19/07/07
Well I started the training programme today. I have already contacted the vending machine operators about there order of Mars bars as I will be cutting down on the chocolate and will now only be eating 4 bars a day instead of 10.
I have taken some advice from running man Steve Mchugh and he asked if I would like to go running with him. declined politely as i would not wish the sight of my manboobs wobbling on anyone. Maybe in a couple of weeks Steve !
The actual run went OK, a full circuit of the block as it is know, about 2 miles. followed by 15 minutes sat in the shower unable to move and a further cooldown session (sat on the bench in a towel also unable to move). So all in all a good session.
I managed to steer my feet past the pubs (I had to, forgot to take money) However, I will be placing ten pounds behind the bar at each pub on the route just in case I become too dehydrated in the hot summer weather.
Thursday, 19 July 2007
Monday, 16 July 2007
When ?
I have until the 23rd September to get in shape. I am not too out of shape externally. There is a slight wobble when I walk lately and my chest is starting to move without me but overall I think it is ok. It is the inside that needs the work. I stopped smoking about 5 and a half years ago. One of the single acts I have ever done. I was and still am convinced that I will never smoke again. I fell into the trap that most people stopping smoking make. I thought that the moment I stopped I would become instantly fitter and healthier. The truth however is that I am probably not much better of than I was 5 years ago. 12 months after stoping i went swimming. Great exercise. When I smoked I could just about swim one length and then collapse on the side gasping for air and feeling as though an elephant was standing on my chest. So 12 months later after not one cigarette I expected to be able to swim 15 - 20 lengths without any problems.
So I set off and guess how many I did?
Yes 1 length. There was no elephant on the chest this time but the gasping was definatly there. I was pretty gutted but finally understood why I was no different. My lunks were like a pair of new balloons. If noone blows them up they stay the same. However, as soon as they are inflated they instantly stretch and reamain stretched ever when the air is let out. The same happened with my lungs. In the 12 months since I had stopped what had I done to stretch my lungs. Absolutely nothing.
This time however, I am going to do it properly.
So I set off and guess how many I did?
Yes 1 length. There was no elephant on the chest this time but the gasping was definatly there. I was pretty gutted but finally understood why I was no different. My lunks were like a pair of new balloons. If noone blows them up they stay the same. However, as soon as they are inflated they instantly stretch and reamain stretched ever when the air is let out. The same happened with my lungs. In the 12 months since I had stopped what had I done to stretch my lungs. Absolutely nothing.
This time however, I am going to do it properly.
Why ?
I have decided to enter a 10K run for Cancer research. Why have I done this? not 100% sure yet, forgot to take my tablets this morning, Father-in-law died of cancer, helping people try and avoid cancer. I really am not sure yet
I suppose part of it may be vanity. I am nearly 40 and perhaps need to prove to myself that I am still ok. For the first 30 years of my life I abused my body big time. Drinking, smoking, bad food and bad times not to mention all the other things that I have done that cannot be put on here (in case the boss sees it) but lets just say my adulthood is somewhat of a a blur.
I suppose I am one of the lucky ones. I changed my outlook on life early enough to see the benefits. Why did I change? One reason was for my daughter, I wanted to see her grow up and be with her as long as is humanly possible. Another reason was looking in the mirror and not really liking what or who stared back at me. So I changed. not all at once but little by little and I am at a place where I finally feel in control. I know there are always things you cannot control but that's life.
I suppose part of it may be vanity. I am nearly 40 and perhaps need to prove to myself that I am still ok. For the first 30 years of my life I abused my body big time. Drinking, smoking, bad food and bad times not to mention all the other things that I have done that cannot be put on here (in case the boss sees it) but lets just say my adulthood is somewhat of a a blur.
I suppose I am one of the lucky ones. I changed my outlook on life early enough to see the benefits. Why did I change? One reason was for my daughter, I wanted to see her grow up and be with her as long as is humanly possible. Another reason was looking in the mirror and not really liking what or who stared back at me. So I changed. not all at once but little by little and I am at a place where I finally feel in control. I know there are always things you cannot control but that's life.
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