Went for a short 6km run this morning. Took it easy as im in the last
stretch to the marathon. Went to fetch my race number from Cape Town.
2 days to go. Getting nervous now.
I believe ive done enough training, only time will tell. I must just
pace myself correctly over the first 10km.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
5 Septebmer 2010
Its been a while since my last post. I have kept up my training
schedule slowly building the miles each week. I signed up for the
comrades on Wednesday Morning. Now I must just ensure my training
gets me to the event next year.
3 weeks to go till my first marathon. The race is the Cape Town
marathon, on the 26 September. So far my training has gone well.
I managed to do a 30km run yesterday in 2 hours 45 . My run consisted
of some steep and long hills. Ending with Ou Kaapse Weg which is a
10km mountain pass, with about 7 km of gradula climbs and 3 km of
down hill. I finished weel so am confident that I have the ability
to complete the 42km marathon.
I will now taper my training over the next 2 weeks to ensure that I
am ready for the marathon. Havent thought about what time I will be
happy with. Right now I just want to finish without too much pain.
schedule slowly building the miles each week. I signed up for the
comrades on Wednesday Morning. Now I must just ensure my training
gets me to the event next year.
3 weeks to go till my first marathon. The race is the Cape Town
marathon, on the 26 September. So far my training has gone well.
I managed to do a 30km run yesterday in 2 hours 45 . My run consisted
of some steep and long hills. Ending with Ou Kaapse Weg which is a
10km mountain pass, with about 7 km of gradula climbs and 3 km of
down hill. I finished weel so am confident that I have the ability
to complete the 42km marathon.
I will now taper my training over the next 2 weeks to ensure that I
am ready for the marathon. Havent thought about what time I will be
happy with. Right now I just want to finish without too much pain.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
3 August 2010
Another grey cold day in Dublin. Managed to get in another
7.5km run this evening. 43mins. Ran along the grand canal again
as well as around Marion squar.
Went and had a guiness at the Temple bar after my run
7.5km run this evening. 43mins. Ran along the grand canal again
as well as around Marion squar.
Went and had a guiness at the Temple bar after my run
Monday, August 2, 2010
2 August 2010
Cant believe were in August allready. another 28 days till
my birthday, whopee. Didnt do any sports yesterday. wanted
to rather rest and prepare for the long flight to Dublin.
And yes it was long. Flight problems delayed my flights by
2 hours, which resulted in me barely making my connecting flight
to Dublin. Heathrow security sux. Finger prints / photos /
questions and I wasnt even staying in their country.
Anywhoo , managed to do a 44 min run tonight in Dublin. Ran
along the grand canal, then down passed Lansdowne Road (Rugby
stadium) and back passed Marion square. Garmin say 7.5km.
I need to do at least 20km on saturday. Hopefully wont get too
lost in Dublin.
my birthday, whopee. Didnt do any sports yesterday. wanted
to rather rest and prepare for the long flight to Dublin.
And yes it was long. Flight problems delayed my flights by
2 hours, which resulted in me barely making my connecting flight
to Dublin. Heathrow security sux. Finger prints / photos /
questions and I wasnt even staying in their country.
Anywhoo , managed to do a 44 min run tonight in Dublin. Ran
along the grand canal, then down passed Lansdowne Road (Rugby
stadium) and back passed Marion square. Garmin say 7.5km.
I need to do at least 20km on saturday. Hopefully wont get too
lost in Dublin.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
31 July 2010
Its been a bit of a boring week, mostly did treadmill running at the gym.
Managed to run a nice 20km run this morning. 1h: 45 min. This was my
first 20km without any stopping or walking.
I also managed to finally calibrate my garmin watch and foot pod. Its
been out by about 10%.
Off to Dublin tomorrow evening. Packed in my running shoes and clothes.
Managed to run a nice 20km run this morning. 1h: 45 min. This was my
first 20km without any stopping or walking.
I also managed to finally calibrate my garmin watch and foot pod. Its
been out by about 10%.
Off to Dublin tomorrow evening. Packed in my running shoes and clothes.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
25 July 2010
1:h 30 min cycle ride this morning. Simple flat ride.
Managed to join a fairly biggish group of cyclist. Rode
to Simonstown along the coast. Weather was great, a little
cold to start but warmed up I can feel im slowly getting
fitter but theres still a lot of work to do.
Managed to join a fairly biggish group of cyclist. Rode
to Simonstown along the coast. Weather was great, a little
cold to start but warmed up I can feel im slowly getting
fitter but theres still a lot of work to do.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
24 July 2010
16km run this morning, 1h 21min, 2 minutes faster than last week.
been a busy week at work, managed to get in 3 x 40 minute sessions
at the gym. 26th September is the day Ive chosen for my first
marathon. This is the day of the Cape Town City Marathon. I believe
its one of the better marathons to do , especially for a novice.
No idea of what time to go for, just hoping to finish. I will need
to increase my long runs to over 20km in order to get closer to
the marathon distance.
been a busy week at work, managed to get in 3 x 40 minute sessions
at the gym. 26th September is the day Ive chosen for my first
marathon. This is the day of the Cape Town City Marathon. I believe
its one of the better marathons to do , especially for a novice.
No idea of what time to go for, just hoping to finish. I will need
to increase my long runs to over 20km in order to get closer to
the marathon distance.
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