I did manage to go out and get that Canterbury compression top at sweatshop. Except they seem to have a hot and cold version. The hot version keeps you cool, whilst the cold version keeps you warm. Obviously the cold version is the one you want now but guess what it wasn't on special offer.
My weight has dropped to 70kg whilst being ill again. But did manage to go for a little run.
Sunday, 11 January 2009
Wednesday, 7 January 2009
Shops for running kit (UK)
A friend says he is going to do some running in the not to distant future and asked what do I recommend.
Well I got a pair of Kalenji "Isolate 4000" tights before Christmas at Decathlon. I really should have got that corresponding long-sleeved top. Looking at their site tonight, they have got some sales prices but they are still quite dear but I have been to the store and seen the quality.
Another place, I would recommend is Sweatshop and they currently got a huge sale on. For instance, there's a compression top that is half price that I am going to go after.
JJB Sports may be another place to consider but there doesn't look to be any sale on atm even in January. This is not to be confused with JD Sports whose selection leaves a lot to be desired. Lilywhites have gone down the discount route but their running items are surprisingly dear.
Well I got a pair of Kalenji "Isolate 4000" tights before Christmas at Decathlon. I really should have got that corresponding long-sleeved top. Looking at their site tonight, they have got some sales prices but they are still quite dear but I have been to the store and seen the quality.
Another place, I would recommend is Sweatshop and they currently got a huge sale on. For instance, there's a compression top that is half price that I am going to go after.
JJB Sports may be another place to consider but there doesn't look to be any sale on atm even in January. This is not to be confused with JD Sports whose selection leaves a lot to be desired. Lilywhites have gone down the discount route but their running items are surprisingly dear.
Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Running into 2009
I know I haven't posted for a little while. Just a quick update. I did participate in the Folkestone half marathon but didn't run it nearly as well as I thought I should. I ran 2:05, which was 8 minutes outside my best.
Since then I have gone into the gym to build up my body and put on a few kilos. My goal for next year is to get around 80kg by the end of 2009 (just weighed myself now, 71kg) and hold the weight too. So for the next while running will take a backburner. As friends tell me running and bodybuilding don't mix! I am hoping to go back to 10km runs and work on my speed and stamina at that distance in 2009.
I raised about 1300 pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Still I need to find out exactly how much I raised...
I've not heard anything from the organisers for the 2009 London Marathon. So I am going to assume I have been balloted out.
Since then I have gone into the gym to build up my body and put on a few kilos. My goal for next year is to get around 80kg by the end of 2009 (just weighed myself now, 71kg) and hold the weight too. So for the next while running will take a backburner. As friends tell me running and bodybuilding don't mix! I am hoping to go back to 10km runs and work on my speed and stamina at that distance in 2009.
I raised about 1300 pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Still I need to find out exactly how much I raised...
I've not heard anything from the organisers for the 2009 London Marathon. So I am going to assume I have been balloted out.
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Feeling good
I ran 12 miles in just under 1hr 50mins on Friday evening. Well it was more like a jog than running whilst breathing normally. Felt good. Now hopefully a half-marathon is on the agenda in a couple weeks of time in Folkestone. Still trying to work out when I can.
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Running Update
Well I've been on-off running. I run a couple of days and then go a week without running. So lacking a bit of inconsistency there. Working is mostly to blame for this. But it probably doesn't help neither socialising and hence drinking.
I'm currently just about getting over the 60 minute mark. The last two runs on Sunday and Monday were 80 and 60 respectively. Perhaps I overdid it really since I hadn't run since the previous Tuesday and now my right achilles is sore.
I am trying to build up upper body strength by doing some light weights. I will probably venture into a gym at some point.
No real plans on future runs at this stage. Possibly the Folkestone half-marathon. But the same old story, it'll probably come too soon for my liking. It's less than 3 weeks away.
I'm currently just about getting over the 60 minute mark. The last two runs on Sunday and Monday were 80 and 60 respectively. Perhaps I overdid it really since I hadn't run since the previous Tuesday and now my right achilles is sore.
I am trying to build up upper body strength by doing some light weights. I will probably venture into a gym at some point.
No real plans on future runs at this stage. Possibly the Folkestone half-marathon. But the same old story, it'll probably come too soon for my liking. It's less than 3 weeks away.
Monday, 14 July 2008
Faster, Faster
After a bit of niggle in my right leg, I've been slowly getting back into running. I ran twice on consecutive days last week and I took part in the Run for Moore/Life 5k on Sunday and did it really quick that I am not convinced it was 5k (20:15). Monday, I did run for about 30 minutes but I didn't time it! My housemates walked around the 5k course in just over 40 minutes, which is good for them!
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
2 races in 2 days
Well I completed two 5-mile runs over the last weekend. The first was the Harvel 5, which was in the middle of nowhere. Fortunately, I got a lift down. Even though the weather conditions were great, i.e. it was sunny. It had rained previously, so there were puddles of mud over the course. I got soaked a couple of times by splashers and eventually got bogged down, attempting to run at comfortable cruising but fast speed. I still managed at time of 37:09.
Next day was the Eltham 5, which I did last year in 39:43 after little training. I felt nowhere as good as the day before and went fairly even pace and kicked the final mile. I ran it in 39:08. However, I did lose about 30-40 seconds, tying up my shoelaces.
Tuesday, I ran again in Dartford Roadrunners handicap. But now I am not so well handicapped after probably running too hard on the time trial that I finished in 3rd. Still finished 10th though despite everything.
Future runs. Well for Dartford Roadrunners, it would be the half marathon in July. I need to step up training for that. But I am may well do a couple of 10K runs with friends in Staplehurst/Rochester.
Next day was the Eltham 5, which I did last year in 39:43 after little training. I felt nowhere as good as the day before and went fairly even pace and kicked the final mile. I ran it in 39:08. However, I did lose about 30-40 seconds, tying up my shoelaces.
Tuesday, I ran again in Dartford Roadrunners handicap. But now I am not so well handicapped after probably running too hard on the time trial that I finished in 3rd. Still finished 10th though despite everything.
Future runs. Well for Dartford Roadrunners, it would be the half marathon in July. I need to step up training for that. But I am may well do a couple of 10K runs with friends in Staplehurst/Rochester.
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