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To be honest I think it is about time I put this Blog to bed, it never really got off the drawing board really, a bit like my training schedule.
I did complete the Marathon in about 5 hours , not my best time but certainly not my worst. Maybe if I am accepted this year I will train better and my Blog will be a lot better.
Thanks to all those that read it.
Best Wishes
Duncan
Training Update
Hiya, sorry there haven't been many updates lately but I haven't had an internet connection since moving house, hopefully I will be connected on Wednesday.
Training hasn't been going to well, my main problem is motorvation. Once I have finished work I don't really feel like going back out, the weather hasn't helped too much either. It would be so much better if the race was in Winter so that I could train in Summer.
I have been out running 3 or 4 times a week, not overly long runs but they have been run at a reasonable pace, hopefully the distances will pick up this week as I have a feeling I'm not going to be ready for the big day.
Back In Training, Soon.
The Doctor gave me some tablets for my bad back which seemed to have worked. It was my first day back at work yesterday, I only felt a small twinge, today I haven`t felt anything as yet so I am looking to get in some serious training as from tomorrow.
My official acceptance pack came yesterday, I had forgotten how many adverts there are for charities wanting people to run for them. I haven`t decided yet if I am going to run for a charity yet but I do have a couple lined up in case I do. It is just so much hassle getting the money off people, getting the names isn`t a problem, so I am a bit wary at the moment.
Training Blow
My training took a bit of a blow at the weekend. I went to Sunderland to watch football and somehow managed to hurt my back. I was fine until Sunday afternoon but could hardly move after sitting at the computer for ten minutes. I have taken some tablets and worn heat pads which have helped but I`m off to see the Doctor this afternoon.
My First Run
My first run is over, I actually managed to pull myself out of my chair and get my running shoes on. I only ran for about 12 minutes but it was a start, in fact it is the first time that I have run properly since the 2000 London Marathon.
To start off with I could feel a bit of pain in my left knee, I have been suffering with it a little bit lately but after about 5 minutes of running it went away. The only other problem I encountered was a little bit of a problem with my chest and breathing, which I put down to my Asthma, although I will have to monitor it. My conclusion is that I am very unfit and the road ahead of me is a very long one.
Course type:Undulating, road
Weather:Dry, chilly
Length of Run:About 12 minutes
Marathon Motivation or Lack Of It
It`s been a while since I posted on here, to be honest it is because I have been suffering from motivational problems. I get home from work, sit down and don`t want to move again. I am aware that I need to push myself to train, it is the only way that I am likely to finish the Marathon in a reasonable time without any injury. The weather does play a part in me not wanting to run, if it is a bright sunny day then I have no problems getting out of the house for a run but the slightest bit of grey sky then it is back to the comfy seat for me. This has got to change, which I am sure it will after a couple of runs and a bit of encouragement from my family and friends.
Anyway, I am going to give it a go to see what happens this afternoon.
Trainers Have Arrived
Saturday my trainers arrived, now all that has got to arrive is my will-power to start training. Hopefully Tuesday will be my first proper day of training, I have been doing a bit of running and cycling on my Postal round which I have been feeling the benefit already. The weather is due to take a turn for the worse this week so that will be a real test of my will-power, we will see.
Trainers Ordered
Well I`ve ordered my trainers, a pair of shiny Nike Shox FSM for £63.99 plus P&P from Sportshoes Unlimited. They may not do the running for me but if the description is accurate they certainly will be comfortable. Hopefully they shall arrive within the next five days.
Lazy Weekend.
I`ve had quite a lazy weekend to be honest with you, I just havent felt like going running at all. I know that isn`t the attitude to have, it will change, but I have been so busy with work and a dog show. As a knock-on effect I really don`t feel like running today but I will definitely force myself to do a bit on Tuesday.
