This year I turn 30 and its time I started to learn how to train correctly and turn my average times into more competitive times while setting my future sights on an Ironman. The biggest challange though is fitting all this in around becoming a daddy and the wonders of family life.
Category Archives: london Marathon
English Half Marathon
Sunday 18th September saw the 3rd annual half marathon in my birth town of Warrington. This one has been on the radar for me since it was established but this year is the first time I’ve been available to run … Continue reading
Finding my Running legs again…
I’ve just been looking over my training spread sheet that I keep and it’s been 17 weeks since the London Marathon. During this time my training has all been geared towards short distance and speed and now I’m trying to … Continue reading
And the grand total is…
It’s amazing to think it was only 5 weeks ago I was running the London Marathon and here’s the reason why… I finally have all the sponsor money in and I’m proud to announce the total raised is £1067 for … Continue reading
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Virgin London Marathon 2011
I have survived to tell the tale… just about! Unbelievable day, atmosphere that words can’t explain, pain like I’ve never felt before but ask me if I’d do it again… in an instant – not just yet though as I’m … Continue reading
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VLM Training Week 15
All the hard work has been done now and it’s time for all the effort I’ve put in over the last 6 months, the many hours spent pounding the streets of Widnes and Warrington to pay off. Sure, there has … Continue reading
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Nutrition – Fuel for a marathon
During my training, especially since introducing the longer runs I’ve found out how essential it is to fuel your muscles with Carbohydrates and ensure you have the energy to go the distance. I’ve never looked into it this much before as … Continue reading
Posted in Carbohydrates, Fuel, london Marathon, Marathon training, Nutrition, Running, stats
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VLM Training Week 14
Less than two weeks to go now and its becoming a reality that I actually have to run 26.2 miles! I’m excited but extremely anxious as I’ve only ever seen the London Marathon on TV and only used to running … Continue reading
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VLM Training Week 13
Game on. It’s been a week of good news this week, MRI scan results came back much better than expected and Physio has gone great too, saying I have good legs! Why thank you! Tight calf’s which could have been … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Half Marathon, injury, london Marathon, Marathon training, Running
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What’s wrong with me…?
I’ve had to put my sensible head on and talk myself out of running Liverpool Half this Sunday. Totally gutted and was really looking forward to this one. With only 3 week to go till London Marathon I have to … Continue reading
Posted in Half Marathon, injury, london Marathon, Running
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VLM Training Week 12
A big decision to make after week 12, after testing the injury with light running and still not 100% the Liverpool Half is this Sunday and not sure if it’s a good thing to run it or not. On one … Continue reading
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