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| Posted: 08/05/13 20:31:56 56 |
Hi folks. Still here. Stiland busy and finding no time to post, and little time to run. Still got a dodgy foot (has been ok, but today's 10k has set the the niggle again). Still eating too much and not exercising enough. Might disappear for a while so I don't feel guilty about not posting or keeping up with everyone. Congrats on the new PB Toby - superb. Huge congrats Booktrunk - great work! And a 34 minute PB - wow!! Hope to be back sooner rather than later. TTFN |
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| Posted: 29/04/13 20:24:21 21 |
Glad to hear you and Poohbear are still active and getting more races under your belts, Toby. Good luck for Bristol - what time are you aiming for? I went for a three miler on Saturday and am pleased to report my foot seems to be holding up. WIll go for another shortish run tomorrow to see how it fares. Did a 1km swim this evening, so I'll count that as my cross training for the week (that and the four hours of digging in the garden on Sunday...) | |
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| Posted: 23/04/13 21:45:12 12 |
Yes, it's me! I'm back! Not that I've been away, just not found time to post.
Haven't run since Brighton, but I'm giving my foot a chance to recover - it's still not right, but definitely on the mend. I'm still disappointed with the way the marathon worked out but I'm a lot more relaxed and philosophical about it all.
There will be other marathons - I'm thinking Paris, Wales, and possibly Chester next year for a three marathon challenge! That's assuming the family will let me! All just a faint idea in my tiny mind at present.
My next challenge will be to get my 10k PB time down below 50mins, and I think I'll tackle the Cardiff half in October and try and get closer to 1:45.
Weight wise, I seem to have slipped up and need to lose 13lbs to get to my target weight. So, the new regime starts on Monday once I've got this rest week out of the way!
Anaya - it's surprising how heavy each lb really is, isn't it. Even a pound of carrots is surprisingly heavy! Good luck with the weight loss!
Toby - seems like you've got the right approach. I'm sure you'll be focused again soon! | |
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| Posted: 15/04/13 17:41:32 32 |
Toby, simply amazing. Legend!  I once heard someone say that they "unravelled" during a marathon and I didn't really get what they meant until yesterday. By 8 miles or so I reckon I was on course for 3:53ish, definitely sub-4, but by mile 13 I was ready to quit. The problem I've had for a couple of weeks in the ball of my left foot flared up, so I felt like I was running on a marble. Then it blistered. I dragged myself round though, but gutted to come in at 4:41 (20 mins slower than my Berlin time!). And I caught the sun, so my head is nice and shiny red! The positives? 1) I finished, and gained mental strength, 2) the crowds were amazing, 3) it wasn't raining like it was on Saturday - that would have made for a very different race. And, of course, no matter what pain I thought I was going through, a death on the course puts everything into sharp perspective, doesn't it? Sincere condolences to the family. Keef - good work! Gary - looks fun, enjoy! | |
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| Posted: 15/04/13 17:38:22 22 |
Hi all, and congrats to everyone! Great running guys. And Toby, what can I say, mate? Awesome! Congrats to the rest of the family too. I once heard someone say that they "unravelled" during a marathon and I didn't really get what they meant until yesterday. By 8 miles or so I reckon I was on course for 3:53ish, definitely sub-4, but by mile 13 I was ready to quit. The problem I've had for a couple of weeks in the ball of my left foot flared up, so I felt like I was running on a marble. Then it blistered. I dragged myself round though, but gutted to come in at 4:41 (20 mins slower than my Berlin time!). And I caught the sun, so my head is nice and shiny red! The positives? 1) I finished, and gained mental strength, 2) the crowds were amazing, 3) it wasn't raining like it was on Saturday - that would have been a different race, wouldn't it. And, of course, no matter what pain I thought I was going through, a death on the course puts everything into sharp perspective, doesn't it? Sincere condolences to the family. Rest up, folks. | |
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