Just back from a few days hard skiing in Courcheval. The conditions were amazing - great snow and blue skies.
As we left last Friday and didn't get back until Tuesday I had to fit in my weekly running mileage into four days! I think this took its toll on my legs as by day three of skiing my quads were in agony, especially when turning on the steeper stuff.
Back to running this morning - threshold session, 5.3 miles in 43 minutes - working between 75 and 85% of max. I think spending some time at altitude may have helped ;-)
Thursday, 24 January 2008
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
Sponsor my madness
On April 27 I'm going over to Germany to take part in the Hamburg marathon. Then, on May 17, I'm joining my girlfriend Chloe and thousands of other women in Hyde Park for the Playtex Moonwalk. Which, if you are up to speed on such events, is a walking marathon through the night. It's tough, Hamburg will be tough, and I'm looking forward to it!
If you've landed here from my JustGiving page, please have a read of my blog - I'm hoping it will inspire people to get active and take part in challenging events. If you would like to sponsor me please go here, I am raising money for the breast cancer awareness charity Walk the Walk.
Also - if you are inactive and are looking to get into walking and running I will donate £10 to Walk the Walk for every person that I get into a pair of trainers and out into the fresh air! Please get in touch if you would like a training programme to get you off the coach and onto the pavements. Trust me, it's fun.
Take it easy,
Craig
If you've landed here from my JustGiving page, please have a read of my blog - I'm hoping it will inspire people to get active and take part in challenging events. If you would like to sponsor me please go here, I am raising money for the breast cancer awareness charity Walk the Walk.
Also - if you are inactive and are looking to get into walking and running I will donate £10 to Walk the Walk for every person that I get into a pair of trainers and out into the fresh air! Please get in touch if you would like a training programme to get you off the coach and onto the pavements. Trust me, it's fun.
Take it easy,
Craig
Tuesday, 8 January 2008
A training year in review
I've been 'training hard' or 'training properly' for just over a year now and thought I'd reflect on how well things have gone.
I definitely feel fitter, stronger and healthier. If I didn't, there must be something wrong! I've cycled well over 1,000 miles, swam over 100miles and run over 400miles. In my book, that's not bad. I've acheived a number of personal bests, including a 1hr35 at the Bath Half Marathon. I've also taken part in my first ever triathlons and earned my Level 1 British Triathlon Federation coaching qualification.
Injuries - touch wood - have been limited to a minor hamstring tear. Training on the bike and in the pool has meant that my legs have been rested from the impact of running somewhat, but on reflection I reckon I've done well this year injury wise. I think my resistance to injury has grown with more training experience and the development of my core muscles. I also take it much easier on the runs these days!
I'm really, really looking forward to 2008. Lots of training, fun and races. I'm also starting a new business venture - watch this space!
Take it easy,
Craig
I definitely feel fitter, stronger and healthier. If I didn't, there must be something wrong! I've cycled well over 1,000 miles, swam over 100miles and run over 400miles. In my book, that's not bad. I've acheived a number of personal bests, including a 1hr35 at the Bath Half Marathon. I've also taken part in my first ever triathlons and earned my Level 1 British Triathlon Federation coaching qualification.
Injuries - touch wood - have been limited to a minor hamstring tear. Training on the bike and in the pool has meant that my legs have been rested from the impact of running somewhat, but on reflection I reckon I've done well this year injury wise. I think my resistance to injury has grown with more training experience and the development of my core muscles. I also take it much easier on the runs these days!
I'm really, really looking forward to 2008. Lots of training, fun and races. I'm also starting a new business venture - watch this space!
Take it easy,
Craig
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