tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69587092011-04-22T02:54:22.538+09:00When walking just isn't enough.....Willnoreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958709.post-1103715229498404162004-12-22T11:16:00.000+09:002004-12-22T20:34:48.486+09:00

I'm afraid to admit that since the Nike Run London my training has been sidelined with the numerous social appearances that clog the diary this time of year. Unfortunately it's a double negative with running swapped for eating and drinking far too much. Luckily I'm looking at it as an extra challenge..... I had started to think it was all a bit easy after watching the NZ ironman on TV. With the

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Well last Sunday was the Nike 10k. Ben managed to twist his knee so pulled out. To be fair it was probably a wise decision and so I won't hold it against him. Tovey took his place and we managed to slip Clarissa into the first wave despite her designated wave 5 allocation. The shambles at the start meant that we crossed the line 6 minutes into the race. I ran with the other two for the first few

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It's been quite a good week in terms of the campaign. I've run further than I've run and I've been made to feel worthy..... but more of that later. The long run at the weekend with Ben turned out to be a long run, much longer than was originally proposed. The level of my concern of running through the Rotherhide tunnel was only matched by Ben's inability to find it. A long 15km run turned into

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It looks like the race is on as Clarissa has squeezed to the front and slapped down the first cash, setting the bar at a high level with a very gernerous donation. Not only is she a benefactor to worthy charities, she is a lover of fine art and even finer wine. Coming in as a stunner too, she is the all round package. If that won't encourage more people to donate, I don't know what will. Thanks

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In today's inbox there was an email from the JDRF saying that they have finally decided to allow online sponsorship. There were cost concerns but now it seems I can easily collect from the more forgetful and international of my sponsors. Anyone else who wants to is more than welcome to drop in and give me some cash. The site is http://www.bmycharity.com/marathonwill and you can choose to either

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So I just put a link on the Runners World forum to this in order to give me the kick to get it going again. My last weeks in Japan were hectic followed by a month of Eastern Europe. Croatian beaches and Czech beer really isn't very conducive to a productive running regime, although my 'Summer Training Camp' did provide suitable R&R. Now working in a Transport Planning office - don't ask, it

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Well silence has hung over the MarathonWill training camp in recent weeks. After the 10km Omi race I am ashamed to say that running has been somewhat on the backburner. A week of rest and relaxation after the race led into a hectic weekend in Tokyo (even if Fuji remained unsummited) and then a week of birthday celebrations. To make matters worse, temperatures and humidity levels have been

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Well I just about did it... A very poorly timed Friday night drinking session with some teachers from school could have done a lot more damage but fortunately my bid for a sub 50 minute 10km was successful and I came in with an official time of 48'41 (although my watch said 48'36 - but what's 5 seconds eh?). Seriously hot (27-28C) and seriously humid meant that I was not a particularly happy

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Well I've had a relatively gentle week building up to my 10km Omi Road Race this Sunday. Last weekend ended up being pretty quiet apart from the boys kareoke threesome up in Kashiwazaki. Some very amusing video was taken and an unfortunate 7-11 clerk had the task of explaining that video cameras were not actually allowed in the store.... Anyway, I ran an ill-advised 10km last weekend too fast

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Knowing that I have a long and unproductive day ahead of me my task of finding something actually useful on the internet has begun early. Feeling particularly perky after Monday's run I have just managed to have a look at the New York Marathon's webpage on the assumption that London won't be enough and I'll want to be doing it all again next November. Now not only may this be a premature

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Last night the rain came down and the Will went out. It was really refreshing to head out in something other than hot and humid and I felt pretty good as I plodded around 12.5km of Itoigawa and Omi. Quite a positive run all around. Over the weekend I took delivery of The Ultimate Marathon Training Guide and Chi Running. I was trying to cover every angle. To be honest The UMTG looks pretty good

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Ok, so not a good week in terms of running - but a fantastic week in terms of getting a bit of sun and generally slowing the pace down (not recurring goal hopefully). It will no doubt come as a relief to many that I am too ashamed to even record my efforts here this week but instead I shall give a short run down of my Japanese life. I managed to spend most of Thursday watching kids running

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After a sub 50 min (49'57) 10km run on friday I settled in for a tough weekend. A late friday night preceeded the early morning start to catch the monkeys in Nagano. A 3 quid investment in a pair of Elvis sunglasses put a new spin on a long drive and then sit down dinner. A tea ceromony then japanese punk rock followed by a 3a.m. sack hitting rounded off sunday and I was dead at my desk most of

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Well I never promised a thrill a minute with this but the anonymous hostile comments.... crikey! Let me address a few issues. Comedy falls.... don't worry as soon as I start falling over you guys will be the first to know and I will be sure to post pictures of injuries if the public demands. Over the 24 years of the London Marathon so far 8 people have died and no doubt there is a good chance

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Well I managed to get in a few more km's this week. A 7.5km on Monday and another 4.8km on Tuesday. It is surprising how they start to add up. MarathonWill.com is now going to give a running total of km's and time training although the full site won't be up for a few days yet. My runs are currently mostly past paddy fields full of croaking frogs and little old ladies bent over and who have an

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Now I know how keen you all are to follow my progress over the year. I am going to set up an email list to advise you of any significant updates. I'll keep them to a minimum so you need not worry about a flood of rambling messages - you can check back here for those. You can be sure the first email will be to tell you that MarathonWill.com is up and running and the last the final tally for the

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After the exertions of last week and the following prolonged rest I'm ready to kick back in this evening. This is especially crucial after the over indulgence at the Gav & Debs' Bed & Breakfast. Just to say thanks guys - the fry up, the ice cream, the donuts - all were delicious and you single (or double - you're both responsibly) handily added a good few minutes to my marathon time! To be fair

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Not a typical ouch, but rather a woozy ouch. Went for a 5km run last night and did it in 20'58. But it really took it out of me. I don't know why I felt so bad afterwards but for some reason it did. I have come to the conclusion that I am over training! I know I'm probably not a typical candidate for such a problem, but that is my reckoning. So tonight I am going to do nothing but watch TV.

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Managed to knock a couple minutes off the time to Brian's house down to 19'42 which isn't too bad for 4.5km at the moment. Spent the rest of the weekend negating all the running from last week with lots of booze up in Kashiwazaki. A 'feeling guilty run' yesterday of 10km was in response to the weekend's inactivity. Also, Ben is now signed up for the marthon too - but doing 10/11 mile runs around

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I`m not sure how long the daily updates will last, but at least until I get bored. Concerned that a marathon wasn`t just a walk in the park I did manage to get my run in last night. A not too bad 9km, although, to be fair, I wasn`t entirely sure where I was most of the time so there were some corrective km`s as I got back on track. Still went drinking with the other 5 people who live in my

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Last month was the first "race" I entered and helped tip the balance in deciding to run the marathon. At least I look slightly happier than the chap over my shoulder. . Thanks to Brian for the photo.

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So now it is real.... Checking my inbox this morning there was an email from the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) accepting me as a Golden Bond runner for next year`s London Marathon. Having thought about it for a couple of months I emailed them yesterday with a final application form and it took all of 24 hours for them to say yes. I now have a goal in my life! But it does mean is

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