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Update: (16/05/2009)

Having made a lifestyle choice, at almost 18 stone and being unable to run to the loo(!!), I applied for the FLM 2009. I got in and ran for SPARKS having lost over 4 and a half stone! Was a fantastic day, but my right calf went after 16 miles and I limped and hobbled the last 10 and over the finish line.

So I must carry on running to keep the weight off and better my PB's. Ballot entered for 2010, so fingers crossed. - got place with Children with Leukaemia!!

Still not built for speed, but am improving and keeping going. Many thanks for the support of my wonderful wife Debs, and my two little angels, Derry and Ellie.

PB's

Half Marathon - Bath March 2009 - 2:17:30

Marathon - London April 2009 - 5:33:15

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Ouch!!

Went for a gentle recovery run on Tuesday, brfore the planned 9.5 miles today, which was going well until about 4.5 miles, when I slipped off the kerb and tweaked my groin. A fair bit of discomfort, so opted for a small walk, before cadging a lift home. Not too concerned, as a couple of days rest should be ok.

Will be joining a running club next week, as I do find it incredibly easier to run with like minded bods.

Just a short post tonight, so will catch up later in the week.

ATB Gazz

 

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Err, can't quite bring myself to think about your groin Gazz, so will gloss over that one :-)

posted by simonedumergue on 4 Nov. 2009 8:04p.m.

Be careful with that injury as better to add an extra day or two to recovery and make sure its ok

Running clubs are raelly helpful - hope yours is a good one

posted by Keith_L premium member on 4 Nov. 2009 8:42p.m.

good luck with the running club i'm certainly glad i joined one

take it easy with the injury

posted by moose10 on 5 Nov. 2009 9:25a.m.

Good luck with running club. Definitely gets you out there when you really don't want to, because you feel you've made a commitment to others.

posted by greenc on 5 Nov. 2009 10:49a.m.

Hopefully you've done nothing too serious. Look forward to reading how you get on with the running club.

posted by antcoleman premium member on 5 Nov. 2009 11:14a.m.

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