22/4/14

Have got my face in the paper this week so I'm hoping for some sponsors/ tips from other runners,  all advice, tip's even just encouragement is greatfully received. Not long to go now so don't let me start slacking now!

13/4/14

Have ran 48.80 miles this week after making up a new route home from Carlisle (24 miles) i ran back by todhills,westlinton long town and Gretna. Might have to think up a different route though as the A7 long town to Gretna is a fast road and there isn't always a pavement to run on.
Ran my recovery run today after watching Mo come 8th in the marathon a great result for his first, only wish I was half as fast!

06/04/14

Ran 46.11 miles this week, have been running instead of going to the gym and really feel better for it, if I had more time I'd do both but I much prefer gettin out on the road.
Plugged my watch into the laptop and made a new 10 1/2 mile route as I was getting board. New route was ok but a bit hilly!
Have also decided to try and raise money for cancer research UK, my misses has set up a just giving page-    Justgiving.com/Neil-Richardson9
Please chuck some penny's in this general direction the more folk do the less likely I am to give up!

30/3/14

Took all of last week off after realising I haven't really stopped since November.
Went back to it on Saturday but struggled around the 15 mile mark, went better today though ran my old 7 1/2 mile route in 53 mins 20, that's faster than I've ever ran it with an average of 8.20 mph, not fast compared to proper runners but fast for me!
It felt good to run a shorter run and feel like I could push a bit more.
Hopefully my 20 mile routes will become easier over the coming weeks cause I'll have to increase my mileage as the big day gets closer.

23/3/14

Plans for a big week running wise fell flat today legs aching I just struggled for motivation today.
I had run a couple of 8 milers before work Monday and Wednesday and an hour in the gym Friday.
Saturday morning I ran out of Carlisle via Rickerby park and Brampton road that will form part of the  
route out on race day and home by Rockcliffe and Gretna. So I've managed 20 and a half miles yesterday but it wasn't happening today, time for a wee bit R&R maybee?

19/3/14

Have swapped the gym for pre-work running this week, should be a 46 mile week!

16/3/14

Ran 20 miles round Carlisle and home yesterday with the backpack and all the kit in it.
Didn't go to bad as you don't really notice the weight till you stop and take it off. I couldn't get the ten miles in today cause I had to work but will get 8 in with the pack before work tomorrow, must remember to pack soft stuff at the bottom of the pack so it doesn't bother my lower back as I run!