Excuses or Week Ending 8th February

I think that on the left just about sums it up. This week I just didn't do it and all I have are excuses. Its so bad I'm writing this Thursday night knowing full well I'm not getting anything done between here and Sunday evening.

All I did was a quick 2 mile run on Tuesday, as my mood was foul and I need some endorphins. I could give you the excuses but what's the point? I just didn't do it. That's the main way of getting there with this, the only way getting out there and doing the reps.

Anyway no point in looking back and moping, let's look forward.

I have been trying to build up to the Wrexham Marathon, but budgetary constraints mean I won't be going anymore. (Look out for the change to a shameful Did Not Start DNS on the race page). However this does mean I can change my focus onto the Sheffield Half Marathon, which is 9 weeks away. However before that I've the Liversedge Half Marathon on the 15th of February, so I suppose I better taper this week. Does that even work after a week off? Once again to my trusty friend Mr. Hal Higdon

Monday: Squash - That counts as stretch and strengthen
Tuesday:  4 mile on hills
Wednesday: 3 mile run
Thursday: 2m
Friday: Nowt
Satuday: Nowt
Sunday: Half Marathon then Beer Tasting

And then maybe next week I'll start at week 4 of Half Marathon Novice 2.

Week in Review: Week Ending 1st February

I should probably just get a template for these posts stating something like "Aimed to high, trained too little". So let's just take it as read that I didn't manage the early morning stuff, the long run, the swim or anything on Thursday. Wow, that was a terrible week for training, although excellent in many other ways.

Adding to the guilt is that I got back from a very fun weekend in Tenby to find a new copy of 220 Triathlon sitting on the doormat waiting to be read.  Its got a great 2015 race guide in there so may start looking at the options for the year ahead.

Also I may not be doing the Wrexham Marathon now. After the suspension snapping on the car on Friday night, I don't know if I can afford the hotel and train to get there. (I'd drive but since I fell asleep into a burger after my 1st Marathon, that doesn't sound too wise). Its still a month away so not making a decision right now but just throwing it out there. Give me any thoughts in the comments.

For Going - I've already paid, I've said I will
Against Going - Spending Money can't really afford, I'm not ready To be honest

But before I decide on that, its time for looking to next week.

Monday: 5 Mile Run
Tuesday: 5 Mile Run
Wednesday: 8 Mile Run
Thursday: Swimming, as may finally have worked out how to keep my waterproof MP3 player in my ears by then
Friday: Nowt
Weekend: Also Nowt as I've a big leaving do to go to.

See look at that managing expectations.

Week in Review and Week to Come. Sunday the 18th of January 2015

A quick update on how this week's been going. Did I manage to do what I planned?

Monday: I played Squash, so tick that off.
Tuesday: I ran my 5 Miles, tick that off.
Wednesday: Slight change of plan, I ran 5 miles rather than 8, so not a tick BUT...
Thursday: I ran the 8 miles today instead of yesterday, so tick for Wedsnesday and Thursday.
Friday: I managed to do nothing, another tick.
Saturday: Nope
Sunday: Nope.

So once again I've failed on my long run. I'm blaming this on its cold, so not headingoutside, treadmilling for this distance is a tad dull. Mainly though laziness, and a beer tasting event this Sunday. So moving on from this, what's planned for the coming week

Monday: Squash
Tuesday: 5 Miles Running
Wednesday: 8 Miles Running
Thursday: 5 Miles Running
Friday: No Training
Saturday & Sunday:  Half Marathon Distance.

Let's see how this goes.

The Week In Review, And The Week to come. January 12th 2015

After having avoided any exercise since late November, this was the week where it all began again. Currently I'm concentrating on just my running, as I've a Marathon in Wrexham on the 8th of March. So maybe I went into this week with too big plans but we'll see. I'm using a slightly modified version of Hal Higdon's Marathon Training Guide , which can be found here, http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51138/Marathon-Novice-2-Training-Program and I totally recommend it. So the week as was: Monday: I did no training but I did go back to the work after the Christmas break so I;l let myself off. Tuesday: Did 4 Miles of Hill Training.Took just under 44 minutes Wednesday: Did 8 Miles, on an easy gradient, this took about 90 minutes. Thursday and Friday: I went to the pub Saturday: Here was where my big plans and slovenly lifestyle bit me in the arse. I'd intended to run 17 miles (27.5k) but made the mistake of spending the morning reading comics and then heading out to train without eating. Big Mistake. Got to the 12.5k mark and had to give up. I then had chips and a sausage roll so well done me. Sunday: Big bag of nothing. My training plan only had 3 sessions this week, so full marks for attendance, 2/3 for attainment.

Plans for the week ahead:
 Monday: 40 Minutes of Squash
Tuesday: 5 Miles Running
Wednesday:8 Miles Running
Thursday: 5 Miles Running
 Friday: Nothing
Saturday: 18 Miles (With food this time)
Sunday: Nothing