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Week Six: 3 March 2006
Sir Steve Redgrave is unwell.
As you will already know, a couple of weeks ago, I had to rest due to a sore achilles tendon. Resting was not really a problem as my diary commitments and a cold had made running more or less impossible anyway.
This morning I saw an opportunity to hit the road, so I grabbed it with both feet!
Twenty minutes in, I felt my achilles tighten. I tried to continue, hoping I would be able to run it off, but it deteriorated to painful levels, and if that was not enough, my knee joined in the fun. I realised I was in a spot of trouble and called my PA to pick me up.
This has been so frustrating and I am beginning to feel depressed. I am looking forward to the London Marathon and my aim has always been to get my fitness to a level where I can enjoy the run as well as the event - particularly as, this year, I am attempting to break a Guinness World Record.
I am going to see my physiotherapist as soon as I can. Hopefully there will be good news otherwise I fear I may be completing the Marathon in a hospital bed! Jacqueline has already asked for a lift but I think she may have to push the bed for the entire 26 miles - I hope her training is going well!
This year, Steve is attempting to raise £1.3m for a range of children's charities in the UK. If successful, Steve will claim the Guinness World Record for the most money raised by an individual in a Marathon anywhere in the world. Please click here to help Steve to reach his target...
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Week Six: 3 March 2006
OK, so it's not nearly as impressive as Mr Redgrave's list of sporting achievements but at least I have redressed the balance a little. If you haven't noticed yet, take a peek at my new masthead.
I was clearing out some boxes earlier this week and, to my surprise, I discovered that, over the years, I have been quite the over-achiever!
I am now the proud owner of one netball league winner's medal, one fishing trophy and, my prize possession, a pool tournament trophy won during my wasted youth [otherwise known as my art college years]. I think I am now giving Steve a run for his money, don't you agree?
Between clearing out boxes, I have upped my efforts in the gym department. I have run everyday since Friday and increased my speed to 10kph over 40 minutes. I am still exercising my right to the walk-run approach and have reached the lofty heights of 6km in 40 minutes.
As I run, I am surrounded by posters of healthy people jogging along with big smiles stretching across their faces. As my run progresses, I begin to wonder what on earth are they smiling about? By the end of my run, I hate them, really hate them - nearly as much as I hate that moronic, repetitive base music that emanates from every damn speaker in the gym. Yesterday, I found myself running with my fingers in my ears!
I have to admit, despite hating the whole process, I do enjoy the benefits. I like what is happening to my body - my skin is clearer, my eyes are brighter and my butt is taking shape nicely - if only I could achieve these benefits without leaving my bed!
This year, Steve is attempting to raise £1.3m for a range of children's charities in the UK. If successful, Steve will claim the Guinness World Record for the most money raised by an individual in a Marathon anywhere in the world. Please click here to help Steve to reach his target...
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