14.5 Miles 2011 - 376.9 miles
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Runs Completed
20th May - 3.0 miles @ 9:50mm
22nd May - 11.5 miles @9:37mm
Another pretty frustrating week in terms of getting out for a run but managed my longest run post the marathon on Sunday. I have to admit that the run bloody nearly killed me, I felt worse than I did after mile 20 of the marathon. The marathon seems a long time ago now but I need to press on and give myself a right royal kick up the backside.
As a result I have decided that as of tomorrow I am going on a running streak. Now before everyone reaches for the gagging bucket and blindfolds I am not about to take to the streets of London in my altogether. I am going to run at least 1 mile every day between now and the end of the year.
That will mean that the 1,000 mile target will be easier to achieve but will also give me another goal to aspire to. I will also book in all my races from June to December and blog those next week. These things will provide me the motivation to get things kick started. I also need your help with reads of the blog, sharing around and generally badgering / harassing me into extracting my digit from my arse.
Speaking of races it is the BUPA 10K in London town on Monday which I am really looking forward to. One of my race goals was to break 50 minutes for a 10K by the end of the year, this time round the target is 53 mins. We will see.
Have a top bank holiday weekend, and don't forget the just giving site is open until the end of July, so feel free to drop by and splash the cash!
LBX
Friday 27 May 2011
Wednesday 18 May 2011
T-33 Weeks - Getting There!
16.2 Miles 2011 - 376.9 miles
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Runs Completed
14th May - 4.1 miles @ 9:02mm
16th May - 4.0 miles @9:39mm
18th May - 8.1 miles @ 8:59mm
Well that was a little better. 3 runs completed and each good fun in their own way.
On Saturday morning I woke (without kids!) in Whitstable. I had escaped with Mrs LB, her sister and hubby for a seafood and white wine festival. Despite a wee hangover I trundled for an out and back along the coastline. The first half was a breeze and we all know why don't we? Yes when I turned around for the return journey I soon realised that I had run the first 2 miles with a gale force wind up my chuff. The return journey as a result was a little challenging but a great start to the day. I however compounded this blow out by then spending half the day walking 8 miles from Whitstable to Faversham at the end of which I was bloody knackered. So exhausted in fact that I was tempted to include it in the mileage.
I decided against that though due to the fact that we stopped for a pint half way so hardly hard core exercise!
I would have run on the Sunday but my wife refused to get out of bed to join me...
She could be arsed on Monday though so we had a trot round Chiswick which was great with the small exception that I completely turned over my dodgy ankle again! I am getting pretty pissed off with it. Realistically I should probably rest it but I am enjoying the running again now after a 3 week lull post-Marathon.
So even though the ankle was feeling dodgy this morning I dosed up on Neurofen and Ibuprofen Gel and set out for a blast down the river. The result was a really well paced 8 miler that I really enjoyed.
The plan for the next week or so are a few speedy shorter runs ahead of the BUPA 10K run in London on 30th May. Also I am planning on getting myself signed up for some half marathons so that I get the focus I need to keep the mileage up.
Anyway lots on so must dash, til then!
LBX
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Runs Completed
14th May - 4.1 miles @ 9:02mm
16th May - 4.0 miles @9:39mm
18th May - 8.1 miles @ 8:59mm
Well that was a little better. 3 runs completed and each good fun in their own way.
On Saturday morning I woke (without kids!) in Whitstable. I had escaped with Mrs LB, her sister and hubby for a seafood and white wine festival. Despite a wee hangover I trundled for an out and back along the coastline. The first half was a breeze and we all know why don't we? Yes when I turned around for the return journey I soon realised that I had run the first 2 miles with a gale force wind up my chuff. The return journey as a result was a little challenging but a great start to the day. I however compounded this blow out by then spending half the day walking 8 miles from Whitstable to Faversham at the end of which I was bloody knackered. So exhausted in fact that I was tempted to include it in the mileage.
I decided against that though due to the fact that we stopped for a pint half way so hardly hard core exercise!
I would have run on the Sunday but my wife refused to get out of bed to join me...
She could be arsed on Monday though so we had a trot round Chiswick which was great with the small exception that I completely turned over my dodgy ankle again! I am getting pretty pissed off with it. Realistically I should probably rest it but I am enjoying the running again now after a 3 week lull post-Marathon.
So even though the ankle was feeling dodgy this morning I dosed up on Neurofen and Ibuprofen Gel and set out for a blast down the river. The result was a really well paced 8 miler that I really enjoyed.
The plan for the next week or so are a few speedy shorter runs ahead of the BUPA 10K run in London on 30th May. Also I am planning on getting myself signed up for some half marathons so that I get the focus I need to keep the mileage up.
Anyway lots on so must dash, til then!
LBX
Thursday 12 May 2011
T-34 Weeks - The Malaise Comes to an End
9.0 Miles 2011 - 360.7 miles
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Runs Completed
8th May - 9.0 miles @9:24 mm
Well on Sunday it will be 4 weeks since the marathon, and the general malaise that is my running continues. I am however braced now to press on. I have another 600+ miles to run this year and am determined to deliver on this.
The malaise is to my defense partly due to my ankle, which continues to flare up pretty regularly. It is only part of the problem. The main part for the problem lies in my general laziness....
I did however do my longest post-Marathon run last weekend so it is not all bad, the plan now is to get out tomorrow morning. After that Mrs LB and I are off to Whitstable for a weekend of wine and oysters (yum) and I will attempt a hungover run along the coast on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
If I don't get my arse in gear soon then the weekly mileage target will get over 20 miles per week which will not be good.
I am also bloody busy so not much more to say really. I just wanted to let you know I wasn't dead and am still committed to the 1,000 mile plan. Just need to get going really.
More next week
LB
XXX
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Runs Completed
8th May - 9.0 miles @9:24 mm
Well on Sunday it will be 4 weeks since the marathon, and the general malaise that is my running continues. I am however braced now to press on. I have another 600+ miles to run this year and am determined to deliver on this.
The malaise is to my defense partly due to my ankle, which continues to flare up pretty regularly. It is only part of the problem. The main part for the problem lies in my general laziness....
I did however do my longest post-Marathon run last weekend so it is not all bad, the plan now is to get out tomorrow morning. After that Mrs LB and I are off to Whitstable for a weekend of wine and oysters (yum) and I will attempt a hungover run along the coast on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
If I don't get my arse in gear soon then the weekly mileage target will get over 20 miles per week which will not be good.
I am also bloody busy so not much more to say really. I just wanted to let you know I wasn't dead and am still committed to the 1,000 mile plan. Just need to get going really.
More next week
LB
XXX
Wednesday 4 May 2011
T-35 Weeks - Motivation Required
16.7 Miles 2011 - 351.7 miles
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Runs Completed
27th April - 7.4 miles @8:59mm
28th April - 3.3 miles @8:31mm
3rd May - 2.5 miles @8:17mm
4th May - 3.5 miles @9:53mm (had some company wife and sister in law, I went easy on them!)
Motivation post-marathon was always going to be an issue. That is why I signed up to the 1,000 mile challenge. Funnily enough I have found the 3 mile runs really hard work although I have been able to pick the pace up in a couple. The run today though was fab, I had Mrs LB and her sister for company. I have become a more a more sociable runner these days, I might even try and find a running club. Previously I liked to be on my own so I could explode quietly into clouds of sweat and swearing. Running in company keeps you going, special mention to Mrs LB who completed her longest run since her kayaking days today, well done Mrs LB!
Work has really picked up recently which, although good from a not being homeless perspective, is not so good from a can't be arsed to go for a run perspective. I need to relocate my motivation mojo; a long run at some point this weekend (10 miles or so) is what is needed.
I had a lot of feedback on the diet plans, some of it was even printable. Over the past weekend it was a struggle and there have been some fails along the way. I am pleased to say that a like-minded dieter, Emma, has decided to join me with fines being paid for fails to our respective charities. Some competition is always good.
I am doubling up today too, with 5-a-side footy this evening. I am also restarting bootcamp in the next few days.
The only other Lardy Boy related news is that I entered the ballot for the 2012 London Marathon as promised. I will have to wait til October to find out if I am in. If I don't I won't lie, I will be delighted!
Apologies for the disjointed blog; I have a lot on today but wanted to get a blog of some description done!
See you soon
LB
xxx
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Runs Completed
27th April - 7.4 miles @8:59mm
28th April - 3.3 miles @8:31mm
3rd May - 2.5 miles @8:17mm
4th May - 3.5 miles @9:53mm (had some company wife and sister in law, I went easy on them!)
Motivation post-marathon was always going to be an issue. That is why I signed up to the 1,000 mile challenge. Funnily enough I have found the 3 mile runs really hard work although I have been able to pick the pace up in a couple. The run today though was fab, I had Mrs LB and her sister for company. I have become a more a more sociable runner these days, I might even try and find a running club. Previously I liked to be on my own so I could explode quietly into clouds of sweat and swearing. Running in company keeps you going, special mention to Mrs LB who completed her longest run since her kayaking days today, well done Mrs LB!
Work has really picked up recently which, although good from a not being homeless perspective, is not so good from a can't be arsed to go for a run perspective. I need to relocate my motivation mojo; a long run at some point this weekend (10 miles or so) is what is needed.
I had a lot of feedback on the diet plans, some of it was even printable. Over the past weekend it was a struggle and there have been some fails along the way. I am pleased to say that a like-minded dieter, Emma, has decided to join me with fines being paid for fails to our respective charities. Some competition is always good.
I am doubling up today too, with 5-a-side footy this evening. I am also restarting bootcamp in the next few days.
The only other Lardy Boy related news is that I entered the ballot for the 2012 London Marathon as promised. I will have to wait til October to find out if I am in. If I don't I won't lie, I will be delighted!
Apologies for the disjointed blog; I have a lot on today but wanted to get a blog of some description done!
See you soon
LB
xxx
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