Lazy Sunday mornings?

Ok, so Sunday was supposed to be a rest day, but when Alex woke up at 6.15 and Catherine said why not go for a run before Isabelle wakes up, I thought, why not!

I decided to run from my village to the next and back. A total of 5k. Managed to do it in 30 mins with a short rest fire stretching in Newport at the half way stage.

I won't lie, that last half a kilometer really hurt and it was a real struggle not to stop and walk the last of the distance, but I kept pushing and made it!

So, two firsts for me today. My first continuous 5k and my first run along the road. Not bad for someone who up until two weeks ago hadn't run more than 10m!

J.

So Saturday morning has come round and while the kids were having breakfast with Catherine, i went to the gym again! Really good session today, mixed up the programme a bit and changed the 1km run to 3.2km after i did so well on Thursday. Managed the distance without stopping/slowing in 23.47min at and average pace of 8.2km/h.

I'm enjoying this. Might be time to look for a light run to do over a longer distance!

J.

update to last nights run...

found this neat little feature of Endomondo... hope it works!

This is the data from last nights run:

Thursday 24th

Decided that a run would be a good idea, glad I went. 1.54 miles in 16.33 mins. 250 cal burned at an average pace of 10.43 min/mile. An improvement from Tuesdays 1.31 miles in 14.27 mins with an average pace of 11.02 min/mile.

Admittedly that is only a small improvement but during tonights run I managed to keep going the whole way without slowing to a walk at any point! Yay me!

Anyway, tomorrow is a rest day before hitting the gym on saturday morning.

Night folks.

Ouch...

Ok, so perhaps tried to do a bit too much last night! Legs hurt this morning. I have to remember that I'm new to this gym game and trying to keep up with those who have obviously been going there for a very long time is A. Bad. Idea...!

Still, despite the pain, it was a good session. Another 3.5k under the belt.  Will see how I feel later as to whether tonight I go for a run or have a rest night!

J.

Wednesday Night = Training Night

Well, another day at work almost draws to a close and the gym beckons...

Training schedule for tonight:
10mins variable resistance Cross Trainer
16mins interval training on treadmill
3x12 reps Lat Pull down
3x12 reps Chest Press
3x12 reps Leg Press
1km run - time to beat from Monday 6mins 40secs
3x12 reps Ab Crunch
3x12 reps Back stretch

This is session number 4 since I had my initial induction. In combination with change in diet I have dropped 3.5lbs since I started all this.

Two more weeks on this programme before I step up the times, distances and weights!

Onwards!
J.

The Saga Begins.

Hi, and welcome to my first post on the new blog RunFatBoyRun!

Who am I?
I am a person who put on a form that he dreamed to one day run the London Marathon.
I am a person who never expected this to get read.
I am a person who never dreamed that it would get picked.
I am a person who after never running a mile in his life, is now training to run one of the most famous endurance events in the world!

I am Jonathan Farrell, Logistics Solutions Manager for Reckitt Benckiser UK, and I am incredibly proud to be running the London Marathon in 2013 for Save The Children.

How this all began...
Many years ago, I used to play Rugby Union to a fairly decent standard. Then I picked up injuries in my knee and both shoulders, which effectively ended my playing career. From that point on, me and physical exercise grew apart, only seeing each other occasionally, and never with much love.

That all changed about 7years ago when I had a change in career, moved to a new area and decided that me and exercise would give it another go. So I joined a gym, started cycling to work and all was well. This new relationship lasted about 2yrs before another change of career and location ended it. From that point on I saw my fitness levels decline, my waist expand and my general energy levels just drop away.

Each year I would watch events like the London Marathon and think "I'd love to do that..." but then the motivation would fade and another year would pass until I would say it all over again.

Well no more - this year is going to be different. In the spirit of "Dream, Dare, Deliver", I put my dream down on paper and RB are now brilliantly supporting me in this endeavour. I will be running the London Marathon in 2013, there is no backing out and I will raise a whole heap of money for Save The Children. And yes, for those that remember, I do have another motive for this... I wrote on the form that not only did I want to do all the above, but I also wanted to do something that my kids would be proud of. Well, I am committed to this, and they will be there in London next year waiting to meet me after the race.

A tough year of training ensues, but it has already started and is going well. I even went for my first ever outdoor run last night, and whilst it hurt, it also felt brilliant!

I feel very privileged to have been given this opportunity by RB and I am supremely grateful for all the support that has been given to me so far. I will post regular updates on here with regards to training and sponsorship so you can all see how i am doing.

And as for the title of this Blog. Well, lets just say that at the end of all this, I hope I can remove the word "Fat" from that title!

Best Regards,
Jon.