More washup from 5 Bridges run

The ankle problems i had on the 5 bridges run brought to a head issues i have been facing regarding going to see a podiatrist so that is a good thing. I see an orthopedic specialist this Monday to get assessed before going on to see the podiatrist as soon after that as possible.

I hope that a new orthotic will come out of all these visits and i will be able to run comfortably and won't go through 3 pairs of running shoes in 9 months!!!

Another positive to come out of the 5 bridges was that i got a call from the people at io, they run an o2 oxygen simulation training programme that simulates training at high altitudes to increase red blood cell production, giving you greater lung capacity and more performance. They have given me a FREE consultation and a free session worth $50 so thank you io
www.io-nz.com

5 Bridges Marathon washup

Well, I have my 1st marathon under my belt, and i can safely say that it is a hard day a the office, i learnt some lessons about the limits of my left ankle, i found out that i need to see a podiatrist to get assessed for a running prosthesis to counter for my left leg striking the ground in an abnormal manner.

I am a bit sore today but i expect that will go by the end of today, after all i have just run a marathon,

5 Bridges run, Sunday 16th August

Well the time to get serious in the IM campaign has arrived... marathon time has arrived, this Sunday i will do my marathon, the marathon is a step up event for sure.

I know that if i run wihin myself i have done the training miles to finish, so its just a question of the mental toughness to not let the questions that come ito your mind stop me from finishing.

I received the really good news from the patter today that i can use which ever swim stroke i want ti swim the swim leg which takes a load off, i can enter now, get to the start line which is half the battle in IM.

Cycle and Run Update

I competed in the local cycle club here PNP's(pnp.org.nz) winter race series, they have a four race series leading onto Road Nationals which is also on my calender.

I WON.... on handicap but i was very pleased with that result as it shows that all the endurance training I've been doing hasn't taken away from me my racing ability which i will need at Road Nationals in October in Nelson for the Time Trial and the Road Race... So great result there and next race this weekend.

I have the 5 bridges marathon coming up on the 16th of this month, it is an off road marathon in the Hutt Valley, i have been doing the training miles for this one but it is one of the big tick off events along with the half IM to complete before IM

I'm looking for a time around 3hrs 30mins to be comfortable and feel like i am on schedule for the IM marathon which i have scheduled to run in 4hrs.