My running challenges - by just another Macmillan fund raiser

I am still not quite where i should be but i am enjoying my running again, so it can only get better from here.

I admit i only managed a single 2 hour plus run during May but the upside was it felt good and i could have done more. I have also completed a number of short speed runs, not sure if these will help with an ultra event but as most of these sessions include uphill sprints it must do something.

So on reflection…

I have to own up, I have not been running and have been in party mode drinking too many beers for someone who is meant to be training for my biggest ever running challenge.

This needs to be rectified or i am never going to make the start line let alone complete a course of 50+ miles. I struggled with the Sussex marathon following inadequate training and know that a longer distance would be impossible.

Therfore it is…

That starts with the 1st step. Following my successful (?) 10 marathon challenge of 2010 I needed another challenge to remain motivated and more importantly secure funds for this great charity.

The choices i had were more marathons, Triathlons or Ultra events. I have opted for Ultra events and aim working towards a 100 mile race in March 2012 from Richmond in London to Oxford.

This will not be easy and there is a high…

This was the final event of my 10 marathon challenge but due to a stomach virus I lost over a stone in weight in 3 days. This was not ideal preparation and i was forced to withdraw after taking medical advice.

I am very disappointed with this and it has enhanced my belief that those that are fighting cancer everyday are truely inspiring people.

I felt that i had let this great charity down so i booked the next possible…