How a drinker trains for a marathon.

Skids · Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 2:46 pm

Cheers people😊
Down at Byron Bay havin' a few today👍

Skids · Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 9:12 am

Well, can you believe it?! Entries for the 2016 GC marathon open in 9 days!

http://goldcoastmarathon.com.au/

The boys at work are committing again so it's time to start cranking the k's up again. We're hoping to get a bigger team together for this one.
I've done nothing for 2 weeks with my crook back (was going ok prior to that) and am tipping the scales at 99.7kg this morning.... ouch.

Going to take a different approach this year. Will cut back big time on the grog (after Christmas of course) and slightly on the hoota Wink

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Was disappointed with the time last year so want to get back on track for a PB (the day before my 49th birthday).

The goal at this stage is to be down around the 85-88kg mark and run a time close to that elusive 3:45. Let the fun begin Smile

Skids · Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 8:42 am

Just capped off my first week back in training with a 10k run in cooler (35 degrees) last night after work. 38k's after 5 weeks off, most of them in 40+ temperature after 12 hour shifts.
Feeling pretty good, been drinking every night, only a few mids.

The big test is when I get home, Dads 70th on New years eve could be a blow out Smile

Most of the other guys are back into it too. We're looking at a few more joining us from work next year, a few coming along to do the half.

I'm the oldest and have been getting a fair bit of flak for my average effort last year, they better be on their toes coz I'm going to surprise them this time.

King Monkey · Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:25 pm

Great effort!!

I'll be picturing that training in the heat while resting on the couch for as long as I can get away with after having a very decent crack on Boxing Day!! Very Happy

Skids · Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:40 pm

Two more days on-site before a week off. Did weights and push ups last night. Tonight will be a recovery 8k slow run & Monday I might try and punch out a quick 6k.
Forecast is for 39 today & 42 Monday, love it Smile

HAL · Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:41 pm

That is very soon.

Skids · Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 4:27 pm

HAL · Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 4:30 pm

What happened to it?

Skids · Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:51 pm

Skids · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 8:39 am

My first alcohol free day for...... weeks??
Ran a slow 7k, it was still 38 degrees and I was stuffed from 2 previous shitty nights sleep. Had a tin of tuna, lots of water and was in bed at 1920hrs. Feel great today Smile

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Last day on-site, I'm on the 0730hr plane outa here tomorrow. Forecast is for 43 today, will probably do 10k after work and have just a couple of brews after that, can't wait to get home and see how much Pete has grown!

think positive · Side By Side Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere

how do you work in 43 degrees? or are you underground? who is pete?

Skids · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:11 am

Pete's my dog.... the little Bully pup, nearly 4 months old now.
You work slow! Lotsa breaks in the shade, drink 6+ litres of water/day & plenty of sunscreen. You actually get used to it. We had one year where it was over 47 for 8 days in a row. I love running in the heat, just have to adjust ur pace, run more to ur heart rate & carry 2 litres if water in a camelback 👌

Skids · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 10:30 am

Last 2 weeks have gone well Smile

Dropped 2.5kg and steadily increasing the k's run each week.

HAL · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 10:34 am

Is this really the last one?

Skids · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:30 pm