Jan 8th - week two
Jan0820076:26 p.m.
Well hello there everybody.
My name is Ieuan, I'm 34 and running my first marathon this year. I haven't run more than a few yards since I was about 16, but my training is going really well so far. I'm following the Runner's World "get round without too much risk of cardiac arrest, rhino suit optional" programme, and so far I'm very impressed. However, I've only been going a week so I'll reserve judgement for a while longer.
I'm running for Orchid because I was treated for a testicular seminoma back in 2005 (orchidectomy and follow-up chemotherapy) and its time to start giving a bit back and raising some awareness about this horrible condition that is so easily treated if caught early. I had a bit of a dodgy time because it took 3 visits to 2 different GPs to get my initial ultrasound scan. Anyway, thats history.
OK, down to the nitty gritty. I've got myself some Asics gel Kayano 12 running shoes (and I could do with another pair of these wonderful shoes, in case anybody from Asics is reading), a pair of snazzy running tights and a natty jacket with removable arms - and so far its all going well. I'm running first thing in the morning, with my lovely sister Claire, and I've started making friends with the local dog walkers along the coast here in Broadstairs. I'm currently aiming for a half marathon in the last week of February, which fits in perfectly with the training programme - though currently the thought of running that far makes me want to cry.
Thats it for now - looking forward to hearing how other Orchid supporters are getting on.
All the best
Ieuan
www.bmycharity.com/ieuan4orchid
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fatrev 'Welcome to blogland, there is a half marathon in Dover on the 11th Feb if thats not too early?' added 8th Jan 2007
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Ieuan 'Cheers Trevor, its nice to be here. Hmm, that might be a touch early. I was maybe thinking about Tonbridge Wells on the 25th.' added 8th Jan 2007
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Bridgetp0406 'Hi Ieuan - Are you welsh by any chance!!? The only bit of advice I can offer about mental strength in long distances is DON'T try to think about the whole thing at once, think of it in splits. That is what I concentrate on when I am running a long way then before you know it you have reached 10 miles...then you think only 3 miles left!!! Good luck!' added 8th Jan 2007
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