Ideally this year I’d like to run the half marathon in June at Laguna and then work up to the Ironman 70.3 in December but sadly I think work commitments will prevent me from doing either.

I am, however, going to train as if both might be a possibility which will motivate me to get out and about.

Running training is going well, I seem to be getting faster over 8-12km distances which I’m pretty happy about. Yesterday’s 10km was done in 57mins… Not bad for a fat bloke!

today was the first time i exceeded 6 kms and managed 9 in reasonable time.
got to admit i ran half and power walked the other half but all in all was well pleased with my effort.
trying to keep track of what im eating,but in saying that the more training im doing the more im eating so i cant win,,,or can i?
im taking things easy to begin as injury will set me back big time.
i now have a personal trainer 3 times per week to keep my other body parts in a reasonable state!!!what a job hes got,,,,

until next time….the doris going for the 1/4 marathon in june ,,,is this possible?
time will tell.

Another day, another friend arrives to visit, bringing with them treats, delights and delicacies from overseas. This isn’t a complaint – I’m very happy but it does affect my attempts to have a balanced diet.

As a result of my friend rocking up on the island, no exercise was done and a glass of wine and a couple of beers were enjoyed instead.

Much more pleasurable but cue the guilty feeling within; a feeling that can only be eliminated through sweat and exertion! That’ll come later today….

So yesterday was about good food, fine wine and friendship, and watching the transfer window madness unfold in front of my very eyes….£35m for Andy Carroll? Just plain mad!!