Well today was the first day that I doubted myself. I sat down last night and planned the route from South to North Leeds. It was huge. I did not sleep very well and felt very nervous in the morning, but as soon as the high visibility coat went on, it was running mode. So off I went and trotted along the designated route, although some had to be tweaked as there were no paths. I have also acquired a water camelback which helped to keep me hydrated but to say it is like carrying a 500ml bottle of coke around, I think not!
Kept myself going until I hit the first hill and I said that I would walk up these to preserve running energy so that is what I did. Once at the summit, back to the running. I was happy at 20km around 2 hours and then at around 18.5 miles, the pain came. My legs began to burn, my arms felt sharp pains in them and my stomach got a stitch, so U had to slow down again but at least it was flat at this point. Once the stitch went, I continued with the run and hit the 20 mile mark near to my finish line, but ran the last 0.5 mile to fininsh, in just over 3 hours. My legs are so heavy at the moment but hopefully, a couple of hours resting them will be fine. I left myself just under 10km for the actual race and estimate that this will take about an hour, so I may move my estimated finishing time to 4.5 hours as this is more achieveable than the 4 hours I previously wanted.
I now know how Claire feels with her MS as my legs feel like hers, although mine will return to normal later where as hers remains weak and painful. If you want to help find treatment to suspend the suffering of MS as there is no known cure, please feel free to sponsor me on the link below:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/johnwestgarth
Thank you for your time and have a good day
John
Sunday, 27 February 2011
Friday, 25 February 2011
painful legs
It was a very hard run today, after the PB of yesterday. As I got up at 6:15am my legs were saying NOOOOOO. No pain, no gain so off I went. It was a very slow and painful run and due to the ache in my legs, it took 3 minutes longer than normal :(
The run lasted for a mind bending 49:43 mins and poor pace of 5'45" burnt still managed a cool 844 calories but it does sound a longer run at 8.63km rather than 5.27 miles!
Have had a chat with some runners in Wakefield and they have goven me some advice regarding my shins and I will be putting this into action on Sunday.
Having a rest day tomorrow and then a 20 miler on Sunday followed by running to work Mon-Wed, to get the mileage in my legs.
I feel like Claire does with my legs but mine only lasts for minutes whilst Claire's lasts for her lifetime. It makes me glad that I don't have MS, ig you feel the same, you can sponsor me on the Marathon on the following link:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/johnwestgarth
The run lasted for a mind bending 49:43 mins and poor pace of 5'45" burnt still managed a cool 844 calories but it does sound a longer run at 8.63km rather than 5.27 miles!
Have had a chat with some runners in Wakefield and they have goven me some advice regarding my shins and I will be putting this into action on Sunday.
Having a rest day tomorrow and then a 20 miler on Sunday followed by running to work Mon-Wed, to get the mileage in my legs.
I feel like Claire does with my legs but mine only lasts for minutes whilst Claire's lasts for her lifetime. It makes me glad that I don't have MS, ig you feel the same, you can sponsor me on the Marathon on the following link:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/johnwestgarth
Thursday, 24 February 2011
the sun has got his hat on
Well it was a surprise that I actually ran in the sunshine today, which was a very pleasant change to the usual wind, rain or snow!
Shins are really hurting me today after running the 8.17km (5.26 miles) in 42:50 which is the quickest time to date. This meant that I managed to run at a pace of 5'14", which again was helped by the sunshine. How bizarre that a quicker time meant less calories burnt? Only 800 burnt on the run. Claire got a surprise by me being home before 5pm!!
As I said earlier, my shins are really hurting, so if anyone knows what I can do to stop this happening, please tell me! Is it something I can do in my warm up or cool down? Some have suggested pain killers but I want to keep clear of this method.
Running to work in the morning so if you see me, give me a little toot on the horn but please do not stop as I will not be polite and get in, mainly because I'll be sweaty!
I am still attempting to reach my target for donation and the below link will direct you to the web page, which apparently has been upgraded to accept paypal.
Thanks for looking
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/johnwestgarth
Shins are really hurting me today after running the 8.17km (5.26 miles) in 42:50 which is the quickest time to date. This meant that I managed to run at a pace of 5'14", which again was helped by the sunshine. How bizarre that a quicker time meant less calories burnt? Only 800 burnt on the run. Claire got a surprise by me being home before 5pm!!
As I said earlier, my shins are really hurting, so if anyone knows what I can do to stop this happening, please tell me! Is it something I can do in my warm up or cool down? Some have suggested pain killers but I want to keep clear of this method.
Running to work in the morning so if you see me, give me a little toot on the horn but please do not stop as I will not be polite and get in, mainly because I'll be sweaty!
I am still attempting to reach my target for donation and the below link will direct you to the web page, which apparently has been upgraded to accept paypal.
Thanks for looking
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/johnwestgarth
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
London Marathon: another long day
London Marathon: another long day: "Glad that I ran to work this morning as I had another long day at work. Waking up at 6:15 was not nice as it was both cold and wet, but it i..."
another long day
Glad that I ran to work this morning as I had another long day at work. Waking up at 6:15 was not nice as it was both cold and wet, but it is only a little bit of rain!!
The run to work was as difficult as usual, uphill, wind swept and wet.
I managed to burn 829 calories on the 5.26 mile run and it took 46:20 to complete and an average pace of 5'28" which I am more than happy with.
Since January 7th I have managed to cover 195.12km and worked off another 18440 calories in 20:06:17 hours!
My first run to work was on the 11th January and took 55:37 to complete so I have managed to take over 9 minutes off this time and the average pace has decreased from 6'38", so a minute a km off the usual rate! As you can imagine, I am over the moon with my progress. Got 2 more days of running to and from work then a gym day on Saturday and another big one on Sunday. I am just prepping my route and aiming for over 20 miles.
Not going to put the link on tonight but will place it on tomorrow, have fun and remember, it is a dangerous world out there and watch out for idiots running in illuminous yellow jackets when you are driving in your cars!
The run to work was as difficult as usual, uphill, wind swept and wet.
I managed to burn 829 calories on the 5.26 mile run and it took 46:20 to complete and an average pace of 5'28" which I am more than happy with.
Since January 7th I have managed to cover 195.12km and worked off another 18440 calories in 20:06:17 hours!
My first run to work was on the 11th January and took 55:37 to complete so I have managed to take over 9 minutes off this time and the average pace has decreased from 6'38", so a minute a km off the usual rate! As you can imagine, I am over the moon with my progress. Got 2 more days of running to and from work then a gym day on Saturday and another big one on Sunday. I am just prepping my route and aiming for over 20 miles.
Not going to put the link on tonight but will place it on tomorrow, have fun and remember, it is a dangerous world out there and watch out for idiots running in illuminous yellow jackets when you are driving in your cars!
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
first short one
Well after the exploits of the long one at the weekend, time to come back to earth with a 5.26 miler. My legs are very sore from this and my shins are killing me. How does it work? Run 15 miles and have little pain, run a third of this and pain, pain, pain.
A slow pace due to traffic and having to wait at the traffic lights so an average pace of 5'21 per km and a burn of 829 calories. The time was 45:28 which I thought was slow but one of the fastest paces that I have set, so the pace is there it is the pain to get over. Running back to work tomorrow after the pizza I am having for my tea tonight! My wife is so bad!!
It is less than 2 months now to the marathon and any donations would be gratefully received on this link:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/johnwestgarth
A slow pace due to traffic and having to wait at the traffic lights so an average pace of 5'21 per km and a burn of 829 calories. The time was 45:28 which I thought was slow but one of the fastest paces that I have set, so the pace is there it is the pain to get over. Running back to work tomorrow after the pizza I am having for my tea tonight! My wife is so bad!!
It is less than 2 months now to the marathon and any donations would be gratefully received on this link:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/johnwestgarth
Monday, 21 February 2011
swim Forrest swim
Rather than another run I decided to go for a swim instead. An easy day at work alowed for a finish time which was generous and I went to the gym prior to the stampede of workers (rather than the retired, lazy and spoilt)
The pool had a clear lane which said FAST so in I went. For the first 30 minutes I had the lane to myself and set a decent pace of two lengths per minute. It was at this point when the blue rinse brigade decided that they could swim at my pace, how wrong they were. Luckily for them, they allowed me to pass easily so I didn't have to resort to the leg pulling and dunking of them!
They only lasted around four of their lengths, which is seven of mine before they got bored and got out.
I continued with the swim and did the usual 2 miles within the 80 minutes and felt great. This allowed for a calorie burn of around 1000 which is not too bad either. Ate well today, 2 slices of taost for brekkie, two ham salad sandwiches for lunch and Claire's wonderful chicken casserole for tea. Hopefully this will assist with getting some of my weight off. It appears to have peaked at 14st 10 and doesn't want to go any lower!
Back to the running tomorrow for the next four days, including going to the gym on Wednesday and Friday. Trying weights and exercise classes on these days. Weekend off again but need complete a big run but hopefully have a new water bag and this will assist with my hydration.
Usual link below if you want to sponsor me.
Thanks for looking.
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/johnwestgarth
The pool had a clear lane which said FAST so in I went. For the first 30 minutes I had the lane to myself and set a decent pace of two lengths per minute. It was at this point when the blue rinse brigade decided that they could swim at my pace, how wrong they were. Luckily for them, they allowed me to pass easily so I didn't have to resort to the leg pulling and dunking of them!
They only lasted around four of their lengths, which is seven of mine before they got bored and got out.
I continued with the swim and did the usual 2 miles within the 80 minutes and felt great. This allowed for a calorie burn of around 1000 which is not too bad either. Ate well today, 2 slices of taost for brekkie, two ham salad sandwiches for lunch and Claire's wonderful chicken casserole for tea. Hopefully this will assist with getting some of my weight off. It appears to have peaked at 14st 10 and doesn't want to go any lower!
Back to the running tomorrow for the next four days, including going to the gym on Wednesday and Friday. Trying weights and exercise classes on these days. Weekend off again but need complete a big run but hopefully have a new water bag and this will assist with my hydration.
Usual link below if you want to sponsor me.
Thanks for looking.
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/johnwestgarth
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