Run for their life’s

As some of you may know for the last few years I have been trying to secure a place in the Flora London Marathon, well my time has come, confirmation dropped on my mat Saturday morning, the 2009 race is on Sunday 26th April. Most people think at the age of 49 having run one marathon previously, that I am completely mad. I must admit knowing the training that I had to do last time, the injuries I received and the thought of those last six miles together with the pain afterwards, I could barely walk for 24 hours, I tend to agree with them. Unfortunately I am not as fit as I was three years ago at least 1/2 stone heavier so this is going to be a long hard slog for me, but for me it’s a must do before I die quest. Not just for myself I also want to help other people I have therefore decided to run the marathon and to raise as much money as I can for two children’s charities that are dear to my heart.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Less than 14 days to go

Well less than 2 WEEKS TO GO, oh my god. At least the training has tapered off I now only have one long run left of 1 hour and a few short runs to do, also the best bit is about to start lots and lots of pasta to eat, cant wait. I have lost nearly a stone since December so hopefully wont put it back on before the race, keep worrying if I have done enough training, well its too late now. Thanks again for all your support.
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2 comments:

Unknown said...

Mr Hackman,

Good luck for the 26th mate. I'm sure you'll do just fine. "Visualise the finish line"!

I'll be watching for you on the telly. You are still wearing the chicken suit, right?

April 17, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Terry said...

The chicken suit has been put out to roost. Just look for someone staggering round half demented looking for the finish, this should happen any time after mile 16

April 18, 2009 at 3:57 AM

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