Monty Pig Does Manchester
Martin_H
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Monty Pig Does Manchester
One day I may be content with how far or how fast I can run.
Until that moment happens or my feet fall off I will carry on running.
I will continue blogging here, opening my soul to the world and telling whoever decides to read this how much more training I should have done !
2008 Race Targets10 KM - 46:33
10 Mile - 1:19:28
HellRunner - 2:03:42
1/2 Marathon - 1:46:35
Marathon - 2007 > 4:24:14 2008 > 4:18:15
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I think I may well have come last in the race to post my GMR report ! But better late than never I suppose and I'll try and keep it brief !
Got on a packed tram into town which was buzzing with anticipation. In town for 09:00 and no s...
Finished my nights this morning and managed a pleasant cycle home. No running today although venturing out for a stroll with Jake in a bit with one of the girls from work and her Great Dane which is about the same size as a cow !!!!!!
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In a real effort to motivate myself back into some sort of post marathon training regime I have been cycling into work this for the last week or so. Garmin says its 5 miles and it's not too tough a ride.
Been on nights this week and s...
it's not isotonic and no matter how much you drink, it does not hydrate you !
That is my latest running revelation ! I don't think I need to go into the ins and outs but needless to say I was a bit wobbly !
Had a couple of...
After a weekend of rain it has been a really warm day here. Left it till late hoping it would cool off.
Played it safe tonight with a light 5 mile jog at 9 min mile pace. It felt a bit quicker than this at times which I put down to th...
it's where you're at rather than where you've been.
With this in mind I am focussing all my efforts into trying to finish off collecting sponsorship money and try and pinch a few more pennies here and there with a few other ideas up m...
With only two weeks to go training has pretty much ground to a halt except for a quick 5km on Monday. Not too bothered though I was planning on resting up this week in preparation for the final showdown of the Carrington Rugby Club calendar - The...
Not a great deal of running has been happening this end of late. I still think I am feeling the after effect of the marathon to some degree but mainly due to my lack of will power.
After having nearly two months of not playing rugby I...
Needed to get out and make sure everything was in full working order after Sunday so set about my 3 mile route. Just decided to let my legs do the pacing and funnily enough they were trundling along at a fraction over 9 min miles - or 4 hour mara...
My FLM 08 tale goes a little like this....
Arrived in London Saturday afternoon and headed straight to the Expo to get our numbers, chips and have a nosey round. Bought some gear, grabbed some freebies and met up with TISM at the Real...
All packed now I think although I am sure I have forgotten to pack something.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for your kind words of support and encouragement.
I'll let you know how things pan out on Monday ...
Set out this afternoon with Jake to some unfamiliar stomping ground. Had my mind set of 3 miles and a freshly loaded Ipod to keep things ticking along.
Set off down the Transpenine Trail but went offroad after about half a mile. Unfor...
A pleasant 3.5 mile jog this evening with Jake. Almost did four but decided to walk the last half mile because I can. It was nice and warm as well so a good excuse for a slow stroll to stretch out after the run.
Food today has been ma...
It's so close now !
Going into the final week well prepared with a gentle 4 miler through the trails with Mother H and dogs. Was a great morning bright and crisp - fingers crossed we can have this next Sunday and that will be a huge r...
It only just occurred to my that this was March's total milage !
Happy to have April well underway now which means that London is only around the corner - I really can't believe how quick it has come round !
Still a little...
If you have read Wuss' blog you could save yourself some time and not read this as it may seem I have cut and paste his blog into mine !
I got to race HQ at 10:00 and met up with Mother H and began to get ready and focus. Wished her ...
A short 3 miles tonight to try and burn off a belly full of fish and chips. I feel a little queesy to say the least !!!!!!! Very wet and very windy out there tonight but all in all a very satisfying 24 minutes after a couple of days off.
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I am currently on a weeks holiday from work and am actually finding it pretty difficult to do nothing at the moment. Managed to keep myself under control with a couple of sensible runs at the beginning of the week. A steady 6 mile trail run with ...
It's been great to get four full runs in this week around work making for some quality training plus a new weekly max milage of 36. I'm happy that it has come just at the right time as I begin to prepare to taper - obviously there is the small ma...
After London I have told myself that I wont be running any more marathons. There isn't a day goes by when I am not thinking about training, milage, times over the duration of 26.2 miles. It has taken up more of my time than I care to think and I ...
I have had a tough time lately trying to tell myself that I am capable of a 4 hour marathon. Deep down I know that on the right day with the right conditions I could do it. Now don't get me wrong - I love all the unconditional support these board...
Finished week 12 off with an 8 mile trail run with Mother H, Jake and Ruby (the dogs), Wendy and two others she managed to drag along !
We did a two mile out and back and then headed the other way to do another two mile out and back. ...
I am officially all rugbyed out !
I managed to bag myself front row seats in front of our telly for the entire duration of all three 6 nation matches today despite cries of "Now can I watch Cbeebies". It was hard work - but I managed ...
You will cross the Manchester Ship Canal at Irlam Locks, run through Irlam into Eccles then Salford. Over the canal again at Centenery Bridge and head through Traffod Park taking in the Ecological Park and the Imperial War Museum. From here you c...
