According to my schedule, this week is an easy week for me. According to what I’ve read, these are key to have every four or so weeks, to give your body a bit of a break. My schedule, however, must have a sense of humour, as by …
Read MoreWhat’s your dream?
Nadal. Hamilton. Robson. All of these sportspersons have one thing in common: they all realised one of their dreams this weekend. Raphael Nadal first. Have you ever seem someone battle so hard for their dream, against the best of the best, and keep going for …
Read MoreTorres! Torres! Torres!
The wonderful feast of football that was Euro 2008 ended with an excellent match and a worthy winner from Fernando Torres. As a Liverpool fan, I obviously had a close eye on Spain, and it’s great to see our top man burst through and dink …
Read MoreRelief?
I dreaded waking up this morning. Why? Because I had a dreaded feeling that I’d get out of bed and would be in agony with my shins again. Back to square one, more weeks off and big possibly of having to give it all up. …
Read MoreOn a downer
Haven’t been able to run for two weeks now. My legs tingled constantly – every minute – for the best part of this time. After starting and really getting into it, it’s been quite depressing knowing after just a few runs my legs are in …
Read MoreAaaaarrgghh!
This is bad. My shins are REALLY hurting today, and my legs are tingly a lot too. I knew I’d pushed it yesterday, but felt alright last night. I’ve had shin splints years ago when doing a bit of running and sometimes with footy, but …
Read MoreMessage to all staff
I’m even further committed now. I thought I’d tell everyone at work so they’d know why I may be hobbling around in the mornings soon, and to let them know about my chosen charity (Dreams Come True). Plenty of encouragement, so I mustn’t let them …
Read MoreKitted out
Went to a sports shop to get my running gait analysed and pick up some decent trainers. The video cam in the shop showing how I run picked up I slightly overpronated, so they helped me pick some suitable trainers to help provide more stability. …
Read MoreSystems check
Let’s face it: getting older sucks. My legs certainly feel ten years older, and after many years of niggling injuries from footy they could be in for a shock when I start training regularly. I may have not put on a lot of weight since …
Read MoreAt the foot of the mountain, looking up
Now I’ve committed to run, I’ve decided to write a blog to detail my experiences throughout the training period. Mostly, this is for my own benefit so I can look back on it years later. If I had done a blog ten years ago when …
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