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'kk' aka 'knackeredknees'

19/07/2002 at 09:10

For those of you of a certain age (like me 47 when I started this year). Don't be worried by stopping and walking for a while.
This year after 20 years of non running I started training for the London Marathon. I followed John "The Penquin" Bingham's get you round run/walk training programme. I didn't start until the beginning of January by the time of the big day I had lost over 2 stone and i completed the marathon. No it wasn't a fast time but I did it. I started in the 'get you round ' with John Bingham, he really is a nice as they say!! and had an absolutely terrific day. Go for it!!

mercury

19/07/2002 at 18:37

KK good for you, I thought i was too old to get off my arse at 33

Gnasher

19/07/2002 at 21:13

KK well done, I have read a few articles by 'The Penguin' and it's nice to hear from someone who has followed his programme.

Redhead

19/07/2002 at 21:37

Good for you KK. I'm 45 and have been running for 6 months now. Just about to do my first 10k in London on Sunday. Got a grotty cold so hope to have shaken it by then. Hope I don't let us veterans down!
Susie

Carthorse

23/07/2002 at 17:03

Sweet! well done KK, inspirational stuff for us larger units. I started running 3 years ago at 16.5st, I'm still 16st (a lot more muscle than blubber now). When I first started I ran a certain 5K route. It took me 44 mins the first time. Last week I ran it in just over 23 mins. Not slow for someone the size of an artic Lorry:D

'kk' aka 'knackeredknees'

24/07/2002 at 10:02

16 stone! PAH

White van man stuff!! :-)

I started at 19st 2lbs!

Mind you my knee has really protested, so much so that the consultant has forbidden any 'impact' activities. So no running! However he didn't say I couldn't walk, so I'm going to walk the Dublin Marathon.

R.....

Ratbag

pirate

24/07/2002 at 10:17

Carthorse,

I just gotta say that 23 mins for 5K and your stats is pretty impressive.

Keep up the good work!

KK. Are you seriously going to walk the Dublin? All the best to you whatever you decide to do. Hope the knees hold up.

'kk' aka 'knackeredknees'

24/07/2002 at 12:23

Yes I'm seriously going to walk Dublin! Well I already had my hotel and flight booked and paid for, before I was told not to run. After I was told not to run I decided to go anyway just to watch and wear my URWFRC 'T' shirt! and support the others! having thought about it further I thought if I'm going I might at least walk round and carry any of the URWFRC contingent who've fallen by the wayside. :-) I've got big shoulders!!.

So there! I'm going anyway! Nah Nah

Ratbag

pirate

24/07/2002 at 12:27

Excellent!! Best of luck. You'll have a great time in Dublin but only if you enjoy the odd drink or two!!

'kk' aka 'knackeredknees'

24/07/2002 at 12:53

Yes I'm actually going as the Unofficial Guinness Tester for the Unofficial Runners World Forum Running Club.

Bet I can't say that after ten pints!!

Carthorse

24/07/2002 at 23:57

Well I might just unofficially down a few of the dark gold myself. In fact I've been unofficially testing it on and off for over 20 years now

'kk' aka 'knackeredknees'

25/07/2002 at 07:11

Well we'll keep this Guinness secret to ourselves! I'm sure no one else is listening!

25/07/2002 at 08:42

Too late the secrets out and you're not the only ones. I know Ratbag and Nattynoodle are fond of a pint of the black stuff too

'kk' aka 'knackeredknees'

25/07/2002 at 10:27

Damn!!

Now I know what lies behind that blue mask!

It's Moriarty and his evil band!!

25/07/2002 at 10:51

Wish it was, I might run a bit fater

Redhead

25/07/2002 at 17:23

Used to drink Guinness and cider as a lass - couldn't afford champers! Lovely, looney juice.

26/07/2002 at 09:09

Guinness and Cider together, sounds awful. Do you recommend it?

Carthorse

26/07/2002 at 10:25

If your wanting to get absolutely mortal then go ahead! That and snake bite used to get the Rugby socials of to a smashing time.

'kk' aka 'knackeredknees'

26/07/2002 at 12:51

Wassuppppp!!!!

Redhead

26/07/2002 at 13:05

Yeah Blue Knees!

Where I come from Guinness & Cider is the poor man/woman's version of Black Velvet. Haven't had it for years but remember it was serious looney juice.