Yesterday we ran 17 miles.
It is almost impossible to believe this as I year ago I completed my first 10km run and then had to spend three days on the sofa recovering. Of course I felt a little sore yesterday and a little hungry but overall I was fine.
Running 17 miles is as much about the mind as the body and an important mind-set is critical. Yesterday I was tired, had a headache from work related stress and was in a bad mood but my mind was focused on the run and getting the job done. I ditched my watch, loaded up with gels and told myself: this is your time, make the most of it.
At ten miles I was feeling relatively fresh and content. I had really zoned out and was not thinking of anything special. I let my feet move in their natural rhythm, let me breathing calm down to something sensible and just enjoyed the run. At fifteen miles I was a little hungry but when we completed the magical seventeen miles it seemed that the run was over all too soon and that I still had some miles in the legs (which surprised me as Trevor had beasted me the day before with circuit training).
I am realistic to know that there are many more runs to do and challenges ahead but as we go into this week’s rest day I am feeling slightly more confident.
Sunday, March 4th, 2012, Philip and Trevor will be running across the frozen ice surface of the world’s largest, oldest and deepest lake, Lake Baikal in Siberia. It's generally considered one of the 10 toughest marathons in the world. Philip and Trevor are running in support of Iain Rennie Hospice at Home, a charity offering specialist and supportive care and advice for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses in their homes.
Thursday, 22 December 2011
21st December 2011
A lot has happened since my last blog. It's an interesting time of year with everyone trying to get ready for Christmas, party's everywhere and training sessions being missed, it's all part of the Christmas routine........
For Philip & I no such luxuries training has to be the priority and therefore will not be missed. So with that in mind, since my last entry on the 14th, we have completed a 15 mile run (Philip's best by far, mindset was right and everything went to plan). This was followed by an
hours worth of cross training the next day, then a rest day with a short run on sunday.
Then this week so far we have run 8 miles on Monday, 1.5 hrs of circuit training Tuesday and about to go out on a 17 mile run ( Philip's furthest distance, without driving)
I will report back on how it goes..
I have already done 4 miles today with another client.
Then a relaxing cross training session tomorrow and then I'm away for Christmas and New Year, family duties, but no rest. Trainers and Kettlebells will be put in the car, hopefully to get some cold weather training ( especially as I'm in Slovakia)Philip has his own detailed daily routine to follow so no excuses for the intensity to drop off.
When I get back in January it is all very imminent, 8 weeks to go......
I still question "how did I get roped into this challenge"
Till next time
Trevor
For Philip & I no such luxuries training has to be the priority and therefore will not be missed. So with that in mind, since my last entry on the 14th, we have completed a 15 mile run (Philip's best by far, mindset was right and everything went to plan). This was followed by an
hours worth of cross training the next day, then a rest day with a short run on sunday.
Then this week so far we have run 8 miles on Monday, 1.5 hrs of circuit training Tuesday and about to go out on a 17 mile run ( Philip's furthest distance, without driving)
I will report back on how it goes..
I have already done 4 miles today with another client.
Then a relaxing cross training session tomorrow and then I'm away for Christmas and New Year, family duties, but no rest. Trainers and Kettlebells will be put in the car, hopefully to get some cold weather training ( especially as I'm in Slovakia)Philip has his own detailed daily routine to follow so no excuses for the intensity to drop off.
When I get back in January it is all very imminent, 8 weeks to go......
I still question "how did I get roped into this challenge"
Till next time
Trevor
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Philip's Update
Training is now becoming very serious.
My life now consists of nothing more than training and trying to spend time with my family.
Since I returned from the US, last week, I have run
2 x 7 miles
1 x 4 miles
1 x 14 miles
And am about to leave for my first 15 mile run in a few hours.
Trevor still has worries about my fitness, mainly as after 13 miles I seem to struggle and is really pushing me. I have worries about the mental toughness needed to grind out the miles and this is leading me to hit the books on mental toughness, preparation and such things.
I am sure that I will be ok as each run is stronger and I feel fitter. The mind is slowly being dragged by the body now which is really the reverse of what we need. However, I feel that come next week when I have 17 miles under my belt I will be there mentally and ready to rock. Today, to see if it helps, I am going to listen to music all the way around.
My desk at home now resembles a war-room. There are notes on gels and when to use them, bits of paper with companies I need to contact for sponsorship scribbled on, a chart of the weather in Siberia and any number of inspirational quotes.
The next 12 weeks are going to change my life and by the time we get on the plane to Russia I will be fitter, stronger and more determined than I have ever been. I just hope that this is enough.
My life now consists of nothing more than training and trying to spend time with my family.
Since I returned from the US, last week, I have run
2 x 7 miles
1 x 4 miles
1 x 14 miles
And am about to leave for my first 15 mile run in a few hours.
Trevor still has worries about my fitness, mainly as after 13 miles I seem to struggle and is really pushing me. I have worries about the mental toughness needed to grind out the miles and this is leading me to hit the books on mental toughness, preparation and such things.
I am sure that I will be ok as each run is stronger and I feel fitter. The mind is slowly being dragged by the body now which is really the reverse of what we need. However, I feel that come next week when I have 17 miles under my belt I will be there mentally and ready to rock. Today, to see if it helps, I am going to listen to music all the way around.
My desk at home now resembles a war-room. There are notes on gels and when to use them, bits of paper with companies I need to contact for sponsorship scribbled on, a chart of the weather in Siberia and any number of inspirational quotes.
The next 12 weeks are going to change my life and by the time we get on the plane to Russia I will be fitter, stronger and more determined than I have ever been. I just hope that this is enough.
14th December 2011
14th December 2011
Sorry it's been a couple of weeks since my last entry, but life has been busy.
Philip is back from the USA now and training has stepped up in intensity. I have written a 7 day week training program for him right up to the Marathon ( which really is not that far away)
On his return Philip had to hit the ground running, which meant a 1 hr circuit training session, then rest day followed by 7 mile run then 14 miles the next day. He is coping well at the moment, but longer and harder days await..
The weather has been kind in training so far but colder and wetter weather is on its way..
Will keep you up to date on training
In training
Trevor
Sorry it's been a couple of weeks since my last entry, but life has been busy.
Philip is back from the USA now and training has stepped up in intensity. I have written a 7 day week training program for him right up to the Marathon ( which really is not that far away)
On his return Philip had to hit the ground running, which meant a 1 hr circuit training session, then rest day followed by 7 mile run then 14 miles the next day. He is coping well at the moment, but longer and harder days await..
The weather has been kind in training so far but colder and wetter weather is on its way..
Will keep you up to date on training
In training
Trevor
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