a first for me

for once in my life i, in preparation for the big event next year (the marathon) i am learning to plan things in advance. it will be an 18 week programme based on the marathon preparation programmes that are usually published in the running magazines for the january editions. i will be having a couple of easy weeks in the new year to ensure that i don't peak too early for the big day and end up blowing a gasket half way through the race or some thing. i think we all know some one who's done that but that was due to being under trained (severely). i wont embarass the person concerned by mentioning the name scott roberts, but his hamstring has allegedly been playing up ever since that day

for my long runs to try and relieve some of the tedium that some times comes with them i will be trying to do a different course for every single one of them, i've got various courses around places like kingston seymour, yatton and a few other local places planned. as far as the dietings concerned my weight is down to 83kgs at the minute, prompting the usual questions that athletes often get asked by people who know nothing about sport like 'are you anorexic?' or 'are you eating properly?' please don't ask those because it does my head in frankly but thanks for your concern.

not bothering with a long run tomorrow, will do a 10k time trial around portishead. had originally planned the swindon 10k and had offered to meet up with martin greenwood for the race, but its just as well as my cars packed in so the logistics would be rather difficult. the old mountain bike is ok for local trips and the odd jaunt out of old portishead but swindon is just a bit too far. saving every penny at the minute with xmas just around the corner needing a new car and i also want a new racing bike as i want to do some cycling after the marathon next year to save the wear and tear on my body and also because i think i might do well with it. i've been cycling too and from work, and that huge steep hill that i live at the top of is quite a test even for some one like me who is relatively fit