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Flora London Marathon

BUPA Great South Run

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I am now 43 years old and live in Gosport, Hampshire.

I have been distance running for 8 years and before that I kept fit taking abuse from footballers as a referee. I reached the semi pro level but gave it up when I realised I wasn't going any further and wanted a new challenge.

In 2007 I fulfilled a lifetime ambition and took part in the FLM. In truth I was disappointed with my performance but on a day as hot as it was I was not alone in that disappointment. Still I have the finishers T-shirt and medal that I will treasure forever.

Shortly after that I got injured, (probably the result of the hundreds of miles ran in training for the marathon). I needed a minor knee operation and although I am now fully recovered but a little slower than I used to be (I am also a little older and a little bigger !!!). One thing being injured and not being able to run taught me is that I love it and missed not being able to do it.

My other passion (besides my family) is St Helens RLFC but like most sports if the truth be known.

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Going to plan

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Going to plan

8:18 p.m. on 3rd October 2009
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I am pleased to say all seems to be going to plan with three weeks to go before the GSR.

Monday saw a 7 miles done in 1.02.04, Tuesday was a rest day, Wednesday saw another 7 miles in a very pleasing 1.00.38. Thursday I decided to go for an 8 miler but not worry too much about the time. In fact I didn't look at my watch till I got home. It said 1.12.50 so not too unhappy with that.

Another rest day Friday. Today I went out early for a 3 mile run which was completed in 26.11. This afternoon it was the girls turn to run in preperation for their Junior GSRs. Both did 1.6 miles in good times though not quite as fast as last week due in part to the very windy condition.

Stats for the week is 38 miles ran in total and 3lbs weight lost. (that half a stone in 2 weeks)

On top of all that I had a great week at work and Saints beat Wigan tonight to get to the Grand Final. Only hope my luck continues, however, I fear all will come crashing down around me soon. Tin hat is on.

Hope to get 9 or 10 miles in tomorrow.

Take care everyone.

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Wow your training is going amazingly well you should be feeling very confident for the GSR!!

Well done to your girls on their Junior GSR prep too, should be a really great family day :)

Wel done on the weight loss too, and pleased to hear work is going well and Saints keeping you smiling :)

Best of luck for your 9 or 10 miler!

posted by Kitten on 4 Oct. 2009 8:39a.m.

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Some great training runs there and you must be chuffed to bits with the weight loss.

posted by tinabee

on 4 Oct. 2009 9:24a.m.

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Well done ont he training and the weight loss. It all seems to be going well for you.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Take care x

posted by Lolli on 4 Oct. 2009 10:02a.m.

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It sounds like you are on top form coming into the GER. A good positive mental attitude too! Well done on the runs and well done to your two girls.

posted by Russell_Nimbus on 4 Oct. 2009 10:13a.m.

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Well done on some great running and some great mileage. Sounds like yours and the girls prep for the GSR is going well. Hope Saints can win the Grand Final next week. Have a good week

posted by man_in_the_stand on 4 Oct. 2009 6:33p.m.

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