Monday nights is a circuit training night.
Aching a bit after the weekend but still able to put in a good session.
Glad to see Jamie went easy on the running... NOT!!
I'm definitely having a rest now, nothing tomorrow.
Monday, 26 February 2007
Training run
Who in their right mind would get out for a run after the circuit training we did yesterday? Good question...
Never mind, the weather was OK!!
We only did 6 miles, quick though (for me), nice familiar route all uphill into Catshill, thru Wildmoor and out into Fairfield, nearly all downhill then into Bourneheath and back home.
New running shoes, definitely got the laces tied wrong! I only wear Asics Gel 2110's and they never cause me any aggro... usually... made a great blister in my instep this time though because I pulled the laces too tight around the front of my foot. Never mind, fixed now! We'll see how they go during the week.
Never mind, the weather was OK!!
We only did 6 miles, quick though (for me), nice familiar route all uphill into Catshill, thru Wildmoor and out into Fairfield, nearly all downhill then into Bourneheath and back home.
New running shoes, definitely got the laces tied wrong! I only wear Asics Gel 2110's and they never cause me any aggro... usually... made a great blister in my instep this time though because I pulled the laces too tight around the front of my foot. Never mind, fixed now! We'll see how they go during the week.
Marathon Circuit Training Day
Saturday 24th February was the Marathon Circuit Training event at the Ryland Centre in Bromsgrove. What a fantastic day that was! Not only did we raise over £300 for Macmillan but we also had the support of dozens of circuit trainers and their friends and family!
Jamie, Steve and Matt ran the three separate 1 hour classes, each adding their own flavour to their class. I'm really grateful to them for giving up their time to do it, they made it a great day.
ASDA in Bromsgrove kindly donated all of the refreshments which were looked after on the day by my wife, Hilary and my Mum.
The whole event came together because of the selfless help of numerous people, for instance Pete Hember helped us immeasurably by arranging the printing of our event flyers thus making sure that we got the word out to every circuit trainer. We even managed to make the newspaper thanks to the interest of Pete McKinney at the Bromsgrove Advertiser.
An unforgettable day!
Jamie, Steve and Matt ran the three separate 1 hour classes, each adding their own flavour to their class. I'm really grateful to them for giving up their time to do it, they made it a great day.
ASDA in Bromsgrove kindly donated all of the refreshments which were looked after on the day by my wife, Hilary and my Mum.
The whole event came together because of the selfless help of numerous people, for instance Pete Hember helped us immeasurably by arranging the printing of our event flyers thus making sure that we got the word out to every circuit trainer. We even managed to make the newspaper thanks to the interest of Pete McKinney at the Bromsgrove Advertiser.
An unforgettable day!
First big training run
I managed my first big training run last Sunday 18th February, 17.5 miles of road all around Bromsgrove. I've run a half marathon distance on numerous occasions before, that's why I consider this my first 'big' training run.
17.5 miles is a long way... to be honest the first 12 were fine, I had my regular running partner, Cliff Hatton for company and the route was varied and interesting. The next couple of miles were still bearable as I found my way over to Stoke Pound. The last 3.5 miles were long though, hilly, and mentally and physically challenging.
I've never felt quite like that after a run... elated at having done it but also in pain as small cramps race up and down your leg muscles. A timely reminder that I really must sort out a 'proper' post run stretching routine!
17.5 miles is a long way... to be honest the first 12 were fine, I had my regular running partner, Cliff Hatton for company and the route was varied and interesting. The next couple of miles were still bearable as I found my way over to Stoke Pound. The last 3.5 miles were long though, hilly, and mentally and physically challenging.
I've never felt quite like that after a run... elated at having done it but also in pain as small cramps race up and down your leg muscles. A timely reminder that I really must sort out a 'proper' post run stretching routine!
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