 'buzz' that will keep you going and excel you! So anyway, I tore the cap off, only to taste what I can only describe as a flavoured glue. It was like swallowing PVA that was dowsed in pure orange juice and sugar. This continued for the next 5 miles as there was a LOT of gel...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The drinks breaks were coming in thick and fast, as were the sponge breaks. There was even a man in the stocks to throw your used sponges at! (Got him right in the nose. YES). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Around 10 miles my legs started to tire. It had been a horrible morning and the finish line could not come sooner. Forcing myself on, I managed to make it back to Paddock Wood high street, where Julie and Mikki were kind enough to support me for the last few yards. The bridge over the train line felt like Everest at that point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But I MADE IT! And in a better time than the Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Absolutely chuffed to bits! A long way to go still until the big one (in terms of training, not time!). Looking forward to the London Marathon still but today has given me another realisation about how far 26.2 miles really is!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Final note, I'd just like to say that yesterday's post was wrong, I actually meant to say the following:</span><br />
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</span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-21631196540213177142013-04-06T21:25:00.001+01:002013-04-06T21:27:37.180+01:00Saturday 6th April (Week 27 (2 Weeks to go!))<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well it's been 10 weeks since I last blogged; a lot has happened since then, not so much in terms of running but so so..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have done a half marathon though; not much training prior to it, just a few 10 mile runs here and there. Was tough but I made it through! I never realised Fordcombe hill was so steep! Anyway, here you go:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Over-the-moon to have finished the half marathon in under 2 hours with very little training. I originally promised after I had done it, that I would push myself to train at least once a week to be ready for the full marathon. This hasn't happened AT ALL. But I have been on a few 10 mile (or so) runs recently but nothing that'll actually prepare me fully for the big day. Here are a couple of recent ones:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">These runs have either been ridiculously easy or ridiculously painful and boring. Let's hope I have a good day on the 21st!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Paddock Wood half tomorrow morning... pretty nervous! AND they don't allow headphones - apparently I'll get disqualified. Balls. Wish me luck!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also, with only 14 days to go, I'd like to make a plea to all people who haven't sponsored us yet (or if you have and would like to sponsor us again!). It's for a great cause and we are not far off of our target amount now - this is the how much it costs to run the Hospice for 1 DAY. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hopefully I'll get a chance to update you all tomorrow to let you know if I make it around Paddock Wood or not.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Peace out.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-20924456314636729072013-01-27T17:37:00.003+00:002013-01-27T17:38:40.032+00:00Sunday 27th January (Week 17)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today I went ANGER-running; and it was successful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Route for Sunday</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Week 17: 11.61 miles, 110 minutes.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-75462559597857496632013-01-15T21:10:00.002+00:002013-01-15T21:20:39.654+00:00Tuesday 15th January (Week 16)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi folks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have started the week on a high, in terms of exercise. After playing for Murderonzidanesfloor FC last night and keeping our unbeaten record going, I tried out the uni gym today. It was successful although I have forgotten how warm it gets in there and was dripping after 15 mins on the treadmill. A bit of rowing and working out what half the machines do, and I was sufficiently happy with my effort. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also ran OUTSIDE once I got home. And a long(ish) way too. And at a decent pace. After a week of little/no exercise, I managed a solid 6.5 miles, without even feeling out of breath. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On another note, I also have a new coach - a man who has experienced marathon running before. (He also ran a marathon after 6 pints and several cigarettes the night before and VERY LITTLE training - and still finished it quicker than I expect to).</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-53593219236027449212013-01-09T21:02:00.002+00:002013-01-09T21:05:11.978+00:00Wednesday 9th January (Week 15)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bonjour!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">No excuses I'm afraid, just poor effort all round and I sincerely apologise to all fans of the blog. I didn't even have a particularly busy Christmas or new year (although starting a new uni course has been a slight distraction) and you deserve better from me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, it's not just the blog posts that have been lacking. My running schedule has slowed to an almost complete stop and I hate myself because of this. I only have 8 weeks now until my first real test - the Tunbridge Wells half marathon, and at this rate it is going to take some sort of miracle/trying much harder. On top of this, my general fitness through football has also been minimal due to terrible weather and Christmas; apart from the occasional six aside game.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Christmas was however a great giver of goodies (nice alliteration) for running. I got some Adidas leggings, Adidas breathable running socks and a Virgin London Marathon T-shirt - Cheers mother. They are somewhere in amongst all this stuff...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">...And actually acts like a baby when sleeping. Her name is Princess-Ham-of-Langton.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Christmas inevitably brought with it some amazing food too. I ate a LOT. And it was great. Didn't take it as far as Caroline though and cook 5 courses for herself. Jeeze...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have forced myself to go out twice in the last two days to get myself going again; and to be fair, it hasn't been too bad at all. Yesterday was far far easier than it should have been for a man who hasn't run for a couple of weeks; I think the leggings helped me, I'm so streamlined now...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And again today, the effect of tight trousers had repeated itself. Another nice light jog, practically the same route, with no real problems apart from the cold air tightening my chest. No chaffing, as I'm sure you're all keen to know about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That's all for now though folks, fingers crossed I'll get my arse in gear and go again either tomorrow or Friday and another update over the weekend!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-41159568052731324452012-12-12T20:25:00.004+00:002012-12-12T20:25:44.549+00:00Wednesday 12th December (Week 11)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hello folks. Apologies for the (non-existent) updates recently, running has been going badly... I have run 4 miles in 9 days - that's an average of 0.44444444 miles a day. Shit eh?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh well, it's cold. And I'm busy doing fun things like jigsaws, watching tv and eating. Shit. I don't seem to be putting on weight though which is a good sign. Good metabolism n all. And I only have 10 days left of work. Woooooooo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-21648023158445034532012-12-03T22:06:00.001+00:002012-12-03T22:19:14.759+00:00Monday 3rd December (Week 10)<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Playing football yesterday was a disaster - not in terms of exercise but in terms of pitch quality and inadequate refereeing. The pitch was so frozen that your studs couldn't get through, yet the ref seemed to think that it was "safe" (in his words). It was like playing on a mix of concrete and sheet ice and everytime you fell over/tried to make a tackle, the ground would cut up your legs. Despite the injuries obtained from yesterday, I man'd up and forced myself out this evening after a hard day at work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I went out today with no idea of where to go (again) or with any distance or time frame in mind. Started running though and soon I was running through the centre of Tunbridge Wells, when it occurred to me how many roads there are that I have no idea where they go. And that was it. My goal for the run was to explore. I felt good today and decided to take it slow and just listen to my music which was fun. This is where I'd like to introduce a new feature...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I would like you guys to help me come up with good running music for when I finally have to conquer this mission. Something bassy, dancy, cheesy, jazzy, anything that'll keep me <strike>smiling</strike> alert whilst I'm running!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But anyway, today was brilliant as I mentioned earlier. My breathing wasn't a problem, my legs weren't tired and most importantly it wasn't too cold or raining. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I wore a much better choice of pants as I'm sure you were all dying to know; although I may invest in some 'actual' running pants in order to put an end to the chafing between my thighs. (After a quick googling, it appears that these are called compression shorts. If anyone has any experience in this subject, please contact me with some advice!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I just kept running and running down roads I'd never seen before (until I got a little lost) and ended up breaking into double figures in mileage!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This one is our donations page; again feel free to visit it but not very exciting at the moment! It will start to get more exciting as we get nearer the event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I will be setting up a few things for you guys to participate in, it won't be too costly and you may have a chance to win some goodies!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I decided that it's about time I started running in the light as that is when I will actually be DOING the mission. I came up with the idea of running before work; not sure why I went for today, but so so...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Turns out it's STILL not light at half 6! Anyway, getting up was horrendous (but helped by good ol' Radio 6). I managed another 5(ish) miles this morning but it was freezing and it made it hard to breathe; it also didn't help that I barely had dinner last night OR breakfast before I went, so my sugar levels were low and the "passing-out" feeling was looming over me. DON'T WORRY GUYS, I DIDN'T </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On another note, I'd like to mention yet another item of clothing that does not suit running of my standard. If any of you own a Prostar baselayer, do NOT wear it running. I felt like a right tw** as it rides up your <strike>belly rolls</strike> abs and ends up quite tight around belly button height, thus reducing the ability to breathe. On top of the cold weather, this is not something that you want... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I took this picture of myself (ahem) wearing said garment:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And a photo without it for Alex Durrant:</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-80054103244256309002012-11-26T21:25:00.000+00:002012-11-26T21:25:11.045+00:00Week's 8 and 9<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">HELLO! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'd like to apologise profusely for the lack of 'action' on the blog. It's been partly due to the laziness of myself and the other part due to my extremely busy schedule. This weekend I had a very important meeting with a Christmas market in Nottingham and last week I was just plain old lackadaisical...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The weekend was fun though; sorted all Christmas presents bar one.., ate lots of tasty food, got a little tiddly after half a bottle of wine, half watched a film, ate lots of sweets, had 3 poo's, went to the cinema, almost bought another onesie, ate horrible risotto then good cheesecake, and drove around 400 miles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also got to see this lovely site, and then again in about 30 freeze frame slowmo photo's on my phone...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was also shown round an exhibition at Nottingham contemporary which was pretty cool. It was full of lots of sequinned flags and paintings from Haiti about voodoo and the history of Haiti. This was one of the coolest pieces:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And there was a sculpture that represented a man giving birth. SCARY SHIT.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But anyway, I know why you guys followed the link, you all want to know how I'm doing right?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I ran once last week, on Wednesday - a big one. It hurt quite a lot actually; fortunately no pant problems then though. Here is my route:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Route for Wednesday Week 8: 8.07 miles, 75 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So yeah, not bad eh. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And then moving on to this week, I have been out tonight after 5 days of no exercise. I seem to have been smoking in my sleep or someone has been shrinking my lungs whilst I'm not looking... I CAN'T BREATHE AGAIN. Fuck. Maybe I just need to go out more often. But anyway, I managed 4 and a half so not all bad. But I MUST get myself out there more often this week (please stop raining and being cold). Here is my route anyway:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Route for Monday Week 9: 4.48 miles, 40 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Estimated Marathon Completion Time: Probably somewhere around 6 hours</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh and I forgot to mention, my pants were yet again the wrong choice (apparently). I'm not going to photograph these ones though I'm afraid as they are currently sweaty and disgusting...(unless I get any special requests). My "inner-thighs" feel like they've been scraped by sandpaper over and over. Think I need to buy more Vaseline. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well for now, that's all folks...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Actually, I have one more special feature for you guys this week as I found these lovely photo's:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-61350034250223016582012-11-14T19:41:00.002+00:002012-11-14T19:41:30.981+00:00Wednesday 13th November (Week 7)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hello friends. I am great, thanks for asking. The running is getting easier by the day. Taking a day off today to rest my legs for football tomorrow, but managed 6 and a half miles yesterday. Here is my route:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've decided that I would like some more support with my running, so I am going to be asking for advice for a new blog "feature", which will start in a couple of weeks time.. I would also appreciate people honking me/shouting at me when I'm running - supportive and constructive criticism only please.</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-77733147460323357702012-11-12T21:08:00.002+00:002012-11-12T21:08:13.648+00:00Monday 12th November (Week 7)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I'm now 7 weeks in. Crazy! Struggled with another week without running but so so...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another trip to Nottingham though which was FUNNN; I saw Father Christmas, his reindeer and a lady ironing steak and ate my weight's worth of wagamama's, pizza express and roast dinners. I did take my running gear with me but didn't manage a run - mainly due to the shitty feeling in my belly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But I digress...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is a hilarious shot of a reindeer and a photo of Father Christmas and his "helpers":</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We also went to a Performance Art evening which was interesting to say the least. There was a cheap bar, a room where you had to throw shots of white lightning at cardboard triangles, a lady with a standing outside with a cone on her head, people drawing, a band who faced backwards but had masks on the back of their heads, a man playing a banjolele singing about werewolves, a lady forcing herself to drink salty milk so she threw up everywhere whilst staring at the audience and forcing them to eat gingerbread, and my favourite: a lady dancing and ironing steak. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Her she is in all her glory:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today I thought I'd struggle but not too bad. Back to the usual 5 or so miles. Need to keep on top of it this week! The trainers are doing wonders for my feet it seems.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-80719372875573238992012-11-05T21:09:00.000+00:002012-11-05T21:12:26.148+00:00Sunday 4th November (Week 5)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Evening all. Running this afternoon was tough as expected. The copious amounts of fast food that has passed my lips in the last 2 weeks has undoubtedly had an effect to the rate at which I am running. This run did however give me a chance to test out the new gear!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And here they are, say hello to my Brooks Ghost 5 Trainers (they even sound cool)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They were a bit pricey though and wangled a deal with my running partner in order to accept them as an early Christmas present. Tidy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Next item of the new gear, a new baselayer. With the evenings getting darker (well daylight being non-existent), I have purchased a fluorescent one. Nike n all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And here's my route for those that care!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-43745436770857901852012-11-04T15:13:00.001+00:002012-11-04T22:23:51.720+00:00Week's 4 and 5<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sorry for the lack of update folks; been a busy couple of weeks. Unfortunately the running has not been going as well as I'd have like it to, but hey-ho...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The last couple of weeks have been fun though; a trip to London, gig in Nottingham, cake baking, an evening at the Amex and a hell of a lot of fast food. I definitely feel the need to get back into the exercise regime.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have discovered that I have a talent for baking. CHECK THESE OUT</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And to finish it off Lokamotiv Simmonds managed their first clean sheet of the season with a stunning 0-0 draw with Ramsey, so we went for celebratory drinks to discuss next week and cage-fighting chickens.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-48803222118423126642012-10-21T23:45:00.001+01:002012-10-21T23:45:32.739+01:00Sunday 21st October (Week 3)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With the prospect of playing no football over the weekend and the lack of a certain person being around (still), I turned my attention to sleeping... with a bit of running on the side. Friday night was a write off however as I was invited out on the town with the Simmonds crew for some end of week drinks. I think Julie was competing with everyone else with the drinking as this photo shows:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But anyway, Saturday brought us the visit of Middlesbrough...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And Sunday, running had to be met with pride... and it was! A nice 10 hour lie in and I was ready and raring to go. The weather was beautiful: light rain and a reasonable wind, perfect for a jog (pronounced yog). After a little stretch, I began running, having no idea of where I wanted to go or how long I wanted to take. With QPR v Everton on TV, I didn't mind being out for a while...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But today was very successful, I just kept going! For miles! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And it appears that I passed people I knew today (nothing like a bit of encouragement)...</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi Man in Orange Mini, thanks for the support and the wave and honk, but I didn't see who you were.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi People on Speldhurst Hill, I'm sorry for running past your pub on a Sunday afternoon, thanks for the advice/abuse (not sure which it was).</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But yes; the running was sublime. 8 miles, 95 minutes. Really bloody sore now though... not my legs but my shoulders, apparently running is all in the arms...</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-63013978419508133242012-10-17T21:01:00.002+01:002012-10-17T21:01:29.583+01:00Wednesday 17th October (Week 3)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I got a little worried yesterday... I had plan to run around 3 miles just to loosen the legs up but could barely do that. Breathing was all wrong, did not feel comfortable and had to retire after just 20 mins...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And worst of all, I got overtaken by an electric wheelchair...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But anyway, I decided that I needed to prove to myself that I am still up to this marathon task (ha) and today was the day to get back on schedule. I was still a little overwhelmed at how far I had managed to run on Monday of this week - smashing my 4 mile target.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The hardest bit today was getting out the house, with temperatures of 7 degrees outside (now it doesn't sound so cold... but it was!). Alas, today was the smoothest run yet. I feel great. Felt like I could have doubled my distance and very proud of myself!</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-58160536656064993632012-10-15T21:07:00.000+01:002012-10-15T21:07:40.247+01:00Monday 15th October (Week 3)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After a shattering weekend of football including a trip to prison, the running must continue...</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I took to the streets of Tunbridge Wells today in the hope of beating the 4 mile mark (and all of my previous efforts). However, struggling with injuries from the weekend, I was sore. Really sore. A whopping bruise on my thigh, did not help with the pressure of running.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The running was OK though! Got into it and tried a different route; really regret choosing to run UP Major York's Road to finish though. Finally starting to actually enjoy it now, just need to keep it up... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm starting to think that it may be wise to purchase some ACTUAL running shoes now because as cool as I look in my pink and black astro's, they are starting to produce little blisters on my toes...</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-13871228338175087512012-10-11T22:46:00.003+01:002012-10-11T22:48:36.482+01:00Blackhorse FC 1 - 2 Lokamotiv Simmonds<span style="color: #1c1c1c; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 1.462em; line-height: 1.11;">Ali Jones scored a stunning winner as Lokamotiv brought their losing streak to an end, denying Blackhorse F.C. their third win of the season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A string of top-class saves from Sam Roberts kept Blackhorse at bay after Alex Carl squeezed his shot past the Blackhorse keeper to put Lokamotiv ahead. A domination of possession kept Lokamotiv on top and Ali Jones missed several chances to double the lead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Going into the break Lokamotiv looked the much better side, creating the most chances and controlling the game. Unfortunately due to missing key players like Johnny Waters and Laurence Ford, Lokamotiv were lacking in fitness (and substitutes). In the second half, things took a turn and Blackhorse equalised due to some sloppy defending from Rob Jones. They continued to pile on the pressure and had plenty of shots at the keeper, but Roberts was proving impossible to beat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the closing stages of the game, Lokamotiv resorted to pumping the ball forwards - Reece Crowhurst and Callum Funnell pushing on to support the stranded Jones. Against the run of play, Lokamotiv created a corner which proved to be the decisive moment. A dummy run to the back post and a quick change of direction shocked the Blackhorse defense as Carl drilled in the ball for Jones to volley home past the keeper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A win could lift Simmonds off the bottom this week on goal difference and may provide the confidence that they have lacked so far this season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Goals: A. Jones & A. Carl</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Player Ratings (out of 10): Roberts (11), Crowhurst (9), Funnell (9), R. Jones (2.5), A. Carl (9), A. Jones (9)</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-8339888131329429992012-10-10T21:08:00.002+01:002012-10-10T21:08:26.279+01:00Wednesday 10th October (Week 2)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">BOOM</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Wasn't meant to run today according to the schedule but football tomorrow night so thought I'd try and cure the burning calves and go for it again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3.3 miles - much much better. Actually solid running for 30 minutes; have a feeling I may be more sore tomorrow though...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Route for Wednesday Week 2: 3.30 miles, 30 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">P.S If anyone is interested in my pants "situation", Calvin Kleins today - worked a treat. (Also a quick thank you to Callum Funnell for the Vaseline suggestion - magic!)</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-6270160530944646992012-10-09T21:47:00.001+01:002012-10-09T21:47:25.621+01:00Tuesday 9th October (Week 2)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So training week 1 was a bit of a disaster... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With it being the same week as the release of Fifa '013, it became increasingly difficult to become motivated. I managed to scoop myself out of my slumber for one night only, forcing myself to at least go for a walk. This wasn't too unsuccessful as I managed to walk around 3 miles. What I didn't realise was that it actually feeling cold outside, does not mean wrap up like it's -10. With my t-shirt-sweatshirt-jacket-scarf-hat combination, I baked. I mean REALLY baked. It wasn't just the top half, wearing jeans is a bad move (some seriously unwanted constriction, where you do not want it)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lesson 1: Don't wear too many clothes - it's warm when you move around!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lesson 2: Jeans are constricting around certain areas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So anyway, back to week 2...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">According to the schedule, I should be running/walking for 20 minutes. I decided that this would be too easy for me as I play football twice a week and can't be THAT unfit...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I chose my outfit sensibly for running this time: a t-shirt (and baselayer), shorts and these baby's:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My aim was to have a 5 minute warm up walk and then run as long as I could, just to see how far I could go. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now having a style of football that's comparable to Andres Iniesta, I assume that I run about as much as him in one game. Google informs me that this is around 7 miles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Absolutely loved the walking, got right into it - even managed a power walk for a couple of minutes. As soon as the running started, I was still ok. About 2 minutes in and I was flying; I felt like I was going to finish a double marathon in world record time at that point. How wrong was I?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After 15 minutes of running, I began to tire. And there was this "pain" between my legs...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Turns out I didn't choose ALL the right clothes for running, and that pant-choice is very important. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If anyone has pants like these, do not even contemplate wearing them for running.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My run soon changed back into a gentle stroll for a couple of minutes to let my legs "cool down". Nevertheless, I was up and running shortly after and managed another 20 minutes running home to complete day one of my mission. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Glad that it was over though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Route for Tuesday Week 2: 3.98 miles, 40 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-90860282961883423152012-10-09T21:12:00.001+01:002012-10-09T21:13:00.393+01:00The Plan!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As some of you may be aware, I will not be doing this alone. My partner is none other than my mother...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">She seems a little/lot more into the whole preparation than I am - looking up best training regimes that fit into our timetables and planning what clothes to wear; whereas I was just planning on going running occasionally and relying on my already top notch levels of fitness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Anyway, we (mum) have (has) found a "'Beginner's Guide to the Marathon". It consists of a 24 week training schedule starting with walking/gentle jogging 3 nights a week, then building up to running for longer and longer. The longest we are meant to run is 20 miles, 3 weeks before the big day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Can't be hard, surely? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mum's Training - a little more organised than mine; even includes notes to say how long she ran/walked for!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Doesn't look like much right...?</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272497133848866154.post-27740518851033917832012-10-09T20:47:00.000+01:002012-10-09T20:48:16.063+01:00So here goes...<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The London Marathon... How hard can it be?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After 5 years of applying, I have finally been accepted to run the London Marathon. I have heard various reports of how tough it is and so I thought I'd take it on, plus it'd be a pretty cool thing to have done. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bring on the running, healthy meals, reducing alcohol consumption and more running.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03188063388600167923noreply@blogger.com0