PMSL - glad you told me about the whole stretching thing AFTER I'd been for a run

Luckily, I did do all of that (and more), so John Wayne is banished from here LOL

 

Yeah... sorry about that! lol

 

ah - no worries.

Surprising really, I did think I'd feel pretty shattered after any kind of run - but I actually feel pretty energetic - quite looking forward to my next installment!

 

Monday 22nd October 2007

Well back to work and the legs are feeling a little stiff and sore today..... man, I feel really old today for some reason!!!

Anyway, as this is the day after my scheduled "long run", today is usually a flat and really slow untimed 3 mile recovery run. The point of this is really just to keep the joints loose and not let the mind think your slacking!!!! (one thing the Army has taught me is that 80% of any physical task is mental. Or was that you have to be mental )

You will notice that I used the term "usually" in the above paragraph One if the disadvantges of blogging my training schedule is no one wants to read... "oh and today I put my feet up and played GT3 on the PS2", so I can see I'm going to have to tailor my rest days around something interesting for you guys!!!!!

So today I'm going to extend my recovery run a little but try and keep it as flat as possible

So see you later as I've got to go and try and squeeze some money out of the guy's at work (not easy!).

Speak later

Ian

Justgiving - Ian Brazier's Fundraising Page

 

Well I'm off for a run!!!!

It's a bit foggy here!!!! If I don't post again in a couple of hrs..... I'm lost in Langdon Hills somewhere

 

Hope you found your way back home - certainly not a great day out there for weather!

Anyhow - went out today in the car and measured a 5 mile distance - LMAO - maybe I was being ambitious.

Still, I'll continue to try Figured I'd have to try running more than every other day though or else instead of running 5 miles within 70 minutes, it'll be more like 70 foot within 5 hours!!!

Forgot to mention Ian - are you doing this run on Boxing Day?

 

Monday 22nd October 2007 continued

Well back from my recovery run...... not sure how much I've recovered because my legs feel worst than ever!!!!!

Also more lessons learnt.... failing to remove stones from shoes from last run taken, results after 5 miles in..... BLISTERS

As I said earlier, decided to beef up the recovery run and ran my Thursday 5 mile race route backwards.... (that's in anti-clockwise direction, not actually backwards!).

Took 6 minutes longer than race pace but was taking it quite steady, so not so bad.... Once again, I started to think about things you would never notice unless you too were in isolation for an extended period of time.... Like I've only just noticed today when I run my neck clicks It doesn't actually hurt but I'd never noticed it before

Also, I wondered If BeeSTI's mate and Tesco supreamo DJ Swede could arrange to set up a drinks station outside the Laindon Tesco at around 12ish everyday?

And finally, I personally love kids chasing me on their BMX's through the woods whilst they shout encouraging remarks to me!!!!!

How long is half term?

Loads of people still haven't sponsored. Please make this pain worth it!

Justgiving - Ian Brazier's Fundraising Page

 

Ms Gooner.... been running today ?

 

Not yet - my legs are a little sore (LOL), kinda hurting when I walk upstairs - which is a bit of a problem because I do that alot during the day!

Gooner (I'm blaming him) told me that I shouldn't run today in that case - but I'm taking the dogs out later for a brisk walk

Running again tomorrow - found myself a circuit of 1/2 mile - so i'll try and get round that twice tomorrow.

 

Gooners right...

Best take it easy.... there's plenty of time.....Look at entering that Dec race?

 

"look" at entering it! I've done nothing but LOOK at entering it - in my mind, I'm there - my legs however are slightly more stubborn! LMAO.

Are you running it?

 

Hi Ian, Just thought I would add my two penneth worth or should I say £1 per mile mate from the BeeSTi's.







I am sure Steve DJ Swede would be more than happy to supply some refreshments from his store if you pop in on your way past.............................................. ..........





































I forgot to mention he has move to the Colchester store btw
I think that should be about twenty miles, so a good test and a free drink






Well done Ian and good luck
Darren

 

Cheers BeeSTIs.....

I may take him up on that drink as I need to fit a 20 miler in at some point!!!!

Ms Gooner.... YES 100% entering Witham 5.... see u there! We could have an ESC team?

Anyone else for a Boxing Day run?

 

I did have a look at the entry form etc - it didn't say anything about sponsorship? Is this something that you would normally get sponsored for?

As for turning it into an ESC event - I think most people will sit in front of the TV watching re-runs, eating left over turkey - as opposed to doning their pink shirts and running 5 miles

And let me tell you - if anyone could make Gooner run at all, let alone 5 miles - without resulting in stealing the car to make him run after it - I'm all ears!

 

NO

 

Boooo.... what do you mean no!!!!!

 

No don't worry about sponsorship for this one.....

You should schedule races into your training as it gives you a goal to work towards!

Come on Gooner!!!! Why not join Ms G for those training runs?

 

LMAO - i think if i asked him to come running it'd be the only time he'd say "i'll stay home with the kids" without me nagging at him to have 'em

 

Bring the kids too!!!!! Little Ali loves running... no excuses!

 

Pushing a pram, whilst running with two toddlers is more of a hindrance than Gooner LOL. I think I'll stick to the dog - she may dart between my legs every now and again - but it keeps you on your toes! The kids, i think, are best left at home if I'm to get anywhere!

 

fair enough....

here's the application form if anyone fancies giving to a go?

http://www.withamrc.co.uk/downloads/.../entryform.pdf

It's only 5 miles, so anyone can do it!!!! If you need any training tips or even fancy meeting up for a Jog sometime? Let me know...

Maybe I should start an ESC Jogging thread? I wonder what the interest would be?

 

ESC Jogging thread - flogging a dead horse may spring to mind - think most would prefer their cars!

anyway, going for a run later this evening - will ensure a good warm up - cause my legs are still rather achey.

 

You could be right......

Anyway, read this today and thought it summed up my London Marathon attempt....

"When you are approaching the finishing line check who is around you - they are also going to be in your finishing picture that you'll show your family and friends, so best it doesn't show you being beaten by someone twice your age or dressed as a Teletubby" - Skip in Runners World Magazine

Tuesday 23rd October 2007

Legs still hurt and I really need to rest them but I hate not training (mad I know). Whenever I miss it, I start feeling slow and lazy.... which is mad because i should be letting the muscles in my legs recover and as a result get stronger... if you keep training continuosly, they will never get any better as the fibres in the muscles cant regrow fast enough before being broken down by training again....

So.... it's a 6 mile climb to the top of Landon Hills, what we call "The Crown Run".... it's a punishing 3 miles of mainly off-road steep dirt tracks that meet at the top of the highest part of the area by the Crown Pub funny!!!! Then it's straight pass the pub without stopping and the last 3 miles is mostly downhill

Hopefully the neck clicking will have stopped and I'm steering clear of housing estates, so being chased by kids SHOULD be at a minimum!

Oh finally, entered 2 races today to form part of my training..... Chelmsford 10k on 18th Nov. and the Witham Boxing Day 5 miler..... so I'll let you know how I get on....

Justgiving - Ian Brazier's Fundraising Page

 

Tuesday 23rd October 2007 continued

Breaking News OK, don't panic!!!!!! the neck clicking has stopped!!!

Found out a couple of new things on today's run. Firstly the top of the hill halfway point isn't halfway... it's 4 miles into the run.... oh and it's more 7 miles than 6 in total !!!!!!

Did the run today with Chris, a friend from work. He's a more experienced runner than me but doesn't occassionally mind slowing down to a walking pace so i can keep up with him on the odd run or two.....

This is only the second time I've run this route and anyone that knows langdon Hills, knows It's a maze in those woods so Chris led the way. Last time I ran this I really struggled on the various hills and chris would go off into the distance at what seems like a lightening pace whilst I'd plod along like the tortoise vs the Hare (but this time the hare's on speed and he's not sleeping!).

Surprisingly the training might be starting to pay off though as I manage to keep right behind him all the way.... Only difference is he's calmly talking about life in general and I'm moaning like a $10 hoochie

Anyway, the run felt really good today and tomorrow I WILL be taking a rest day........

Don't worry, I'm sure I'll think of something to write! (No one's probably reading this rubbish anyway Ian!)

And finally todays thought of the day.....

If your running with someone and whilst your flatout their running backwards to see how far they can run like that.... It's time to up the training schedule!

I know loads of people have been great so far and thanks for that but there's loads that haven't.... please support this great cause.

Justgiving - Ian Brazier's Fundraising Page

P.S. some pledge 90p as I'm stuck on £399.10 at the moment !!!!

 

Just to clarify, NOT me

 

But it could be!!!!!!

I'm still in shock people are reading this

 

oops

 

Was just typing about that and looked back to see what the hell it was all about?

 

I am err, busy that day, err something important to do.......

 

Decided against the "run" last night - purely because it was late which meant I had to take the big dog out - and running him wasn't something I was looking forward to AT ALL. So went for a power walk - got dragged for about half a mile, then once the dog sorted himself out and decided to walk properly, we managed a good mile and half! But............is it supposed to hurt this much - my shins were killing me by the time I got home

Anyway, thankfully I was able to get down the stairs today, and so far, my legs aren't hurting TOO much. think the dog enjoyed it more than me though

And your quite right Ian, its amazing the type of stuff that comes into your mind when your not concentrating on anything in particular