Ok, so it was hardly the injury of the century, but it was big enough for me to be really concerned. I’ve had anothe run since on the treadmill with the Nikes and things have been good. Slow and short, but doing everything they recommend …
Read MoreThat’s one small run for man…
…and possibly one diaster about to happen. Things have been much better, and although I still get the odd shin pain I decided that after a long period of strengthening exercises I’d give it another go. I fixed my treadmill recently to prevent it slipping. …
Read MorePush it good
Let’s see what this 2008 Andy in his high-tech gear can do! Decided to push it hard and push it fast to see how much I’m capable of right now. Three miles on concrete, up some steep but short slopes at a 10:16 pace. Set …
Read MoreGradually going further
Getting into the swing of things now. Ran a bit further along the cycletracks, and would have made 2 miles if I hadn’t been looking at the wrong figure. Condition Before: Calves a bit tight Condition After: Felt quite good. Slight shin pain. muscles feel …
Read MoreTight calves
Only did a mile outside tonight, but my calves now feel very tight. Beginning to wonder how out of shape my legs are! Need to get them in condition otherwise going to have problems. Good pace (< 10 minute mile) but nowhere near as comfortable …
Read MoreLet’s try out the new gear!
After spending all that money on my new gear, I couldn’t wait to try it all out! So with my sparkling new bouncy trainers, high-tech shorts and top, fancy silver socks, and the Nike+ strapped to my wrist I set out on the paths down …
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