OK, update time people.
Today, (this morning about an hour ago to be exact), is the first day of my 1/2 marathon training. Yes, I know I'm mad. Don't worry, everybody has already told me. I've just done my assessment run and along with morning walks with the pooch I think it should have me fighting fit in no time. So far I'm only going to be training 3 times a week for around 30 to 45 mins each and not all running either. What I'm doing is a basic cardio fitness plan along with strengthening the ankle, knee and hip joints (along with the core work I've been doing for months) as to minimise the potential for injury when I do start running longer and harder.
This was all brought on by supporting a friend through her first Ultra Marathon (85 kms/53 miles X-country) and the training. I was totally inspired. She had no end of people telling he she was crazy, nuts, mental, stupid, reckless, etc. but she was determined and smart about it. Followed a long and intensive training plan and was totally dedicated to doing her best... How'd she do? Well, lets just say she won the event (first woman across the line in the 85km run)... She didn't even know until she was told 2 minutes after finishing. So go Emily! 85kms/53 miles in 10hrs 58mins.
Uhhhh!
Other things in my life right now?
Work is busy, but still running dangerously close to the red in the bank account. Go figure.
Both working on both band's records. The Cobra Khan record should be ready in about 6 weeks. But the Subtract one will take longer.
The dog child is great, he's growing up fast though. Getting him fixed next week along with registering him and getting him groomed for the first time.
Anyways, better do some work now.
LOVE YOU ALL! XXX
Today, (this morning about an hour ago to be exact), is the first day of my 1/2 marathon training. Yes, I know I'm mad. Don't worry, everybody has already told me. I've just done my assessment run and along with morning walks with the pooch I think it should have me fighting fit in no time. So far I'm only going to be training 3 times a week for around 30 to 45 mins each and not all running either. What I'm doing is a basic cardio fitness plan along with strengthening the ankle, knee and hip joints (along with the core work I've been doing for months) as to minimise the potential for injury when I do start running longer and harder.
This was all brought on by supporting a friend through her first Ultra Marathon (85 kms/53 miles X-country) and the training. I was totally inspired. She had no end of people telling he she was crazy, nuts, mental, stupid, reckless, etc. but she was determined and smart about it. Followed a long and intensive training plan and was totally dedicated to doing her best... How'd she do? Well, lets just say she won the event (first woman across the line in the 85km run)... She didn't even know until she was told 2 minutes after finishing. So go Emily! 85kms/53 miles in 10hrs 58mins.
Uhhhh!
Other things in my life right now?
Work is busy, but still running dangerously close to the red in the bank account. Go figure.
Both working on both band's records. The Cobra Khan record should be ready in about 6 weeks. But the Subtract one will take longer.
The dog child is great, he's growing up fast though. Getting him fixed next week along with registering him and getting him groomed for the first time.
Anyways, better do some work now.
LOVE YOU ALL! XXX
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But last night's red-wine bender was the final straw --- must say I'm quite enjoying the green tea - yum.
Just checked into the course for the 1/2 marathon --- looks good! - Devonport to the city... hell yeah! - I'm in.