Did 6.5 miles today, i had to drop a mile due to time. It was probably a good idea as well as the legs were still hurting like hell. A good nights kip and all should be ok for tomorrow's 7 'easy' miles.
I think the ipod is pretty well and truly knackered after its little altercation with a car, it did start ok but it became a little intermitent through out and then stopped completely by the end of my run. I will give it another go tomorrow.
A big thank you too everyone at work who raised a massive £300.00 over the last week or so but mainly today through donations, a raffle, cake sale (a very nice cake sale) and a wii bowling competition.
1st Song on ipod - The White Stripes - My Doorbell - This may be an even duller line of my blog from now on.
No of Runners Seen - None
Feet Check - May have my first blister of the training. Will be getting the wife to get the needle out to pop it if so.
Wii fit BMI - 26.48 - Cake sale at work simple as.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Monday, 30 March 2009
27 Days to Go
No run today not that I could have done one even if I had had one planned. The knees have been a bit sore and the muscles a bit stiff.
Some more sponsorship so thank you all very much.
A 7.5 mile run planned for tomorrow, we will see how we fare.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Some more sponsorship so thank you all very much.
A 7.5 mile run planned for tomorrow, we will see how we fare.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Sunday, 29 March 2009
28 Days to Go
4 weeks to go this is getting serious now. Was supposed to do 22 miles today but failed miserably and only did 21! Felt ok and did the run within the scheduled time, but it was bloody tough though. Took on the same route as a few weeks ago when I hit the wall. Wasnt going to be beat by it and wasnt. Feel very very pleased with today, once you iron the hills out of todays run then I feel fairly confident about London and that I should be able to complete it.
I dont think I have ever used as many obsceneties in a run as I did today. Oh look there's a guy running, we're a few miles from anywhere so he must have been going quite a while, should us old folk just sit back from the junction and let him pass because he is obviously in his zone. Yes we will, oh look he is now just 5 feet from us, we are sure he is thinking we are nice old folk and going to let him pass, then again we are old and our minds dont work like normal folk lets just pull out in front of him. Oh look he has hit the car. Now he has thrown his Ipod at the car, and that is now the 10th four letter word he has used in the last 3 seconds.
It would have taken them all of 5 seconds to let me pass but they are so bloody ignorant, stupid, old, i'm not saying runners rule the roads but it would have been no bother for them to let me pass, i wouldnt have had to dive out of the way like something stupid and I wouldnt have broke my ipod. And as for the 4x4 driver who some how couldnt see a 6ft 2 in bloke running up the road and decided to put his wing mirror 1 inch from my arm, he is just very lucky that he had passed me as i swung my fist at the back of his car.
I met my first true nut case today, 13 miles down and a guy on a mountain bike decided to pedal up aside and proceed to talk garbage to me for the next 1.5miles and tell me how we were doing so much good for the planet by running and cycling, unlike these nasty car drivers, didnt have the heart to tell him I had driven 70 miles this morning to do the run.
I think I have finally recovered, maybe not fully but I feel a hell of a lot better than I did this afternoon, well at least I feel like I am back on planet earth.
1st Song on Ipod - Jamie Cullum - I could have danced all night - obviously I will need to throw the Ipod a bit harder next time it might erase some of this crap.
No of Runners seen - 2 - In 21 miles 2 runners how poor is that.
Feet Check - Really sore and aching
Wii fit BMI - 25.64 - the Wii fit said I have lost 7lbs since yesterday - I can actually quite believe it.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
I dont think I have ever used as many obsceneties in a run as I did today. Oh look there's a guy running, we're a few miles from anywhere so he must have been going quite a while, should us old folk just sit back from the junction and let him pass because he is obviously in his zone. Yes we will, oh look he is now just 5 feet from us, we are sure he is thinking we are nice old folk and going to let him pass, then again we are old and our minds dont work like normal folk lets just pull out in front of him. Oh look he has hit the car. Now he has thrown his Ipod at the car, and that is now the 10th four letter word he has used in the last 3 seconds.
It would have taken them all of 5 seconds to let me pass but they are so bloody ignorant, stupid, old, i'm not saying runners rule the roads but it would have been no bother for them to let me pass, i wouldnt have had to dive out of the way like something stupid and I wouldnt have broke my ipod. And as for the 4x4 driver who some how couldnt see a 6ft 2 in bloke running up the road and decided to put his wing mirror 1 inch from my arm, he is just very lucky that he had passed me as i swung my fist at the back of his car.
I met my first true nut case today, 13 miles down and a guy on a mountain bike decided to pedal up aside and proceed to talk garbage to me for the next 1.5miles and tell me how we were doing so much good for the planet by running and cycling, unlike these nasty car drivers, didnt have the heart to tell him I had driven 70 miles this morning to do the run.
I think I have finally recovered, maybe not fully but I feel a hell of a lot better than I did this afternoon, well at least I feel like I am back on planet earth.
1st Song on Ipod - Jamie Cullum - I could have danced all night - obviously I will need to throw the Ipod a bit harder next time it might erase some of this crap.
No of Runners seen - 2 - In 21 miles 2 runners how poor is that.
Feet Check - Really sore and aching
Wii fit BMI - 25.64 - the Wii fit said I have lost 7lbs since yesterday - I can actually quite believe it.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Saturday, 28 March 2009
29 Days To Go
Oh we're in the 20's, this thing is getting damn close now. The mind is asking if I am ready and will I be ready for 4 weeks time, also how much damage has the copius amounts of alcohol last weekend done, just glad I wasnt the stag as I am sure it will take him 44 weeks to get the old jagermeister out of his system.
I have a 22 mile run planned for tomorrow and I guess that will tell me exactly how ready I am. This is the peak and the taper, running lingo - god help me, starts after tomorrow. All the info has come through from the charity as well for stuff that is happening on the day, a nice massage after the race will be the order of the day I think.
Did 5 miles today and I think I finally have had the full gambit of weather. Hailstones horizontally into your face at high speed, thats the hailstones not me at high speed, hurt and hurt like hell. A good stretch of the legs even if I was in more pain than ever before. The numbness in my face finally wore off about an hour or so later. Good job I didnt shave before hand.
1st Song on Ipod - Simple Minds - Jerusalem ???????????????
No of runners seen - None
Feet Check - Heavy
Wii Fit BMI - 26.54 - I think this is the first time it has stayed the same as the last test. Tomorrows 22 miles will undoubtedly put paid to getting a hat trick of equal measurements.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
I have a 22 mile run planned for tomorrow and I guess that will tell me exactly how ready I am. This is the peak and the taper, running lingo - god help me, starts after tomorrow. All the info has come through from the charity as well for stuff that is happening on the day, a nice massage after the race will be the order of the day I think.
Did 5 miles today and I think I finally have had the full gambit of weather. Hailstones horizontally into your face at high speed, thats the hailstones not me at high speed, hurt and hurt like hell. A good stretch of the legs even if I was in more pain than ever before. The numbness in my face finally wore off about an hour or so later. Good job I didnt shave before hand.
1st Song on Ipod - Simple Minds - Jerusalem ???????????????
No of runners seen - None
Feet Check - Heavy
Wii Fit BMI - 26.54 - I think this is the first time it has stayed the same as the last test. Tomorrows 22 miles will undoubtedly put paid to getting a hat trick of equal measurements.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Friday, 27 March 2009
30 Days to Go
No run today, a nice rest before a biggy this weekend. We are heading to Wigan on Sunday morning so I am going to try the same route that I hit the wall on a few weeks ago. It wont beat me.
Over 25% of my target in for sponsorship so pleased with that. Just got to rally up the relatives and a few friends who still need to get their hands in their pockets but I am sure everybody will.
Can not believe it is getting so close.
Got my number and stuff for Blackpool Half next week. I remember thinking that that race was so far away and now thats upon us. I will finally be joined by someone next week and wont have to turn up at a race like Billy No Mates. So we can all give Ste Unsworth a big cheer and also see if he will stay off the beer on friday night in preparation. Anybody who wants to come and see us we will be running along the promenade from about 9.00am, you wont be alone in supporting us there are always a number of young ladies making the WALK OF SHAME in last nights dresses around that time of a sunday morning. Always brings a smile and a few laughs. Either that or they are a bit over dressed for a day out at the Pleasure Beach.
Over 25% of my target in for sponsorship so pleased with that. Just got to rally up the relatives and a few friends who still need to get their hands in their pockets but I am sure everybody will.
Can not believe it is getting so close.
Got my number and stuff for Blackpool Half next week. I remember thinking that that race was so far away and now thats upon us. I will finally be joined by someone next week and wont have to turn up at a race like Billy No Mates. So we can all give Ste Unsworth a big cheer and also see if he will stay off the beer on friday night in preparation. Anybody who wants to come and see us we will be running along the promenade from about 9.00am, you wont be alone in supporting us there are always a number of young ladies making the WALK OF SHAME in last nights dresses around that time of a sunday morning. Always brings a smile and a few laughs. Either that or they are a bit over dressed for a day out at the Pleasure Beach.
Thursday, 26 March 2009
31 Days To Go
A month to go oh my god. Ended up actually going for a run today. It was only 5 miles all be it with a fast 3 miles included. It means I can now rest tomorrow, beltin. I felt good as well, run was well within the times & pace I was meant to do. So feel really good and prepared for a 22 mile run on sunday.
A good run on the sponsorship over the last couple of days, so thankyou very much, but it doesnt mean you can stop now, to repeat I know who you all are and I will know if you have sponsored me or not.
It looks like I will have to cancel my second quiz night to be held next week in Wigan, lets just say a 'misunderstanding' between myself and the venue people. A bit annoyed but I am sure everyone who was going to come along will still be putting their hands in their pockets.
Final bits of info starting to come through with regards to the big day, it certainly isnt anything like any other race I have been too, a bit different from a couple of hundred running in Cleckheaton.
1st Song on Ipod - Moby - The Sky is Broken
No of Runners Seen - None but did actually see the SUN for the first time whilst running
Feet Check - ok
Wii fit BMI - 26.54 - going up slightly but not too many concerns
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
A good run on the sponsorship over the last couple of days, so thankyou very much, but it doesnt mean you can stop now, to repeat I know who you all are and I will know if you have sponsored me or not.
It looks like I will have to cancel my second quiz night to be held next week in Wigan, lets just say a 'misunderstanding' between myself and the venue people. A bit annoyed but I am sure everyone who was going to come along will still be putting their hands in their pockets.
Final bits of info starting to come through with regards to the big day, it certainly isnt anything like any other race I have been too, a bit different from a couple of hundred running in Cleckheaton.
1st Song on Ipod - Moby - The Sky is Broken
No of Runners Seen - None but did actually see the SUN for the first time whilst running
Feet Check - ok
Wii fit BMI - 26.54 - going up slightly but not too many concerns
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
32 Days To Go
First proper run since the stag do and an 'easy' 9 miles done. It was ok, in well under the time I needed to do and have felt good all day. Was also good just to get back running and proper training.
I have also made the local press, thanks to the Morley Observer who have run a nice little story and an even 'nicer' picture, when the web site is up to date I will stick on a link.
No sooner do I get back into running then I am off tomorrow, the good lady wife has now gone back to work full time and I need to sort my little angels out for school so for the last 4 weeks I will be running on a friday morning which will properly break up my training.
My race number has finally come through so when you are all sat in front of the tv on the morn of the 26th April just keep your eye out for No. 47694.
1st Song on Ipod - James - Crash
No of Runners Seen - Super fat zero
Feet Check - Sore
Wii Fit BMI - 26.45
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
I have also made the local press, thanks to the Morley Observer who have run a nice little story and an even 'nicer' picture, when the web site is up to date I will stick on a link.
No sooner do I get back into running then I am off tomorrow, the good lady wife has now gone back to work full time and I need to sort my little angels out for school so for the last 4 weeks I will be running on a friday morning which will properly break up my training.
My race number has finally come through so when you are all sat in front of the tv on the morn of the 26th April just keep your eye out for No. 47694.
1st Song on Ipod - James - Crash
No of Runners Seen - Super fat zero
Feet Check - Sore
Wii Fit BMI - 26.45
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
33 Days To Go
No run today, after the weekend away it was my fatherly duty to get up with my little angel this morning so didnt have time. Will be back to the grind tomorrow with a 9 mile run. Hopefully there wont be any long lasting effects from the weekend.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara for all your sponsorship needs.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara for all your sponsorship needs.
34 Days To Go
No run today just a big Rabbie Special breakfast and a 4 hour drive from Edinburgh. Was a bit rough, and probably as far removed from a marathon runner than I have ever been in the last 12 weeks.
35 Days To Go
You will all be pleased to know that I got out of my pit, on the stag do, and went for a run. 12 miles done around Edinburgh. Felt ok, well as ok as you would expect after the odd little drink on Saturday night. A very good place to go for a run, Arthurs Seat was very busy and tough, and the whole place was as windy as anything which whilst running up Easter Road was ridiculous. Felt ok afterwards, the handful of beers soon eased any aches & pains.
36 Days To Go
Yet again no running, this slob routine is great. Another good walk ruined by the little white ball. Congratulations to Tucker who won the golf this weekend, enjoy it because Richy will ensure you never win again.
Saturday, 21 March 2009
37 Days To Go
No running today just 12 miles walked around a 4 mile golf course. The running has taken a hit today due to the copius amounts of ale that have passed thru my lips. Don't think I will be running on saturday either. Can't comment on the events of friday night as you all know what goes on on tour stays on tour. But the stag was a mess.
1st Song on ipod - no ipod with me but Beyonce has just been on the tv
No of Runners Seen - 2 between hotel and pub
Feet check - ok
Wii fit BMI - slaughtered due to all the ale
ps hello Tom
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
1st Song on ipod - no ipod with me but Beyonce has just been on the tv
No of Runners Seen - 2 between hotel and pub
Feet check - ok
Wii fit BMI - slaughtered due to all the ale
ps hello Tom
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Thursday, 19 March 2009
38 Days To Go
A quick 4 miles this morning. Felt ok in preparation for a golfing weekend away in Edinburgh.
I will try if I can to post over the weekend but the likelyhood is I'll be too drunk to type.
The attached link shows a couple of the expert golfers who grace the courses of Scotland with their presence this weekend.
www.jollyboysgolfweekend.co.uk
Best place to look is the Order Of Merit.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
I will try if I can to post over the weekend but the likelyhood is I'll be too drunk to type.
The attached link shows a couple of the expert golfers who grace the courses of Scotland with their presence this weekend.
www.jollyboysgolfweekend.co.uk
Best place to look is the Order Of Merit.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
39 Days To Go
Not much happening really, did a easy 6 miles this morning & felt good. Feel like I have totally recovered after Sundays race. Supposed to do a steady 11 miles tomorrow but dont think I will have time to do the full 11. Planned the route for a run in Edinburgh this weekend if I manage to get out. Going to run around Holyrood Park a few times.
1st Song on Ipod - Pulp - 97 lovers
No of Runners Seen - None
Feet Check - Ok
Wii Fit BMI - 26.09
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
1st Song on Ipod - Pulp - 97 lovers
No of Runners Seen - None
Feet Check - Ok
Wii Fit BMI - 26.09
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
40 Days To Go
Guys who cares about going global we went local tonight, the photographer from the Morley Observer came and took some photos of me looking rather splendid in my race gear. I am sure he thought it would be funny to get me stood in the middle of the street in a running pose. A big thankyou though to the paper for offering their support, I will stick a link up or let you know when the paper is out. I will gladly nip to the shop and buy 20 copies. Will be a collecters issue in a few years, being a great athlete and all.
A suprisingly good run this morning after Sunday, only had time to do 6 rather than 8 but the legs held up and I felt quite full off energy. Recovery has been quite quick as well. Another 6 to do tomorrow followed by a 'steady' 11 thursday which is around my personal best pace for a half marathon.
1st Song on Ipod - U2 - Heartland
No of Runners Seen - None
Feet Check -Ok
WiiFit BMI - 26.48 - Starting to up my depleted stores from the other day.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
A suprisingly good run this morning after Sunday, only had time to do 6 rather than 8 but the legs held up and I felt quite full off energy. Recovery has been quite quick as well. Another 6 to do tomorrow followed by a 'steady' 11 thursday which is around my personal best pace for a half marathon.
1st Song on Ipod - U2 - Heartland
No of Runners Seen - None
Feet Check -Ok
WiiFit BMI - 26.48 - Starting to up my depleted stores from the other day.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Monday, 16 March 2009
41 Days To Go
No run today just a good rest after yesterday. 8 miles planned for tomorrow.
Finished 191 out of 258 in yesterdays race, couldnt have got any higher I didnt have it in me.
Still made up with the time I did yesterday.
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www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
Finished 191 out of 258 in yesterdays race, couldnt have got any higher I didnt have it in me.
Still made up with the time I did yesterday.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
Sunday, 15 March 2009
42 Days To Go
That is the hardest thing I have ever done. 20 miles with sun and hills and Nell McAndrew (I think). Spent my sunday morning with a super model - what about you lot. Completed the course in 2hrs 53mins which I am really pleased with. Overall I am so happy with todays run. Only the 2nd time I have run this far and with the hills I am just so made up with it. Some guy said if you could complete todays run then the marathon will be no problem, after it I think he may have been right, at least there will be no hills.
I think I drained every bit of energy and fluid out of my body today. Even the downhill sections were tough. I did make one tiny mistake though and drank a milk based energy drink after finishing, lets just say it didnt stay there for very long, neither did the water that I drank afterwards. That is the first time I have thrown up either during or after a run. I was also shaking for a short period, but feel ok now. I certainly know I have put some effort in today.
I may have said it once already today but I am so pleased with todays run, knackered but chuffed to bits. I have also kind of told my wife today that this will be my one and only marathon and that anything longer in future than a half marathon well they can keep it.
I am unable to provide a photo of me in my race gear and customary t-shirt, 1 - because I was that wrecked I had to get changed asap and 2 - because we got a bloody pen, yes a pen, for our efforts and no snazzy designed t-shirt. See below.
The little bloke I beat a few weeks ago in the Dewsbury 10k, well I did him again.
Supposed to do a 4 mile run in the morning - guess what I aint.
1st Song on Ipod - Not race etiqutte
No of runners seen - about 350 - dont think I was in the top half though
Feet Check - Cramp all evening
Wii Fit BMI - 25.78 - thats because I have no fluid in my body - watch it fly up this week.
Saturday, 14 March 2009
43 Days To Go
I got my schedule wrong and I was only meant to do a 3 mile run today not 5 so it was a very easy stretch of the legs. I did however do something different and went out this evening rather than this morning, not used to so many people being out and about and having to look when I cross the road. Rested the muscles in the jacuzzi and sauna today but not for as long as I would have liked as my big lad decided he was not too keen on swimming today and decided he couldnt be bothered so I had to take him home early.
Big race of 20 miles - tomorrow so hopefully a good nights sleep will be had.
1st Song On Ipod - Franz Ferdinand - Auf Achse
No of Runners Seen - None - 2 girls though who got a torrent of abuse after they thought it was funny to jump out at me at some roadworks - I just couldnt be arsed with them.
Feet Check - Hunky dorry
Wii Fit BMI - 26.09 - Lowest ever
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
Big race of 20 miles - tomorrow so hopefully a good nights sleep will be had.
1st Song On Ipod - Franz Ferdinand - Auf Achse
No of Runners Seen - None - 2 girls though who got a torrent of abuse after they thought it was funny to jump out at me at some roadworks - I just couldnt be arsed with them.
Feet Check - Hunky dorry
Wii Fit BMI - 26.09 - Lowest ever
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
Friday, 13 March 2009
44 Days To Go
No run today and it is exactly what my legs needed. Just read an article in a running magazine, yes I have really become that sad, and I am now properly jeed up for sundays 20 mile race. I am raring to go and am looking forward to it. I think it will be tough and a proper challenge but I am ready for it.
Usual comment but if anyone is bored enough on Sunday morning at 10.00am please feel more than welcome to come along and cheer you favourite athlete along. It is towards cleckheaton just of J26 of the M62.
Thanks for the sponsorship it is really meaning something to see it rising and for those who havent it is not long now you know you dont want to miss out on such a great opportunity of giving me cash.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
Usual comment but if anyone is bored enough on Sunday morning at 10.00am please feel more than welcome to come along and cheer you favourite athlete along. It is towards cleckheaton just of J26 of the M62.
Thanks for the sponsorship it is really meaning something to see it rising and for those who havent it is not long now you know you dont want to miss out on such a great opportunity of giving me cash.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
Thursday, 12 March 2009
45 Days To Go
A lot better run today, body felt better, motivation was better and was pleased with it all round. I managed to keep within the required pace and throughout the day I have also felt a lot better. With a 20mile race on Sunday I am going to need as much rest as possible and I am soooooooo looking forward to having a day off tomorrow. Just checked the race results for Sundays race for last year and to achieve my usual aim of being in the top half I would need to knock about 30 secs per mile of my training run time. I always run faster in races than training but to go so much faster is going to be a tough one but we will give it a go.
1st Song on Ipod - U2 - Love Rescue Me
No of Runners Seen - Nowt
Feet Check - Sound
Wii Fit BMI - 26.65
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
1st Song on Ipod - U2 - Love Rescue Me
No of Runners Seen - Nowt
Feet Check - Sound
Wii Fit BMI - 26.65
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
46 Days To Go
Crap, rubbish, hated it, very annoyed. Just a handful of things that went through my head whilst I did 9 miles this morning. After only half a mile I knew it was going to be rubbish. Just didnt have the motivation, I was tired when I got up and no matter how much I tried to push myself I just couldnt respond. I stuck it out though and did the full 9 miles, but I really couldnt be arsed. My mins/miles was awful, i did the same distance last week over 13 mins quicker. I will just put it down as another day, tick it off the schedule and forget about it.
5 miles tomorrow, 1 slow, 3 'brisk', 1 slow - so we will give it a go and see if I can get a bit more motivated.
Big race on sunday, 20 miles around Cleckheaton, so if you want to turn up an watch you can, probably have a chat with my dad who is coming to watch. I will be up for this I am sure. 10:00am kick off.
1st Song on Ipod - Paul Weller - The Changing Man - After this song the Ipod obviously knew how I was feeling as all other songs were crap.
No of Runners Seen - 1
Feet Check - Good
Wii Fit BMI - 26.67
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
5 miles tomorrow, 1 slow, 3 'brisk', 1 slow - so we will give it a go and see if I can get a bit more motivated.
Big race on sunday, 20 miles around Cleckheaton, so if you want to turn up an watch you can, probably have a chat with my dad who is coming to watch. I will be up for this I am sure. 10:00am kick off.
1st Song on Ipod - Paul Weller - The Changing Man - After this song the Ipod obviously knew how I was feeling as all other songs were crap.
No of Runners Seen - 1
Feet Check - Good
Wii Fit BMI - 26.67
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
47 Days To Go
A good run today, 4 x 1.5mile fast runs, plus warm ups etc, was there or there abouts on all sections so felt good afterwards. Legs felt a bit stiff to start with but were ok when done. The miles are starting to come thick and fast now, 8 in total today, 9 tomorrow, 6 thurs, 5 Sat and another 20 on sunday and there is even more for next week.
I look forward to waking up and my body not aching one bit, it just seems like there isnt enough time to recover and I am just topping up all the time.
1st Song on Ipod - The Verve - One Day
No of Runners Seen - none
Feet Check - Just ache
Wii Fit BMI - 26.57
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
I look forward to waking up and my body not aching one bit, it just seems like there isnt enough time to recover and I am just topping up all the time.
1st Song on Ipod - The Verve - One Day
No of Runners Seen - none
Feet Check - Just ache
Wii Fit BMI - 26.57
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Monday, 9 March 2009
48 Days To Go
No run today thankfully as my legs are heavy and stiff after yesterday, instead just 6 hours sat in the hospital taking care of our little angel. All went well except he looked and acted like a drunk with jelly legs as the sedation wore off. We know we shouldnt have laughed but it was funny.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Sunday, 8 March 2009
49 Days To Go
Today is the toughest run I have ever done, but I feel great. 20 miles done under 3 hours, which is what the schedule wanted, and that was with the last 7 feeling like it was constantly into a head wind. Its the farthest I have ever run. Both my knees ache now along with most other muscles in my body and my legs are so stiff. I think I have drank about 10 litres of fluid as well since I finished. I cant believe I have actually done the 20 miles, I am so pleased, it was just bloody tough.
I have 2 weeks of 20 miles before a 22 mile run then it slopes down before the marathon itself. 1 is the race next week, and 1 supposedly in Edinburgh, my wife wants to see the download from my GPS watch to prove I didnt just get leathered all weekend and did actually go for a run.
I am supposed to do 4 miles recovery run tomorrow but we are taking Evan for a CT Scan in the morning, he suffers from a condition called Hydrocephalus brought on by a brain hemorrhage at birth and whilst he is fit and healthy they like to do a base scan. A bit nervous about it, even though you would think we should be use to it by now. Its not really the way I'd like to get out of runs but at least I wont have to drag my aching body around tomorrow.
No of miles in the week - 47 - Forty bloody Seven !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
1st Song on Ipod - Paul Young - Oh Girl
No of Runners Seen - 6
Feet Check - Sore & Tired
Wii Fit BMI - 26.23 - Back heading south
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I have 2 weeks of 20 miles before a 22 mile run then it slopes down before the marathon itself. 1 is the race next week, and 1 supposedly in Edinburgh, my wife wants to see the download from my GPS watch to prove I didnt just get leathered all weekend and did actually go for a run.
I am supposed to do 4 miles recovery run tomorrow but we are taking Evan for a CT Scan in the morning, he suffers from a condition called Hydrocephalus brought on by a brain hemorrhage at birth and whilst he is fit and healthy they like to do a base scan. A bit nervous about it, even though you would think we should be use to it by now. Its not really the way I'd like to get out of runs but at least I wont have to drag my aching body around tomorrow.
No of miles in the week - 47 - Forty bloody Seven !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
1st Song on Ipod - Paul Young - Oh Girl
No of Runners Seen - 6
Feet Check - Sore & Tired
Wii Fit BMI - 26.23 - Back heading south
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Saturday, 7 March 2009
50 Days To Go
Easy stretch of the legs today, it was a comfortable 5 miles at a very comfortable pace. Though I do need to turn that comfortable pace into a 20mile run tomorrow. Everything felt ok and in a sad way I am looking forward to the challenge of tryning to run 20 miles.
Went and rested the muscles at the gym today in the jacuzzi and sauna, it does feel good just to sit there and relax. I do however feel that the gym needs to implement a dress policy, because some of these outfits should not be worn outside the comfort of your own wardrobe. Not being nasty but half of these woman must have those fairground mirrors in their houses because they look bad, i am suprised some of the kiddies arent scared half to death by some of these sights. Last week two stunners were parading around the jacuzzi etc, I however had both sons therefore couldnt go and casually sit there, this week with only one son, having a lesson with the instructer, I get the above sights, the muscles I had relaxed were now tightened with fear, at what I was being forced to look at. Skimpy 2 piece bikinis dont look good on 20 stone women, not that you can actually see the bikini. aagh.
1st Song on Ipod - Bjork - The Anchor Song
No of Runners Seen - 1
Feet Check - Waiting for a pounding tomorrow
Wii Fit BMI - 26.45 - Back in the right direction
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
Went and rested the muscles at the gym today in the jacuzzi and sauna, it does feel good just to sit there and relax. I do however feel that the gym needs to implement a dress policy, because some of these outfits should not be worn outside the comfort of your own wardrobe. Not being nasty but half of these woman must have those fairground mirrors in their houses because they look bad, i am suprised some of the kiddies arent scared half to death by some of these sights. Last week two stunners were parading around the jacuzzi etc, I however had both sons therefore couldnt go and casually sit there, this week with only one son, having a lesson with the instructer, I get the above sights, the muscles I had relaxed were now tightened with fear, at what I was being forced to look at. Skimpy 2 piece bikinis dont look good on 20 stone women, not that you can actually see the bikini. aagh.
1st Song on Ipod - Bjork - The Anchor Song
No of Runners Seen - 1
Feet Check - Waiting for a pounding tomorrow
Wii Fit BMI - 26.45 - Back in the right direction
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
Friday, 6 March 2009
51 Days To Go
No run today was a well needed and if I say so myself a well earned day off. Though I may have just ruined it with a rather nice Chicken Chow Mein. Will need to make sure I burn that off over the weekend.
5 miles plus a sit in the jacuzzi tomorrow.
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www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
5 miles plus a sit in the jacuzzi tomorrow.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
Thursday, 5 March 2009
52 Days to Go
Today was probably the best training run I have done. I felt good for all 9 miles, did it in the faster pace I was required to do, 8:03min/miles which is around my half marathon racing pace, I dont think I have sustained that sort of pace during an early morning run before, especially not for that sort of distance. I am sure the drinks I am taking are working as the muscles arent feeling as tired for as long as they have done.
I have just read that this great athlete has scared off one competitor for the marathon. I am disappointed Paula Radcliffe has felt the need to drop out with my presence being there, but never mind it will save her any embarrasment.
Day of rest and a bit of a lie in tomorrow, I am looking very much forward to this, a bit of rest then 5 on sat and 20 on sun.
I forgot to check the weather out of the window this morning before getting dressed to run, and by the time I got outside I couldnt be bothered going back in to put a long sleeve top on and it was bitter, all the cars frozen and stupid me in shorts and a short sleeve top, and I wonder why there is only me out running at this time of day.
A new poll for you all, see left, the stag do is 2 weeks away so i will see what is the popular opinion.
1st Song on Ipod - Gun - Vicious Heart
No of Runners Seen - 1 - dressed appropriately
Feet Check - Tired
Wii Fit BMI -26.74 - Minor blips all week - Sunday will reduce it, always does.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
I have just read that this great athlete has scared off one competitor for the marathon. I am disappointed Paula Radcliffe has felt the need to drop out with my presence being there, but never mind it will save her any embarrasment.
Day of rest and a bit of a lie in tomorrow, I am looking very much forward to this, a bit of rest then 5 on sat and 20 on sun.
I forgot to check the weather out of the window this morning before getting dressed to run, and by the time I got outside I couldnt be bothered going back in to put a long sleeve top on and it was bitter, all the cars frozen and stupid me in shorts and a short sleeve top, and I wonder why there is only me out running at this time of day.
A new poll for you all, see left, the stag do is 2 weeks away so i will see what is the popular opinion.
1st Song on Ipod - Gun - Vicious Heart
No of Runners Seen - 1 - dressed appropriately
Feet Check - Tired
Wii Fit BMI -26.74 - Minor blips all week - Sunday will reduce it, always does.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
53 Days To Go
A good 8 miles done today. I felt remarkably well during and after the run, whether that was my new super drinks I will have to see. Got 9 miles at a faster pace planned for tomorrow so we will see how I feel during that. My legs havent been as tired as usual as well so maybe it is working. I guess it cant do me any harm.
I have a 20 mile race a week on sunday and have just read on a forum that it is a tough hilly race, god i am soooo looking forward to that.
Today was again just about getting some more miles under my belt.
I am now becoming quite freakish about my running. I replied to someone today that I had run just 8 this morning. JUST 8, 8 miles is a long bloody way or it use to be. Aagh.
1st song on Ipod - Bellagio - The Trick ??????????????????
No of Runners Seen - Just the 1 - they are slowly but surely coming out the woodwork
Feet Check - I feel quite injury and pain free
Wii Fit BMI - 26.85 - Its all going wrong
I have a 20 mile race a week on sunday and have just read on a forum that it is a tough hilly race, god i am soooo looking forward to that.
Today was again just about getting some more miles under my belt.
I am now becoming quite freakish about my running. I replied to someone today that I had run just 8 this morning. JUST 8, 8 miles is a long bloody way or it use to be. Aagh.
1st song on Ipod - Bellagio - The Trick ??????????????????
No of Runners Seen - Just the 1 - they are slowly but surely coming out the woodwork
Feet Check - I feel quite injury and pain free
Wii Fit BMI - 26.85 - Its all going wrong
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
54 Days To Go
Guys we have gone global, my next door neighbour doesnt know I am running but our cousins in the US of A do. (Check the map out) Oh and somebody in Scotland, Hi Stevie Mc.
A good run today, a slow mile, then 15 x 200m sprints with 100m rests in between and another mile to finish. It was tough and my legs are feeling it but I feel buoyed up by it, plus it was a hell of a lot more interesting than basic mile after mile. Took my new energy drink out with me as well, not sure what difference it made but I will persevere. As for the new recovery drink I also bought, that will have to be downed in one as it was rank. I am such a pro now with all the supplement drinks.
Got a stag do in 3 weeks to Edinburgh and have a 20 mile run planned for the sunday, i would just like to thank in advance all my mates who are going to join me for a bit of a stretch of the legs on that day. You will all be rewarded with a nice cold pint of beer for every 5 miles you do.
1st Song on Ipod - Deacon Blue - I will see you tomorrow
No of Runners Seen - None, was in the zone today so wouldnt have noticed anyway.
Feet Check - Ok, but they were sore this morning
Wii Fit BMI - 26.57 - minor blip
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A good run today, a slow mile, then 15 x 200m sprints with 100m rests in between and another mile to finish. It was tough and my legs are feeling it but I feel buoyed up by it, plus it was a hell of a lot more interesting than basic mile after mile. Took my new energy drink out with me as well, not sure what difference it made but I will persevere. As for the new recovery drink I also bought, that will have to be downed in one as it was rank. I am such a pro now with all the supplement drinks.
Got a stag do in 3 weeks to Edinburgh and have a 20 mile run planned for the sunday, i would just like to thank in advance all my mates who are going to join me for a bit of a stretch of the legs on that day. You will all be rewarded with a nice cold pint of beer for every 5 miles you do.
1st Song on Ipod - Deacon Blue - I will see you tomorrow
No of Runners Seen - None, was in the zone today so wouldnt have noticed anyway.
Feet Check - Ok, but they were sore this morning
Wii Fit BMI - 26.57 - minor blip
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
Monday, 2 March 2009
55 Days To Go
No run today, a recovery after yesterday. Not sure what next week will be like then as my schedule has me down to run on the monday as well.
Did a bit of research and have decided to go and buy some proper energy and recovery drinks, the woman in the shop reckoned with the amount of running I am doing I should be using it. So we will give it a go and see if it helps.
Legs ache by the way.
Did a bit of research and have decided to go and buy some proper energy and recovery drinks, the woman in the shop reckoned with the amount of running I am doing I should be using it. So we will give it a go and see if it helps.
Legs ache by the way.
Sunday, 1 March 2009
56 Days To Go
Halfway there, I cant believe that.
Today was tough, was supposed to be a 20 mile run but i hit a wall at just over 16. Not making excuses but the energy just went out of my legs and that was it, dont know if it has anything to do with the dicky stomach yesterday. I couldnt run any more, tried but nowt there. A bit gutted really but the route was also a fairly tough one with a lot of hills both up and down. I ended up going over to the folks and running there, so for the locals who may understand, the route was as follows:
Orrell
Roby Mill
Appley Bridge
Dangerous Corner
Parbold
Newburgh
Ashurst Beacon - This was a tough stretch
Hall Green
Chequer Lane
Billinge - This is were it ended.
On the other hand I am happy that I completed 16 miles, if I had set out to do 16 on this route I would have been happy to have done it, I guess it is just that this is the first time I havent completed the full mileage.
20 miles to do each of the next 3 sundays so I will get the chance to redeem myself.
1st Song on Ipod - Coldplay - Shiver - Crap - Simple as that.
No of Runners Seen - Loads - 1st 20 yards from start, then a group of about 7 who took off like a bat out of hell in front of me, then the worst of all one Steven Unsworth showing me how it should be done whilst I was battling thru the wall i'd just hit. I will see him at Blackpool.
Feet Check - Tired
Wii Fit BMI - 26.11 - Oh 27 is a distant memory now.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
Today was tough, was supposed to be a 20 mile run but i hit a wall at just over 16. Not making excuses but the energy just went out of my legs and that was it, dont know if it has anything to do with the dicky stomach yesterday. I couldnt run any more, tried but nowt there. A bit gutted really but the route was also a fairly tough one with a lot of hills both up and down. I ended up going over to the folks and running there, so for the locals who may understand, the route was as follows:
Orrell
Roby Mill
Appley Bridge
Dangerous Corner
Parbold
Newburgh
Ashurst Beacon - This was a tough stretch
Hall Green
Chequer Lane
Billinge - This is were it ended.
On the other hand I am happy that I completed 16 miles, if I had set out to do 16 on this route I would have been happy to have done it, I guess it is just that this is the first time I havent completed the full mileage.
20 miles to do each of the next 3 sundays so I will get the chance to redeem myself.
1st Song on Ipod - Coldplay - Shiver - Crap - Simple as that.
No of Runners Seen - Loads - 1st 20 yards from start, then a group of about 7 who took off like a bat out of hell in front of me, then the worst of all one Steven Unsworth showing me how it should be done whilst I was battling thru the wall i'd just hit. I will see him at Blackpool.
Feet Check - Tired
Wii Fit BMI - 26.11 - Oh 27 is a distant memory now.
www.justgiving.com/davidmcnamara
www.ndcschallenges.org.uk
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