Monday, 5 March 2007

A niggle followed by a cold....

When does it stop...this feeling pants thing....

Well after a couple of sessions in the house of pain, and a major bout of man flu (sorry girls...you wont understand) I am now fighting fit and back on the long hard training road...

After a couple of short runs and not really any tenderness in either the knee or hip I am really really pleased..

So yesterday, that day that was blowing a hooley and sheet raining there I was like a true professional out in all my finest running gear, planned to cover 11 miles but managed 10 and felt really good....a real psychological win as have a half marathon on Sunday in Fleet.

A rest day (Monday) but feeling really good, have a meeting with the guys from The Shooting Star Childrens Hospice tomorrow to charge the motivation batteries once again....

So a number of steady training session this week and am looking to get out with the guys from Sandhurst joggers and run in a group situation...both really nervous and looking forward to that too.

So please check back tomorrow and I'll let you know how I'm getting on..

Andy

2 comments:

tonythetiger said...

Hi Andy, good luck with your fundraising, that is harder than the race itself. I wish you all the best for your challenge from another rugby nut. I am running for the Matt Hampson Trust dressed as the Tigers club mascot, and I have found out that your other code Quins RL have got their mascot running. He's a pe teacher though so it could be interesting.

As far as the day is concerened and with it being your first London the best advice I can give you is to just ENJOY the day, and get ready for the wave of emotion that hits you as you get to Tower Bridge.

It is a fantastic day and I'm sure you will do well.

Tony

Paul Shrimpton said...

Whilst I echo Tony's message of well-wishing, goodwill and belief that you'll do a stonking job, both in the race and raising piles of cash - I was a little concerned when you spoke about 'feeling pants'....

Wouldn't this kind of activity sap your strength for the race? :)