Monday 9 March 2009

Getting better at crawling

Distance: 800m
Crawl: 32 lengths

Now I've been in the "fast lane" a few times, I find it easier to go there straight away now, rather than fight for my place in the main pool. Ok, so I don't swim "fast" and get lapped every other length by the serious swimmers who are also using the lane, but it's not too congested, and I don't feel I'm in their way. It's better for me really, as I'm less likely to stop too long at each end. So in spite of feeling a bit tired and hungry, I managed the 32 lengths in good time today.

Actually I'm feeling pretty good today. That's probably because I had another
sports massage yesterday evening. "Sports massage reduces the heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, improves flexibility, and relieves pain. It also lessens chances of injury and reduces recovery time." And it gives me something to look forward to at the end of the weekend, because in spite of the pain (yes they do hurt), they are also very relaxing!

I checked out my Garmin page today, and am pleased to see the route I ran yesterday all mapped out in red:

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Running 13.1 miles in memory of Carl

I ran the Silverstone Half Marathon on 15th March 2009. I managed the 13.1 mile course in 2 hours and 4 minutes. Not a bad effort for my first Half Marathon! I returned in 2010 to run it in 1 hour 54 minutes, and plan to do it again in 2011. I decided to run this in aid of The PSC Trust and PSC Support in memory of my brother Carl, who died from liver failure in November 1997. If you'd like to sponsor me for this - please email me at pscrun@ulen.me.uk PSC Trust
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