So the New Year is with us and with that comes resolutions.
I have decided to give up alcohol until the race with 1 exception which is my 50th in January. I also need to lose a couple of stone so trying to cut out the sweets and crisps as well. This is a bit of a toughy because these are normally a reward for me after a long run.
My race programme starts on Tuesday (Monday is a rest day. Hurrah) and in my usual analytical way I have been cutting the spreadsheets with all of the data. I'm really excited and raring to go.
Saturday, 7 January 2012
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
On the road again
It's been good to get on the road again even though I probably overdid it on Sunday.
Running on the snow is amazing. There is something about being the first person to run on snowy ground. It's almost like being an explorer going where no one has gone before. Although clearly this isn't the case.
After my run was a physio session with Mark who gave me a clean bill of health with the focus being on strengthening my legs. After physio on Saturday morning I aborted my morning run because my ankle felt a bit sore.
On Sunday things were a bit better so I went on a mad ice run wearing my innov8's for grip. The only way to run on icy paths is very fast ~ well as fast as is possible. I work on the theory that if you do that there is less risk of falling and breaking something. Don't care if this is rubbish cos it works for me.
However this is mucho ankle movement so yesterday in the gym was a bit tame and today was on the spin bike.
Lesson learned is behave yourself and don't show off when you are trying to recover from an injury.
Plan for this weekend coming is to step up to 8 miles and wear sensible shoes (Innov8's have no support).
There was an interesting blog reply suggest that rather than spending £3K+ I should run 26.2 miles on the same date as the NY marathon and use the money to have a massive party. I like this idea and will consider it but I'm going to have to get the atmosphere and the landscape somehow. Suggestion please. The dafter the better.
Signing off now and going to do some one legged balancing.
Running on the snow is amazing. There is something about being the first person to run on snowy ground. It's almost like being an explorer going where no one has gone before. Although clearly this isn't the case.
After my run was a physio session with Mark who gave me a clean bill of health with the focus being on strengthening my legs. After physio on Saturday morning I aborted my morning run because my ankle felt a bit sore.
On Sunday things were a bit better so I went on a mad ice run wearing my innov8's for grip. The only way to run on icy paths is very fast ~ well as fast as is possible. I work on the theory that if you do that there is less risk of falling and breaking something. Don't care if this is rubbish cos it works for me.
However this is mucho ankle movement so yesterday in the gym was a bit tame and today was on the spin bike.
Lesson learned is behave yourself and don't show off when you are trying to recover from an injury.
Plan for this weekend coming is to step up to 8 miles and wear sensible shoes (Innov8's have no support).
There was an interesting blog reply suggest that rather than spending £3K+ I should run 26.2 miles on the same date as the NY marathon and use the money to have a massive party. I like this idea and will consider it but I'm going to have to get the atmosphere and the landscape somehow. Suggestion please. The dafter the better.
Signing off now and going to do some one legged balancing.
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Getting Better
The great news is that I managed 30 minutes (5.5K) on the treadmill today and managed 10 minutes at 13kph with no apparent ill effects.
I'll do the same again tomorrow and then hit the road on Friday and Saturday hoping to get 6 mile plus done.
Looked again at paying for a package for the New York marathon and it's north of £3K which I need to work out if I am willing to pay. But then again it is likely to be a once in a lifetime experience.
I'll do the same again tomorrow and then hit the road on Friday and Saturday hoping to get 6 mile plus done.
Looked again at paying for a package for the New York marathon and it's north of £3K which I need to work out if I am willing to pay. But then again it is likely to be a once in a lifetime experience.
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Is the recovery starting? No not the economy stupid!
Today I managed 30 minutes on the running machine without stopping and yesterday 20 minutes. The only reason that it was 20 minutes yesterday was because I forgot to set the machine up for 30 minutes.
I've been recovering on the PowerPlate which is working really well and I would recommend it.
The snow has hit the ground again in Peebles and it reminds me of how much I love running in the snow in my Innovates. Last year it was a case of the more slippy the better but this year I am going to have to be more careful.
Lets see what the weekend brings.
I've been recovering on the PowerPlate which is working really well and I would recommend it.
The snow has hit the ground again in Peebles and it reminds me of how much I love running in the snow in my Innovates. Last year it was a case of the more slippy the better but this year I am going to have to be more careful.
Lets see what the weekend brings.
Friday, 25 November 2011
Extra Exercise
Last night I had the journey home from hell and and had to push the clutch that many times I now have RSI in my knee.
Thankfully no after effects this morning. Could be because I broke my "I'm not drinking in November" fast and had a few glasses of wine.
I have now run 3 x 1 miles on the running machine. I'm going to double my distance from tomorrow and I don't get many chances to say that.
Will be out on the bank tomorrow as long as it's not 80 mph winds and lashing rain. Oh that's the forecast :~(
Thankfully no after effects this morning. Could be because I broke my "I'm not drinking in November" fast and had a few glasses of wine.
I have now run 3 x 1 miles on the running machine. I'm going to double my distance from tomorrow and I don't get many chances to say that.
Will be out on the bank tomorrow as long as it's not 80 mph winds and lashing rain. Oh that's the forecast :~(
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Jim at the Gym
So yesterday I bit the bullet and made an appointment to get a weights programme set up.
I couldn't get one at my early morning gym time so had to skive off work early to go over at 4.30.
So I now have a weights plan which embraces the value of the Power plate and the inflatable ball.
Having done this I then me Kiwi Jon in the changing rooms who strongly advised not to go full on with machine weights.
So I can still use the Power plate which I recommend for stretching and the inflatable ball which I can use for abs and boy do I need some help with my abs. The only problem is I'm now going to have to hide from Jim in case he beats me up for wasting his time setting up a programme.
The good news is I ran my first mile on the running machine today and there appear to be no after effects. Lets see what tomorrow brings and then I can get back on the road.
I couldn't get one at my early morning gym time so had to skive off work early to go over at 4.30.
So I now have a weights plan which embraces the value of the Power plate and the inflatable ball.
Having done this I then me Kiwi Jon in the changing rooms who strongly advised not to go full on with machine weights.
So I can still use the Power plate which I recommend for stretching and the inflatable ball which I can use for abs and boy do I need some help with my abs. The only problem is I'm now going to have to hide from Jim in case he beats me up for wasting his time setting up a programme.
The good news is I ran my first mile on the running machine today and there appear to be no after effects. Lets see what tomorrow brings and then I can get back on the road.
Sunday, 20 November 2011
Post Physio Update
I've now had my physio session with Mark.
Good because I now know what wrong and have a rehab plan.
Bad because that rehab plan only allows me to run one mile per day on grass. I can only move up to 2 miles if I get no pain the next day. If I do this properly I should have enough time to start my training programme properly on the 8th Jan.
So I need to keep my cardio up and the best way to do that when I'm at home is on the bike. I've just had the gears on my road bike so went out for a 25 mile ride on Saturday which takes in a big hill climb. The decent is superb with an amazing view over the Tweed Valley. About 100 yard from home I nearly took out a wee boy who decided to ride out right in front of me. No time to think I pulled on both brakes and didn't end up going over the handlebars but probably flat spotted the tyres. The boy learned some new words anyway. It's always an experience riding in cleats thinking how can I get my feet out of the pedals before the bike falls over.
So tomorrow it's back into the gym and on to the spin bike and get a weight programme.
Good because I now know what wrong and have a rehab plan.
Bad because that rehab plan only allows me to run one mile per day on grass. I can only move up to 2 miles if I get no pain the next day. If I do this properly I should have enough time to start my training programme properly on the 8th Jan.
So I need to keep my cardio up and the best way to do that when I'm at home is on the bike. I've just had the gears on my road bike so went out for a 25 mile ride on Saturday which takes in a big hill climb. The decent is superb with an amazing view over the Tweed Valley. About 100 yard from home I nearly took out a wee boy who decided to ride out right in front of me. No time to think I pulled on both brakes and didn't end up going over the handlebars but probably flat spotted the tyres. The boy learned some new words anyway. It's always an experience riding in cleats thinking how can I get my feet out of the pedals before the bike falls over.
So tomorrow it's back into the gym and on to the spin bike and get a weight programme.
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