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2012-02-11T15:36:00.000-08:00

I like my gear and I like labels!!

Currently I am running in 'Asics', shorts by 'Nike', top by whoever I am running for!

Oh! socks by 'Nike'

But I really like 'Adidas' was my shoe of choice when I started! Just don't like the green stuff!

Anyway have picked a charity to run for in 2012 just waiting to hear back and then all will be revealed.

Good night

Updated!

2012-02-11T14:05:00.000-08:00

Have updated the races entered so far for 2012!

Hopefully lot's more to come.

Grantham cup

2012-02-11T12:50:00.001-08:00

Just entered the 2012 Grantham Cup 10k at Belton. The 1st of April and a good day out entry to the international horse trials is included.

cheers

SNOW!

2012-02-06T00:48:00.000-08:00

Lot's of horrible, cold white stuff.

So running continued at the gym, 10k yesterday and hopefully 10k tonight. Still not sure about Sleaford yet.

Motivation is a bit low at the moment.

cheers

February!!!!!!!!!

2012-02-03T05:58:00.000-08:00

Already!!

Still have not shook this cold off but I am running on the dreaded treadmill at the gym, 10k last night so should be ok for the Sleaford half. Not bothered about doing it quickly time running is more important as my main focus for the first half of this year is the London marathon.

Was supposed to have been watching super Notts tomorrow but that has been postponed due to a frozen pitch. So looks like the gym all day. What an exciting life I have.

cheers

Fingers crossed...

2012-01-31T00:44:00.000-08:00

...starting to feel better.

Have not been out running for two weeks!! But I have been training at the gym (not the same!)tonight another 5k at the gym.

Will decide if I am doing Sleaford soon.

Still poorly!

2012-01-26T01:21:00.001-08:00

Fed up now.

Head cold!

2012-01-19T01:24:00.000-08:00

Ran eight miles Tuesday night woke up Wednesday very poorly! Still bad today but have made it into work.

Legs hurt!

2012-01-14T11:10:00.000-08:00

Really enjoyed football BUT it will be the last time I play for a while!

My leg's are hurting soooo much!

So no run today, hopefully a run tomorrow but typically it has turned cold! About time really.

I can run a marathon....

2012-01-13T14:03:00.000-08:00

...but I play football for 80 minutes and my legs are starting to seize up!!!!!

Football was fun!

2012-01-13T11:53:00.000-08:00

We played outside, a bit slippy but good. Most importantly did not get injured :)

Have worked out a 10 mile route which I am going to do Sunday should be quite nice am currently watching 'Lewis' dvd's and drinking my Dad's beer!

cheers

Quick three miles

2012-01-11T10:48:00.000-08:00

Round Ollerton will do another three tomorrow possibly football Friday and a long run at the weekend at least ten!

Oh, I have entered the Sleaford half in February.

New year same old...

2012-01-04T00:56:00.000-08:00

...anyway ran 11k on the treadmill last night!

Hard work same again tonight, way too windy.

Running magazines!

2011-12-30T08:14:00.000-08:00

I used to buy 'Runner's World' but after a while they are basically recyling the same articles. Have found a good mag though 'Outdoor Fitness' good articles and so many things I really want to do.

So if you are writing that bucket list then check it out for great adventures.

2012 is pretty much sorted for me what with the London marathon & the Para 10 but 2013 I am excited already.

cheers

Running!

2011-12-29T11:12:00.000-08:00

You ain't seen running yet!!

Gym today!

2011-12-27T05:47:00.001-08:00

Feel so much better!

Yet again roll on 2012!!!

Might do Notts! (marathon)

2011-12-24T05:29:00.000-08:00

Why not? Hopefully it won't clash too much with the Para 10 which is after the London marathon my main focus for 2012!

It is my home city of which I am very proud to come from and so must complete the marathon at some point and I am not getting any younger, only better looking :))

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

CHRISTMAS!

2011-12-24T05:27:00.000-08:00

Overrated!!

Roll on 2012 and the summer!!

Nearly Crimbo!

2011-12-22T02:50:00.000-08:00

Still running!

Roll on 2012!!

The Ashby 20!

2011-12-09T07:38:00.000-08:00

March 18th 2012 a twenty mile run round Ashby De La Zouch perfect training for London.

Sooo.. I'm in! and you get a snazzy hoody too!

Official time!

2011-12-05T06:44:00.001-08:00

Was 48.04 so not too bad and I was 100th out of 479!

cheers

Different route!

2011-12-04T05:06:00.000-08:00

Perfect weather for a race however after the first kilometre we turned left instead of right!! It was a different route and I think better. Not as muddy and easier to pass people. My time was just over 48 minutes not too bad but I felt I was going faster. Nice technical t-shirt for all finishers in a very fetching red.

Congratulations to my friend Jordan who completed her second ever 10k in just over 1 hour 4 minutes, a half marathon next:)

So home in time for the mighty Notts County on the TV away at Sutton Utd.

cheers

One of my favourites!

2011-12-03T13:55:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is the Edwinstowe 10k will be my third time running this race and it is definitely one of my favourites. Although every time I run it I have a cold and it is the same this year. Still I am hoping to improve on my pb and get under 49 minutes!

My best time for the distance (10k) is just over 45 minutes, Edwinstowe is a trail race and can be muddy, icy or both. This year I think it will be muddy and windy. So it is out with the trail shoes my faithful Adidas Kanadia's.

Got to pick my number up first I am no.658. So will watch 'Match of the Day' and then an early night. Looking forward to the race.

cheers

Got a cold!

2011-11-30T03:19:00.001-08:00

So it must be Edwinstowe 10k on Sunday!!

Clowne Half Marathon - 27/11/11

2011-11-28T01:52:00.000-08:00

WOW! That was windy!

Never have I ever run in wind that strong the last three miles were awful.

Day started off a bit rubbish got sopping wet buying petrol the rain was horizontal. On arriving at Clowne however the sun was out and if it was not for the wind it would have been perfect. All in all I am pretty chuffed with my time.

Stats:
Time: 1:46.24
Position: 198/509
Condition: Windy (very)

Am I ready?

2011-11-25T05:47:00.000-08:00

Yes I think so, quite looking forward to 13.1 miles of nothing but running. No stress just running.

Repeat after me: No Stress Just Running

Might just keep on running :)

Bit of a slow week!

2011-11-20T10:02:00.000-08:00

Did ten miles Monday and about another fifteen in three visits to the gym. So this week just taking it steady until Sunday, no alcohol and plenty of carbs.

Finding it difficult to become motivated to do anything at the moment.

But my running top is all ready trying it's best to get me in the mood!

cheers

ps I am sooooo bored so just been out for a 6.3 miler not bad a bit chilly had my track pants and gloves on! not quite hat time.

Well..

2011-11-12T05:48:00.000-08:00

..I might hate the treadmill but I did another 10k yesterday and today I did 5000m on the rower! Got to get ready for the Clowne Half which is now only two weeks away.

Monday at least nine miles, looking forward to the race.

Also my brilliant brother has got me somewhere to stay the night before the London Marathon!! Which I am so excited about...!!

I hate the treadmill!

2011-11-07T00:43:00.000-08:00

10k yesterday while watching Real Madrid thrash Osasuna 7-1 great game but I just hate running on the treadmill. Have sore thighs today which would not have been the case if I had ran outside. So a short run tonight only four miles just to loosen my legs up.

Hopefully it will stop raining!

Six miles last night!

2011-10-27T00:19:00.000-07:00

Back on track, felt ok. Gym tonight!

Might even treat myself to a new running top from TK-Maxx.

Hate these cold dark mornings.

Nine miles on Monday!

2011-10-26T00:26:00.000-07:00

As per the title did a steady nine miles in one hour fifteen minutes so I am feeling more confident about the Clowne half next month.

Out tonight for six as long as it is not chucking it down.

Bit quiet!

2011-10-24T01:00:00.001-07:00

Nothing exciting to report on the running front.

Next race is the Clowne half at the end of November so I need to pull my finger out. Have decided that I need to replace my broken ipod shuffle. I like listening to podcasts while I run so come payday I will treat myself to a new shuffle. Will hopefully get me out more.

cheers

Upping the mileage

2011-10-13T02:33:00.000-07:00

Did eight miles Tuesday no pain so all good!

Six I think on Friday and a long one Sunday :)

cheers

Paid!

2011-10-04T00:10:00.001-07:00

For my London marathon place.

Did another steady six miles last night no ill effects.

Gym tonight.

LONDON MARATHON 2012

2011-09-30T02:59:00.000-07:00

I’M IN!!!

Third time lucky and I am so excited!

It is on my Mum’s birthday and it is Olympic year. The best (imo) marathon in the world and I am running it.

Happy, Happy, Happy!!

Oh and I ran six miles on Wednesday and my ankle was ok.

Edwinstowe 10k

2011-09-26T05:15:00.001-07:00

Missed this one last year as it was already full. But have got in nice and early as I really like this one as it is local and can be nice and muddy.

4th of December Forest Corner, Edwinstowe.

cheers

Para 10

2011-09-21T05:57:00.001-07:00

In!

If!

2011-09-16T00:19:00.000-07:00

My ankle and knee ever get better I am thinking about doing the Para 10!

What I hear you ask?

Well, it is a ten mile run!

But at Catterick on the Parachute Regiments training course you run ten miles in boots carrying 35lbs in a bergan (army rucksack) the Para's do it in less than 1hr 50min. I would just like to get round! It is not until next September so I have plenty of time to bottle out.

cheers

Ankles gone again!

2011-09-11T06:49:00.000-07:00

Fed up!

Managed another 3!

2011-09-10T12:54:00.000-07:00

Back of my right knee hurting I think maybe I have been doing to much rowing at the gym! Though I am not sure, it is really annoying!!

Anyway will wait and see how it feels in the morning will probably go out for a short run after the Grand Prix, c'mon Button.

cheers

Only about 3.5 miles

2011-09-10T02:41:00.000-07:00

Though that did include Ollerton Pit hill which I still cannot run up in one go.

Have decided to go out again later about 5.30pm need to get back to where I was!

Ankle was a bit sore to start of with but soon loosened up back of the knee is still niggling but not enough to stop me going out.

The gym is good but you can't beat a good run.

cheers

Kill or cure!

2011-09-09T14:01:00.000-07:00

Going for a run in the morning. Figured it may do me good not far about 5 miles.

Want to get back into it need to focus on something.

cheers

Gym visit done!

2011-09-09T09:54:00.000-07:00

But I feel really poorly, was ill earlier in the week and I thought I was better.

Had planned a busy and fun weekend but as I am feeling rough I think I may be taking it easy.

cheers

Went to the gym!

2011-09-08T12:42:00.000-07:00

Have not run for weeks! My achilles feels fine but I have a niggle behind my right knee:(

So the plan is gym Friday & Saturday! Running on Monday!

I am staying at my parents so the run will be scenic and about three miles might include a big hill!! will see. Need to start up again and get ready for Clowne in November. I know it is a while yet but would like to beat my previous time.

Also got to decide on my marathon for 2012? If yet again I don't get in London should I do Nottingham cheap and local or I quite fancy Paris in the springtime?

Decided to do one (at least!) marathon a year they are really hard work BUT the feeling when you cross that finish line is just the BEST!!

cheers

ps. and I have got to get under four hours!

Clowne Half

2011-08-26T00:23:00.000-07:00

Got my number yesterday for the Clowne Half marathon! Not until November but I should start running again within the next week.

Also I thought about playing football tonight, better not.

Gym again instead everynight this week!

AAAARRGGHH!!!

2011-08-20T05:32:00.000-07:00

No running, have rowed 5000m, cycled 15k at the gym not the same though!

Why do I have to get old?

No more running for a while!

2011-08-17T01:11:00.000-07:00

Injured!, my achilles has gone (right one this time!) went for a six mile run and ran five walked one!

Should have rested up after hurting my leg at football but oh no!!

Well just gym for a while.

Time was 1.46.22..

2011-08-14T13:53:00.000-07:00

..bit disappointed should/could have done better!

Better luck next time!

Newark Half Marathon - 14/08/11

2011-08-14T05:23:00.000-07:00

1 hour 46 minutes ish! Was a bit warm but I enjoyed it and it was 15 minutes quicker than my previous best at Newark (Newark was my first ever half - three years ago!!)

Well now its pizza time.

cheers

Oh I need to enter another race now, will think about that this afternoon :)

Newark Half tomorrow!

2011-08-13T03:35:00.000-07:00

Weather seems to have picked up!

Too hot!

2011-08-04T02:31:00.000-07:00

So only managed a very steady six never have I sweated so much!

Gym tonight lot's and lot's of rowing then a relaxing de-stressing sauna. Roll on 4.30pm.

Still running!

2011-08-03T03:38:00.000-07:00

But I injured by knee last week playing football!!

The weather has improved if anything it is too hot for running but the hotter it is the fitter I should get.

Tonight is at least eight miles as I have the Newark Half soon and it is always red hot for that one.

cheers

Woodies Toony Trot 10k Report

2011-07-22T09:53:00.000-07:00

Now before I start this was about 10.1k sooooo!

Talk about multi-terrain!!

Tarmac, soil, stones, sand etc but it was fun and I would do it again. Time was a slowish 49.01 but considering the terrain it was ok!

Got a mug see pic and some 'Old Spice'! now I smell like my Grandad!

Good run.

cheers

Stats:
Time: 49.01
Position: 49/115
Condition:Cool

Woodys Toonie Trot 10k Race

2011-07-20T02:22:00.000-07:00

Tonight at 7.15pm Ancaster!

A multi terrain race!

So do I wear my trail shoes? Well they are packed just in case!

Report tomorrow.

Nine miles yesterday...

2011-07-18T00:11:00.000-07:00

...and my legs are sore!

Six miles tonight and a race on Wednesday at Ancaster a 10k should be fun.

Newark Half Marathon

2011-07-12T03:42:00.000-07:00

Entered!

14th August!

Training to be increased!

Nottingham Marathon!

2011-07-10T01:11:00.000-07:00

Thinking about it!

Oh, why not! :)

I'll tell you why not!

I have not done any running for four weeks (been going to the gym tho!) and now an email drops into my inbox offering me cheap entry. Well!

What do you do?

My support team is on holiday.

Sod it!

Who wants to live forever??

Rowing!

2011-07-05T01:51:00.000-07:00

7300 metres at the gym last night!

Phew.

Six mile run tonight unless it is chucking it down.

July already!!

2011-07-01T03:16:00.001-07:00

Football tonight, day off training tomorrow I am going to play with my new camera. Gym Sunday!

Bit boring at the moment!

cheers

BOOM!!!

2011-06-25T15:20:00.000-07:00

I am missing the gym!

I have not got a race for ages!!

Rubbish!

Football tonight!

2011-06-24T06:06:00.000-07:00

Looking forward to it! I am a big kid at heart and love scoring goals!

This week I have mostly been going to the gym,I have now decided I want BIG arms so am doing a lot of weights. Not good for my running but I was never going to win a race anyway and keeping fit is what it is all about.

This weekend it is the Mansfield Half Marathon and I am not running it. I just don't like the route it is really boring and the weather forecast for Sunday is red hot!

Anyway I am seeing Charlotte and Sam and we are off to Nottingham on Saturday.I am looking at buying a digital camera, I want to spend no more than £80 but the choice is staggering! Hopefully a decision will be made this weekend.

cheers

Summer Solstice 10k

2011-06-20T00:30:00.000-07:00

The first running of this road race by Grantham RC and very good it was too! The weather was a bit wet only a light drizzle which was good to run in. My time was 46.29 slightly disappointing if I had known the route it could have been slightly quicker. As I would have kicked for home earlier than the last corner.

Included in the very reasonable entry fee was a bottle of real ale brewed especially and a burger at the pub across the road from the finish!

Will enter next year, very good.

Got an email from Experian offering me a reduced price entry into this years Robin Hood (Nottingham) Half or Full Marathon.

Now then!

Which one?

Half?

or

Full?

HELP!!!!

Rampton Hospital 10k Report

2011-06-12T08:54:00.000-07:00

Well not my fastest 47.36 but not too bad as there were a couple of hills and I am still a bit sore from footy.

Will do it again though as it is local, friendly and cheap.

Now for the Canadian GP.

5 a side football - phew!

2011-06-10T11:32:00.000-07:00

First time I have played in about two years, really enjoyed it. Bit of a niggle in my right calf though I think it is the quick changes in direction not used to it. Scored two cracking goals and was on the winning side.

Think I will play a lot more often although I cannot play next week as I have a race. The Summer Solstice 10k at Long Bennington where all finishers get a bottle of real ale and a free gourmet burger BARGAIN.

cheers

Training run tonight

2011-06-07T01:05:00.000-07:00

Just a short one around the mean streets of Ollerton might incorporate some sprints!

Really want to get under 45 minutes for 10k.

cheers

46.44 my chip time

2011-06-06T11:22:00.001-07:00

Not too bad!

Rubbish!

2011-06-05T09:12:00.000-07:00

Just under 47 minutes!

Felt tired all the way round and it was hot don't know what was up it was a decent route but just did not feel right.

Oh well try again next week, it's the Rampton 10k.

cheers

Getting ready

2011-06-04T23:18:00.000-07:00

Had my porridge, printed off the route just got to get my kit sorted and then it is off to Woodhall Spa.

Bit cooler today, not expecting a decent time though legs still tired.

cheers

Need a hair cut!!

2011-06-04T11:02:00.000-07:00

Really!

Woodhall Spa 10k 2011

2011-06-03T13:33:00.001-07:00

that's me second left, just on the right, behind the guy with the.....hang on that's 2006!!!

Hopefully 2011 pictures soon.

Have a good weekend!

Tired legs!

2011-06-03T12:37:00.000-07:00

I think the Woodhall Spa 10k has come too soon!

My legs are still heavy after the White Peak marathon!

But should be fun, another number!!!

White Peak Marathon 21/05/11 Race Report

2011-05-31T03:23:00.000-07:00

Really enjoyed it! My second marathon and it was pretty good the first 22 miles are a steady uphill with three quite severe downhills in the last 4 miles. The downhills really hurt!

Felt really good and was very pleased with my time though I have now got to do another one to get under four hours.

So I might do Nottingham.

Next race is Sunday the 5th of June the Woodhall Spa 10k which is flat and chip timed which is good as it was quite cheap.

So a new Marathon personal best of 4:01.43 well chuffed.

NEW PB!!!!!

2011-05-21T12:14:00.000-07:00

4.01:43 knackered I never thought running downhill could be so painful, full report soon.

cheers

The night before the big one!

2011-05-20T12:41:00.000-07:00

had my pasta all I need now is a good nights sleep!!

toodle pip

Three days to go!

2011-05-18T01:55:00.001-07:00

And all the usual aches, pains and feelings of being ill have started!!

Just want to get on with it now, last small run tonight a very very easy three miles.

cheers

oh! and I am number 114.

Less than a week to go!!!

2011-05-15T12:23:00.000-07:00

Poo!

Tapering

2011-05-13T10:39:00.000-07:00

= doing nothing :)

OH NOOOOOOO!!!!

2011-05-11T00:50:00.000-07:00

Injury! Not too bad though! Was just starting the last half mile of my run when I turned my left ankle. Carried on running and it felt ok bit sore this morning. So a trip to the gym tonight and an hour on the bike.

Fingers crossed my ankle will feel better tomorrow.

cheers

Eleven last night!

2011-05-10T00:15:00.000-07:00

Easy night tonight,just a nice and steady six miles.

Oh and I got sopping wet.

cheers

Seven miles done!

2011-05-09T03:47:00.000-07:00

Gym Friday, Wembley Saturday (Stags lost, but Notts are safe!), eight miles Sunday and ten tonight.

Not long now!

Six Tuesday night and...

2011-05-05T00:17:00.000-07:00

...rest night Wednesday!

Tonight is a seven miler!

cheers

Long run yesterday

2011-05-03T05:07:00.000-07:00

Managed a fifteen mile run a very hilly route in the wind and although it was sunny it was pretty cold!

A six miler tonight as only two and bit weeks till the big one!

cheers

43 today!

2011-04-27T00:12:00.001-07:00

Halfway through?

Been for a run!

2011-04-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

Now what shall I do on a beautiful bank holiday?

I know!

The gym!

Happy St George's Day

2011-04-23T07:55:00.001-07:00

CHILLING!

2011-04-22T04:15:00.000-07:00

Been to the gym now chilling out.

Last day at work for four days!

2011-04-21T00:39:00.000-07:00

Then one day at work, then my birthday off, one day at work then four off!

It's all good! Weather supposed to be good so lot's of running and relaxing.

Counting down the minutes.

cheers

Oh, gym last night and seven miles the night before.

ESPN America

2011-04-19T00:28:00.000-07:00

Stanley Cup play offs!

Weekend sorted!

Great weather this weekend

2011-04-18T00:24:00.001-07:00

But really didn't fancy running on Sunday and so I only managed a very steady four miles. Just didn't enjoy it.

So tonight I am leaving work at four and going to the gym am losing my mojo a bit which is not good with only five weeks to go until my marathon.

Short week this week and next and next! Lot's of bank holidays to look forward too.

Need a break from work!!

Sore legs!

2011-04-14T00:58:00.001-07:00

Thirteen miles last night and it was bloody freezing!

Nine miles last night!

2011-04-12T03:50:00.000-07:00

Pumping up the mileage.

Six weeks to go!

cheers

Cotgrave Paws 10k Race Report

2011-04-11T00:43:00.000-07:00

YES!!!!

A new PB my quickest 10k yet 45 minutes and 10 seconds! Just need to get under 45 min next! (see never happy!)

Beautiful weather and just like last year a great atmosphere, this race is definately my favourite. Really nice t-shirt and free cakes & biscuits what more could you ask for. The course is pretty good one steep hill and a steady incline which you have to do twice and the finish is up hill. But a pb is a pb and I know I can get faster just need to put the work in.

cheers

New PB (possibly!) details to follow

2011-04-09T13:56:00.000-07:00

Just waiting for the Cotgrave Paws 10k results.

Fingers crossed!

Grantham Cup 10k Race Report

2011-04-09T08:32:00.000-07:00

Was a fine day, a different route which started and finished in one of the arena's. My time was 50 minutes 10 seconds which I was initially pleased with until I checked my time from last year which was faster. But it was a different route and I did manage a sprint finish.

Me sprinting at the end, photo by my Bro.

cheers

Race report soon!

2011-04-08T02:29:00.001-07:00

As the title says!

Busy at work but a report soon and a preview of tomorrows Cotgrave Paws 10k, weathers going to great.

cheers

The sun is shining!

2011-04-03T00:41:00.000-07:00

I have had my porridge and my slice of banana 'Soreen' malt loaf now I am off for the first of many trips to the toilet!

Belton 10k tomorrow!

2011-04-02T05:46:00.000-07:00

Hopefully the weather will be like it is in the photo.

Numbers!

2011-03-30T01:31:00.000-07:00

Number 75 for the Cotgrave 10k and number 169 for the Grantham Cup 10k.

IT'S RACING SEASON!!

YAY!!!

Ten minute bike challenge (part two)

2011-03-29T00:25:00.000-07:00

Did the 'how far can you go in ten minutes challenge' again last night! Beat my personal best with an impressive (for me) 6.22km in the ten minutes.

Also got confirmation that I am in the Cotgrave 10k on the 9th of April. This is a small race but one of my favourites very friendly and well organised and in a lovely park.

So two races in two weeks and my training for the White Peak marathon continues, I was looking at water bottle belts at the weekend. I think I will get one as it could be pretty warm come May and I want to give myself the best chance of getting round in one piece. Also need to do some practice runs wearing it so I might get one on Wednesday. Having the afternoon off on Wednesday as I have some flexi time and I don't want to lose it.

cheers

Good weekend!

2011-03-28T08:20:00.000-07:00

Went running three times about 26 miles total!

A week now until my next race the Grantham Cup 10k at Belton hopefully I will be well!

cheers