Well it's been an eventful week, with some great progress and the discovery of a watering hole that surpasses even the Hykeham Rugby Club's value for money - well one can't be good all of the time.
Last Sunday I managed to reach the four mile barrier with a run from home, up to the bridge on the A46 duel carriageway to Newark and back. When you drive it, it doesn't seem like two miles away but when you run it there and back, it bloody well does and it certainly feels like it. But do it I did and has to be the most boring run I've done to date; not made any better by some flash git zooming past me and muttering some words of encouragement - thanks mate, like I needed that.
Monday was a non starter as I decided after a long day that a Nandos was on the cards, only to walk past Wetherspoon's to see recession beer on for £1.30 a pint and thought Nandos can wait for another day - well it would've been mad not to.
Tuesday was a good run. I extended an already known route and ran roughly four miles and discovered some new sights in the centre of Southampton, least of all a skateboard park in the middle, but don't worry, I certainly won't be putting the knee and elbow pads on to give it a try, those days are well over.
Left it on Wednesday as it was throwing it down with rain and I didn't want to get my hair wet; a fair weather runner me; and there was a footy match on.
Thursday I only did a couple of miles just to keep my eye in.
Friday - Na!
Saturday I went out with the sole intention of seeing how close to six miles I could do by now and set off down Newark Road to The Forum, down Baildon, back up Hykeham Road, up Moor Lane and back home.
Well, whilst I didn't run all of the way as my hips were killing me, I certainly ran most of it and was absolutely knackered at the end of 5.25 miles.
Who'd have thought, only five weeks ago I could do any more than 200 yards, just shows what you can do when you put the effort in and I'm really pleased with results so far.
Also had a go on Wii Dance last night, pumping up the jam in three minutes is as knackering as a couple of miles, but a bloody good laugh though.
It's Sunday and the snow has graced us with its presence and put a dampener on the golf and any thoughts of a run, so a lazy day ahead and a couple of jars down the club with the lads this afternoon.
Onwards and upwards
Later Folks.
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
In The Clearing Stands A Boxer
Well folks it's been a hotch potch of a fortnight which has put me behind by a week due to what appears to be a torn muscle on top of my scapular.
Heaven only knows how I've done it, I don't know? Maybe the last tip run complete with a cabinet to shift; who knows.
Anyway, last week saw me popping the Nurofen pills, which if I'm being honest hit me more in the pocket than did the slightest bit of difference; Asda's gain and my loss.
I didn't get out at all last week because of this and so just had to shuffle in my chair at night with some apple juice and the odd grape juice ;-)
This week however has been slightly different. I've still been in pain but not as much, and have been out twice in the last three days.
Monday was hard and all I had in my mind was the Simon & Garfunkel tune, "The Boxer" which helped me get round and I ran about 2 miles with a bit of puff on; and some abuse from people outside a pub having a fag - arseholes.
Tonight was a lot better and I got out to do about 5k (just over 3 miles) and felt great, I could've gone a bit further which I'll try next time.
I planned this route a little bit better and I tried some of the tips I'd been given, which was to try and stay off my heels and ensure that I hydrate with the liquid beforehand.
I've also been taking some cod liver oil and Centrum Performance tablets to put some good stuff in my body that I might not normally get.
So all in all it's been a lot better and I'm starting to make some real progressive goals.
In addition I've had some fantastic support from Hykeham Rugby Club and the folks have really dug deep to sponsor me; I may even have a fellow runner on the day.
And so onwards and upwards; a little pain in the ars-- back isn't going to stop me. If anyone else out there is training for one of these, good on you and good luck.
Anyone kind enough to sponsor me, the children of my charity will be very grateful I'm sure.
Later Folks
Heaven only knows how I've done it, I don't know? Maybe the last tip run complete with a cabinet to shift; who knows.
Anyway, last week saw me popping the Nurofen pills, which if I'm being honest hit me more in the pocket than did the slightest bit of difference; Asda's gain and my loss.
I didn't get out at all last week because of this and so just had to shuffle in my chair at night with some apple juice and the odd grape juice ;-)
This week however has been slightly different. I've still been in pain but not as much, and have been out twice in the last three days.
Monday was hard and all I had in my mind was the Simon & Garfunkel tune, "The Boxer" which helped me get round and I ran about 2 miles with a bit of puff on; and some abuse from people outside a pub having a fag - arseholes.
Tonight was a lot better and I got out to do about 5k (just over 3 miles) and felt great, I could've gone a bit further which I'll try next time.
I planned this route a little bit better and I tried some of the tips I'd been given, which was to try and stay off my heels and ensure that I hydrate with the liquid beforehand.
I've also been taking some cod liver oil and Centrum Performance tablets to put some good stuff in my body that I might not normally get.
So all in all it's been a lot better and I'm starting to make some real progressive goals.
In addition I've had some fantastic support from Hykeham Rugby Club and the folks have really dug deep to sponsor me; I may even have a fellow runner on the day.
And so onwards and upwards; a little pain in the ars-- back isn't going to stop me. If anyone else out there is training for one of these, good on you and good luck.
Anyone kind enough to sponsor me, the children of my charity will be very grateful I'm sure.
Later Folks
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