I've not updated in a long time? What?
Anyways, preparations for the London Marathon have been far from ideal what with work and everything. In summary, I've been running a bit slower than the last couple of years but I've put on a stone since the last marathon. The last run I did totalled to about 14 miles plus about 3 or 4 miles walking and that was 2 weeks before Sunday's marathon. I walked into London (18 miles) a few weeks back.
Recently I've supplemented my running with swimming and some very light gym/cardio work. It's a shame I'm not doing a triathlon really (which will be my new long-term goal)
I'm resting up now and really need to find some pasta soon. Drinking enough water for now. But I need carbs!
Showing posts with label Marathon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marathon. Show all posts
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Friday, 1 January 2010
Running Shoes
Well back on track as I resume training the London Marathon.
I need new running shoes. There's a few guide out there including at Runners World and the Running shoe guru. But it seems a bit confusing particularly as overpronation is supposedly associated with flat feet. However, the outer soles on my shoe collection are wearing on the outside and not on the inside! This is in fact supination
I need new running shoes. There's a few guide out there including at Runners World and the Running shoe guru. But it seems a bit confusing particularly as overpronation is supposedly associated with flat feet. However, the outer soles on my shoe collection are wearing on the outside and not on the inside! This is in fact supination
Monday, 12 October 2009
Catch-up and London Marathon 2010
Just a quick catch-up...
I ran in the Myra Garrett race and couldn't keep up the 8 minute mile pace and ran awfully towards the end for a time of 54:30. Since then I've been in the gym around twice a week and running once or twice a week.
To my surprise, I found out last week I got into the London Marathon for 2010. I've just paid up, so it's a go.
It's probably the only time, I actually I didn't want get in, as my aim recently is to put on some weight. I've just about got 12 stone now and hoping to keep the weight and figure.
My plan is probably now to go to cut the gym work to once a week and increase my runs/mileage over next weeks. Back to a base weekly mileage of 30 miles is probably my first goal, running half-marathon is another goal, running 3/4 marathon is another and finally the full distance. Last time I had only 2 and a bit months to prepare. This time I have a bit longer but this could still be a bit of a mission.
I currently have a slight knee niggle so tomorrow's run will probably be a jog. My nutrition will need to increase the carbs. So potatoes are my best friend once again!
I ran in the Myra Garrett race and couldn't keep up the 8 minute mile pace and ran awfully towards the end for a time of 54:30. Since then I've been in the gym around twice a week and running once or twice a week.
To my surprise, I found out last week I got into the London Marathon for 2010. I've just paid up, so it's a go.
It's probably the only time, I actually I didn't want get in, as my aim recently is to put on some weight. I've just about got 12 stone now and hoping to keep the weight and figure.
My plan is probably now to go to cut the gym work to once a week and increase my runs/mileage over next weeks. Back to a base weekly mileage of 30 miles is probably my first goal, running half-marathon is another goal, running 3/4 marathon is another and finally the full distance. Last time I had only 2 and a bit months to prepare. This time I have a bit longer but this could still be a bit of a mission.
I currently have a slight knee niggle so tomorrow's run will probably be a jog. My nutrition will need to increase the carbs. So potatoes are my best friend once again!
Saturday, 25 April 2009
London Marathon
Well tomorrow is the London Marathon. Interesting, it is a year and 2 weeks after the one in 2008. I am hoping to get down there for the early part of the race and check it out. I am also planning to jog there...
BTW In the end, I raised 1305 pounds for Macmillan Cancer Research!
BTW In the end, I raised 1305 pounds for Macmillan Cancer Research!
Monday, 11 February 2008
Running Plans
Naturally, I will have to find an extra 16 miles from what I am currently doing. So the running schedule is probably as follows for my stamina runs...
Feb 17: 12 miles
Feb 24: 14 miles
Mar 1: 16 miles
Mar 8: 18 miles
Mar 15: 20 miles
Mar 22: 22 miles
Mar 29: 24 miles
Apr 6: 26 miles
Apr 13: London Marathon
Feb 17: 12 miles
Feb 24: 14 miles
Mar 1: 16 miles
Mar 8: 18 miles
Mar 15: 20 miles
Mar 22: 22 miles
Mar 29: 24 miles
Apr 6: 26 miles
Apr 13: London Marathon
Story so far...
Just quickly give you a background on what I have accomplished so far running-wise and my most recent activities.
I have been running for a number of years. My first run was in the Nike Run London in 2003. I started doing a number of runs from 2005 onwards. I've recently moved up in distance from 10k to 10 miles and half-marathons.
Last January, I restarted training and competed in the Dartford 10 mile race.
I have been running up to 10 miles in training sessions to this point, thinking I wasn't entered in the London Marathon. Last week, I found out I had to confirm my place with Macmillan Cancer Support, which I did. So I am in!
I have been running for a number of years. My first run was in the Nike Run London in 2003. I started doing a number of runs from 2005 onwards. I've recently moved up in distance from 10k to 10 miles and half-marathons.
Last January, I restarted training and competed in the Dartford 10 mile race.
I have been running up to 10 miles in training sessions to this point, thinking I wasn't entered in the London Marathon. Last week, I found out I had to confirm my place with Macmillan Cancer Support, which I did. So I am in!
About runbenjyrun!
Welcome to my runbenjyrun (or run fatboy run if you feel inclined). The main reason for starting a blog here and now is that I've recently confirmed a place in the Flora London Marathon which is on April 13th 2008. The place is with the good people at Macmillan Cancer Support who help look after people who have been affected by cancer. After experiencing the effect first hand of cancer on someone close to me last year, it's not hard to see how much time and money goes into caring for someone. Naturally, I felt I should give something back!
The blog will try to follow my attempts in preparation for the big day. Such items may include, training and exercising regimes as well as a look at what I am eating. Also it will follow any charity activities that I may have lined up!
The blog will try to follow my attempts in preparation for the big day. Such items may include, training and exercising regimes as well as a look at what I am eating. Also it will follow any charity activities that I may have lined up!
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