01-12-2005, 04:49 PM
My maiden marathon – why on earth have I decided to run for 26.2 miles? Foolhardy, definitely, Stupid – undoubtedly but, I have watched the London Marathon on the telly for many years and each time I have said, “One day I want to do that” I was even saying that when I could barely run for a bus – well 23rd April 2006, baring accidents – touches wood hastily - is going to be the day. Running for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Appeal is going to give me added impetus.
I’ve been running for about 4 years, before that I mostly kept fit by swimming longish distances, but the best thing about running is you can put on your trainers and just wander out of the back door and go a do a bit – perfect, it fits in with my busy lifestyle. I can even fit in a short session at lunchtimes from work, either a quick half hour around the block or if the weather is lousy a mind numbing half hour on the treadmill.
At 53, my pace is what you might call steady! Approx an hour for 10k, 10 miles in 1 .42, so this marathon is going to take some time.
Mr SW is doing it too, but he’s faster than me, well he does have longer legs and he is younger :o I hope he will slow down a bit, it would be great to finish it together.
Will be doing the Stockport 10 Miler on December 11, It has some quite sick making hills, but it will just make sure my base level is OK before I begin Hal Higdon’s beginner level training, I’ll sign up for the emails as you suggested Andy.
Watch this space…
I’ve been running for about 4 years, before that I mostly kept fit by swimming longish distances, but the best thing about running is you can put on your trainers and just wander out of the back door and go a do a bit – perfect, it fits in with my busy lifestyle. I can even fit in a short session at lunchtimes from work, either a quick half hour around the block or if the weather is lousy a mind numbing half hour on the treadmill.
At 53, my pace is what you might call steady! Approx an hour for 10k, 10 miles in 1 .42, so this marathon is going to take some time.
Mr SW is doing it too, but he’s faster than me, well he does have longer legs and he is younger :o I hope he will slow down a bit, it would be great to finish it together.
Will be doing the Stockport 10 Miler on December 11, It has some quite sick making hills, but it will just make sure my base level is OK before I begin Hal Higdon’s beginner level training, I’ll sign up for the emails as you suggested Andy.
Watch this space…