Best so far

Decided that today was the day to go for the longest run so far so set the ipod up for 7.5K and off I went.

Half way point is the tower along the dam and it was head wind most of the way there but coming back was better with the wind behind.

Not too bad a time at just over 47 mins, well not bad for me anyway. Ache like hell now.

Usual updated details here
http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=runners,runs,137487911

Short one

Set out to do 3K tonight but managed to press the wrong button on the ipod at just over 0.5K so ended up resetting the workout so really did just over 3.5K. The 3K was in just over 18 mins so not too bad for me. Think I might have a go at 7.5K at the weekend. I'll see how I feel.

Usual info here
http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=runners,runs,137487911

Tonight

Another 5K tonight around the village in a new PB, Under 30 mins for the first time.

I know! it's not exactly world record pace but it is getting quicker.

Check out the progress here
http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=runners,runs,137487911

Longest run so far

Managed 5K today. From home to the start of the Dam at Grafham Water is 2.5K so makes for a nice round trip.

It was a bit muddy and soggy though.

Uploaded the info to the Nike site from my Ipod so click here http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=runners,runs,137487911 for details.

Need to keep up the distances now. I will get in a full lap of Grafham Water befor the start of the fishing season.

First few runs

Been out a few times and clocked up a few kilometers around Perry and Grafham Water.

Just got the Nike+ device for my ipod touch so i can now track my runs and upload the info to the Nike website. Just a bit of fun really but check it out here, http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=runners,runs,137487911



Done my right knee in a bit so that hurts at the moment so might hinder me for a few days but it should get better.

First run

Well,
Finally decided to brave the cold and go out for my first run on Sunday morning.

Started gently, only a short 3 miles but enough to make everything ache again. I had forgotten how that feels.

Did a quick couple of laps of the village tonight as well. Can't walk now.

Really unfit or what! can only get better though.

This blog will fill the gap during the fishing closed season. Although I may just sneak in one or two trips to Earith Lakes near Huntingdon. I gather they are open all year round. tee hee

During the first 7 or 8 months of 2008 I managed to loose 2st 7lb and got reasonably fit. Since August though I haven't really excercised properly although I have not put any of the weight back on again, well maybe a pound or two over Christmas.

Well, armed with my new Ipod I intend to start the jogging again in a bid to make it down to 12st. Only 8lb really to loose so can't be that hard can it?