“Sorry Sir, your too fat to skydive” While I don’t think these were the exact words the young woman behind the counter told me on Monday 7th May 2018. I had decided earlier in the year I would do two events this year to raise money for Downs Syndrome – a 100-mile…
December 2017 and its time to look back on what happened throughout the year. First few months very quiet, I didn’t really get into my stride until about Feb, Jan was sluggish – but then I set a PB at actual half marathon distance at Retford and then PB at Manchester Marathon even though…
If you have read that I failed my first attempt in June of 2017, I was determined to run 50 miles – just to prove to myself I could. Even though I hadn’t been able to walk for 2 weeks I knew I had it in my legs so when I saw a 12 hours…
Sorry I didn’t update between week 5 – the week of Manchester Marathon where I sum how got a PB with only 13 miles being my longest run in training – still to this day I don’t know how I managed it. Quick Summary: The training went really well, had some ups and downs as…
Week 5 started big, the plan had me to do 10 miles but prior to signing up for Race to the Kings challenge I had already paid for Manchester Marathon and I didn’t want to give up. I had a bad race last year at the event, it actually caused me to lose my running…
So far the training has been going well, but not really had to do much distance, longest on the plan has been 8 miles. Now is when the training increases. Sunday Plan 8 Miles Actual: 5.72 Miles Like I said in previous weeks, the reason you start on a Sunday if you have…
So week 1 and 2 are done, only 18 more to go. I am feeling good. Sunday: Plan: 8 miles Actual: 8.01 Miles Today was running with an old friend on our local “pit tip” to get used to more off road running. I haven’t run with him for a few months so was…
Week 1 is complete and onto week 2, 1 down 19 to go. If you wanna see how week 1 went you can read about it here. As I said in the previous article, I like to start the week on a Sunday a good run and it sets you up for a great…
So week 1 is now complete of my training plan for the race to the kings. Firstly I want to thank all of those that have already donated, it’s hugely appreciated, that cause is close to my heart and those donations will help as motivation as the training and race get tough. While I am…
In 2017 I turn 30 and wanted to do something special to raise money for charity. As I have done quite a few marathons I wanted to push myself so decided I would do an Ultramarathon. Most people’s first ultra marathon is 50km (31 miles) so not much further than a marathon. Not me, I have…