Race Weekend: The weekend started at 6am. Excited and nervous we packed up Bostin and sent him on his holidays – London is no fun for a very inquisitive Labrador. We made our way into Hednesford, where team Hibbsy were tucking into a hearty breakfast at the local cafe, while we’d eaten porridge. The train [...]
When deciding on another challenge, I thought I needed to go that extra mile, in fact 1000 miles! My 1000 Mile Challenge commences with the Virgin London Marathon 2010. Then throughout the following year, I intend to keep on running! I aim to complete this mammoth challenge crossing the finishing line in the Virgin London [...]
Since I made the decision to run the London Marathon to support my sister and Lupus West Midlands back in June 2009, motivation isn’t something I’ve been lacking. But over the last few weeks, watching Eddie Izzard battle his way around the country and complete 43 marathons in 51 days has given me the inspiration [...]
Today saw us complete our biggest run so far, 10 miles! As you can see from the picture the route took us around parts of Cannock Chase, ‘An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, not sure we shared that same thought for two hours this morning though! We set off at a fantastic pace and managed [...]
I have just come back from collecting our Virgin London Marathon running vests from the printers. I am delighted with how they look!! Thank you to ES-Print from Hednesford. We are now 53 days from race day and I won’t lie to you, training has been hard! Most days I haven’t been able to distinguish [...]
Having stepped up the mileage through December and January, the pain in my knee has increased to the point of having to have an enforced 10 day rest from running. I spoke with my rheumatology nursing team earlier in the week they advised me to have another Synvisc injection, which was scheduled for today. I [...]
Last night I received news that has changed the course of my training and what London 2010 holds for me. While enjoying a night out, an email arrived arrived explaining that unfortunately a member of the Lupus Golden Bonded Team had withdrawn their entry, which means that now, my wife Kate, who previously missed the [...]
After a 5:45 am start, I completed my 1st road run achieving 2.28 miles in 22 minutes. At first I really struggled but I soon got into my stride and settled into a slow, but comfortable pace. Feeling euphoric, I tucked into a hearty breakfast of Branflakes and OJ. I have also switched from using [...]
