How to be good
5.8 miles in 45:00
(35 minutes at effort 1, followed by last 10 minutes at effort 3)
Route: Lowestoft circuit 1a
I have been very good these last few weeks. I haven’t had a drop of alcohol since 16 March, I have resisted cravings for curry, chocolate and chips and I have avoided anything that might affect my performance next weekend.
Last night, it was my Dad’s 65th birthday and a group of his friends gathered at the Barnby Swan – a local gastro-pub that specialises in fish dishes. I resisted the temptation to gorge myself and had a fresh tomato soup starter, grilled plaice (with new potatoes rather than chips) and no dessert. I had to watch people all around me eating cheesecake and chocolate fudge cake, but I held firm.
My struggle isn’t without reward. I weighed myself today and I am – for the first time in years – a little under 14 stone. I’ve lost almost a stone and a half since last summer! It does feel good. I’ll be taking position on the start line in the best shape of my life!
Meanwhile, the training continues. Today’s run was the last to involve a speed session. I jogged the first 35 minutes of this specially adapted route at a fairly gentle pace and then cranked it up for a quick last 10 minutes. I was surprised how well I was able to maintain my speed – my fitness is still not perfect, but it gives me confidence to know that I still have some reserves left.
Am craving chocolate biscuits and I know there are some fruit scones next door. I am going to seek out and apple before things get out of hand…
(35 minutes at effort 1, followed by last 10 minutes at effort 3)
Route: Lowestoft circuit 1a
I have been very good these last few weeks. I haven’t had a drop of alcohol since 16 March, I have resisted cravings for curry, chocolate and chips and I have avoided anything that might affect my performance next weekend.
Last night, it was my Dad’s 65th birthday and a group of his friends gathered at the Barnby Swan – a local gastro-pub that specialises in fish dishes. I resisted the temptation to gorge myself and had a fresh tomato soup starter, grilled plaice (with new potatoes rather than chips) and no dessert. I had to watch people all around me eating cheesecake and chocolate fudge cake, but I held firm.
My struggle isn’t without reward. I weighed myself today and I am – for the first time in years – a little under 14 stone. I’ve lost almost a stone and a half since last summer! It does feel good. I’ll be taking position on the start line in the best shape of my life!
Meanwhile, the training continues. Today’s run was the last to involve a speed session. I jogged the first 35 minutes of this specially adapted route at a fairly gentle pace and then cranked it up for a quick last 10 minutes. I was surprised how well I was able to maintain my speed – my fitness is still not perfect, but it gives me confidence to know that I still have some reserves left.
Am craving chocolate biscuits and I know there are some fruit scones next door. I am going to seek out and apple before things get out of hand…
posted by Jonathan @ 9:52 PM
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