Problems with my ankle - but I'm carrying on!

After my last session (on Sunday) my ankle started playing up - which means I've had to wear a support.  So, to ensure I kept up with the exercise I went to the Village Gym this evening. 

Its not my type of gym because of the layout but I gave it a go.  Did 15 mins on the bike and then gave the running machine a blast.  Wasnt planning to run, but I think I've got the bug!  Ended up doing 5K in 38 min and 40 seconds.  Was sweating like mad and a little red faced, but very pleased that I managed to do it!

Will prob go again on Thu/Fri and then go for a 'biggy' on the weekend!

Right, I'm back on it!

So I seem to be averaging about 1 session a week at the moment! That certainly has to change if i'm going to do this half marathon.

Had a great session today - weather conditions were perfect, which helped!  Managed to do 8 (or possibly 9) blocks of 7 minutes.  Decided to go a step back on my training plan as the 8 minute thing wasnt working for me.  So my plan from here on in is that for my next couple of runs I will be doing 7 with a view to increasing to 8 by next weekend!  I'm also going to go to the gym as I need to do some strength training aswell.  Thats going to start tomorrow as I have passes to use at The Village Hotel!  As I'm off for the next week I'm going to make the most of it - running, gym and also taking the dogs for walks!  In addition to this, going to pay atention to my diet as I dont think that has been helping either!

Lets hope I'm posting on here tomorrow!

It feels like I'm starting from scratch...

Met with Leean for the first time in about 3-4 weeks today for a jog and it really felt like I was starting from scratch!  Its prob because I've only been on average about once a week!

It started well with a 10 minute jog, but then I failed to complete the second block! We then decided that its best for me to slowly build up my time rather than just seeing what I can get in.  So we then went for some 8 minute blocks.  Ok, so we only did 2 as we had turned around cause the Swansea 5K was going to be starting.

So here is the plan - Leean and I will run seperately during the week where I will, for example, next week do 8 minute blocks (for 2 days) and then meet up on the weekend so that I move up to the next set of blocks.  Each week I will increase my time by 2 minutes so that by October I will be in the 20's at least.  If I can gradually build this up then I am more likely to keep going and keep motivated!

My next session is going to be Tuesday and Thursday of next week (doing 8 minute blocks), followed by a session on friday afternoon with Leean to try out 10 minute blocks.  Can't do Saturday next week cause I'm going to the footie with Stu.

Yet another 'watch this space'!  No turning back for this half marathon now as loads of people know that I've committed to doing it! :o$

Trying my best to stick to it...

So, another night and another session squeezed in. Same as last night 4 x 7 minutes of running (plus 4 x 3 minutes of walking). Lucky for me the weather has been dry. My next session is booked in for Thursday and Friday. It will be with a view to increasing blocks to ten minutes. Will aim to do this Friday evening.

Hopefully will be going for a run with Leean too on the weekend, she has suggested Saturday morning-not sure how I will be after Friday night.

If I can sort out my eating too, maybe I will start dropping some weight, which in turn will help me run better. Got to fill the fridge very soon so will have to bear this in mind!
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Oh dear, #14 complete but a massive gap!

Well, I didn't get any training in before Helen's Hen Do!  Had my mind on getting stuff sorted for it and happened to have a mega busy week in work - excuses right!? Hmm

So, I managed to get out last night and did 4 sessions of 7 which isn't too bad considering I've only been twice in the past 2 weeks!  Planning to do 2 consecutive nights with a 1 day rest in between.  Little and often to get back into the swing of it - I'm hoping this will work!

Its going to be wet over the next few days, but I'm hoping this will mean there will be less people on the path as this is really putting me off.  I know I get extremely hot, red faced and sweaty on my journey but I'm very conscious that people are staring and talking! 

Also, in order to get up to 30minutes of running by mid October I will be aiming to increase my blocks by 2 minutes each week, as I've got just 9 weeks left.  This will allow me to run the 3-4 miles to the water station on the big day and walk through them.  

Had a major blip but hopefully can get back on track! (#13 complete)

So, was comfortably approaching session #13 but had a blip getting there.  Went out last weekend and also met a friend for a drinky on Monday night - bad idea!  Knocked me out for the rest of the week.  Attempted to go for a session with Stu on Friday night but gave up after just 1 7 minute session.  Many factors, but the main one being that Stu didnt want to and couldnt go at my slow pace!  

I gave it another go on Saturday morning and had a major session - did 5 7 minute blocks and also squeezed in a 14 minute block!  Which is great, but on a bad note think I over did it as my knee was hurting all of yesterday and I had to have a mega nap too!

With me going out next Saturday for Helens hen do, I need to do Mon, Wed and Fri of this week!  So, I'll give tomorrrow a go and see how it goes!  I hope I can as I'm far off being able to complete the half marathon and need to get on with the training!  Watch this space! :o$