“In 12 weeks I am registered to run a full Marathon” – the problem with running is the advanced training, then again is that not all sport, guess I am just not a sportsman.
I started with great intentions, registered my 16 week training program back in November, then during December I got Man, Bird, Swine, Cow and Dog flu or in other words a cold however I did end up with a chest thing and therefore could not breathe.
This quite simply put an end to my running for a month.
One does not need an excuse not to run, with an excuse, well what can I say.
So I went out running yesterday (Sunday 17th) for the first time in well over a month. The weather was perfect, dry and mild, perfect conditions some would say.
10 mins in and my feet ache, I guess this is down to the stomach they have to carry.
20 Mins in and my right knee is playing up as usual, we are just not designed to running.
30 Mins in and my breathing should be ok by now, was it hell, I was as red faced as the farmer on the ale.
40 Mins, time for a cig, a sit down on the park bench, try to look controlled.
Looking at my training program, (you know the one that went out of the window last November) I should be at the 10 mile stage – no chance, guess I have a lot to do.
I have to say though I prefer running in the winter for a number of reasons –
1. No one runs so no one is looking
2. Its dark so no one can see
3. Winter clothing so not one can tell (size of stomach)
This week I plan to run Tuesday through to Friday…ha, I will keep you posted
Now that I am so far behind will I ever catch up, will I ever run a Marathon?...
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