The Day After Round 2

Well I have to admit the marathon on families day was a breeze compared to airday.  I managed to drink plenty of electrolytes and gels this time.  I was also taking salt tablets every hour I was running.


I didn't get cramp twinges until 23 miles in.  It was my hamstrings this time.  It felt like someone was sticking needles into them. 


I set off at 9 min mile pace although the treadmill was km only.  Dave Nicoll the RNLI fundraiser did a great job converting for me.  I completed this marathon in 4 hours and 1 min and my only concern this time was  but my lips and fingers were tingly when I stopped.  Not sure what this condition was but I had to sit down and keep warm until it passed.


Today I'm feeling good, apart from a little fatigued.  My legs feel good today too.  


I think the lessons from the last marathon have well and truly been learned.


We raised  £220.85 on families day which is £20 more than the target I set!


So I feel a break from fundraising is probably wise for a moment and allow my old body chance to heal!

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The Night Before 771 Families Day

Well I have packed my sports kit all ready for round 2 of the marathon challenge.  We have a families day tomorrow for the joint Seaking force.  The squadron is expecting about 250 people so it should be a good day.  Lets hope the weather holds out.

I have managed to loan a decent treadmill this time.  I just need to get it from A to B and back again.

Had a nice curried brown rice dish at dinner to continue loading the carbs.  Me and the missus had tray baked cod, new potatoes and veg from our allotment for tea.  Something light to go to bed on.

I haven't trained since Sunday as I wanted to give my legs the best opportunity to rest prior to this event.

I'm 100% better prepared this time and hoping not to suffer from the severe cramps I had last time.

Well I'm going to get an early night.

If you are coming down to 771 squadron tomorrow then please pop in and donate to the RNLI and have a good chuckle at me suffering.

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Brown Rice Diet *Nice*

Well have just been reading my monthly copy of Mens Health and one article suggest you should eat 5g of brown rice for every 1kg of your body weight 4 days prior to a marathon in order to win a medal.  In that case I need to start eating 425g everyday before Thursday's 2nd treadmill marathon challenge.  I'll just go and boil the pan!

Well I had my first run yesterday post Wednesday's marathon.  I did the Culdrose triangle which is approx 5.2 miles.  I have ran it in 32.11 mins this year but I had a slow jog round and finished in 40:51 mins.  I have to admit my left calf is still sore but at least I'm not limping anymore.

I'm still waiting for my Nuun electrolyte tablets to turn up which I ordered last week.

I have spoken to our gym and I'm hoping they loan me a decent treadmill for my next challenge.

Well my brown rice is ready!  Catch you later.

Lots of lessons learned from airday

The total raised from airday was £439.79 which I'm very pleased with.  It's a great start towards the £2300 I have pledged to the RNLI.

It's only been 3 days since I ran a marathon on a treadmill and I'm still sore.  I learnt some very valuable lessons that day.

The gels I was using only contained carbohydrate so when I thought I was replenishing my electrolytes I was in fact only fueling my body.

I never replenished the salt that I sweated out.

I did not build up my carbs prior to the event.

7 minute mile pace is not wise when you have only had a week to prepare.

So with a bit of research I have purchased the following:

1.  Salt tablets
2.  Electolyte tablets
3.  Carbohydrate gels with added caffine

The next event which is on Thursday 28th which is another marathon on a treadmill I will be better prepared.

I intend to eat plenty of pasta about 4 days prior to the event.

I'm going to start about 9 minute mile pace and see where we go from there.  I want to finish this marathon in one go this time!

Yesterday I trained my upper body using the 100 rep method!  This is mentioned in a previous post.

Just because my legs aren't working doesn't mean I can't punish my top half!

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What a great day!

Promotional Fundraising Shot

Well even though Airday was a wash out the Treadmill Challenge was a huge success.  I would like to thank everyone that donated and supported me through the ordeal, yes it was an ordeal hahaha.  A big thanks to the RNLI guys for making this happen and keeping an eye on me all day.  A massive thanks to Adam West my own personal physiotherapist who gave my legs the best rub down they have ever had when I was having my serious cramp stage.


Well considering I have had a week to train and prepare it didn't go to bad.


I started off with 7 min mile and by mile 13 I had to drop the pace.  When I reached mile 21 it all went pear shaped.  I had a serious bout of cramps which ended up with me lying on the treadmill getting some serious physio action.


After about 30 mins I recovered and ran the last five miles to finish in 4 hours & 20 mins.


I'm waiting for the fundraising guru Dave Nicoll to let me know the total raised.


I'm going to post some pictures now before, after and dying.


Question is do I run another marathon next week at our squadrons families day.....

After thoughts...

Finally Finishing

The Night Before Culdrose Airday

Well last minute preps did not go well this afternoon.  Took my trailer down to the gym to borrow one of their decent treadmills and they are huge.  Having only had a week to plan for this fundraiser I have not had time to book a forklift and flatbed.  So it's lucky the squadron has one I can use.  It's a bit worn and well used and the belt slips a bit but hey it adds to the challenge.


Thanks to Thommo and Macca my manpower who help me lift and shift the treadmill to the RNLI stand.  


Met Dave Nicoll for the first time today.  He's a nice chap.  He is the Falmouth RNLI fundraiser.  


I plan to meet him and his team at 7 A.M. tomorrow to help them set up the stands and gazebo's.  


I'm just setting up my playlist for my Ipod as it's going to be a long day :-)  Quite a bit of U2, Baesment Jaxx & Black Eyed Peas.  Oh and how could I forget the Rocky soundtrack hehehe!


Stopped off at Asda and picked up some banana's and jelly beans to keep me going....


Well I'm going to ask my wife for a rub down (I know what the answer will be).


I hope to see you all at Airday tomorrow!  Please come and show your support for me and the RNLI.  We will either be inside C2 hangar or outside next to the static displays.  The venue won't be sorted until tomorrow, it's a power supply issue.


See you tomorrow!

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Almost Ready For Culdrose Airday Marathon Challenge

Well I'm supposed to be on leave at the moment but I had to go into work today for a dentist check up.  After my appointment I popped into the squadron to find out where the RNLI stand was going.  I spoke to my Divisional Officer who is part of the 771 team setting up the Search & Rescue display and he reminded me I needed a risk assessment for my treadmill run.  I completely missed this, oops thanks Health & Safety 1974....


My Divisional Officer kindly filed the correct form for me so everything is above board.


He also spoke to the Airday organiser who told him I have to do my marathon run outside which is a pain in the ass with the weather forecast!  Electrical treadmill outside.  Will probably have to do that risk assessment again :-(


Luckily for me Dave Nicoll (Falmouth Lifeboats Fundraiser) has a gazebo that I can shelter under if this dodgy weather persists.


So I decided no training for the next two days to prepare myself for the challenge!

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