Week 9 27th November 2017 Legs Still feeling heavy after my long run but not as bad as I was. Also, my shoulders have gone back to normal but I think I still feel a bit tired. Easy 30 Minutes on the static bicycle followed by body circuit which includes Situps, press-ups, half squats, lunges, […]
Berlin 2018 Rejection.
So the wait is over. Just like London, I didn’t get an entry. So plan B (when I think of one). But I won’t give up and training will continue. Anyone who knows how I can get in please let me know. Next instalment will be early next week
Phil’s Fitness Diary week 8
Week 8 I am still waiting for my next few weeks training plan from Gary Telfer so I am taking the opportunity to have an easier start to the week. My body seems no better or worse than it was last week 🙂 21st November 2017 The least favourite activity a 30 minutes swimming […]
Phil’s Fitness Diary week 7
Week 7 Don’t seem to have any ill effects from last week’s training and the outdoor run. Piriformis (Bum) isn’t too bad but hasn’t gone away yet. As they say “man up” and get on with it ? 14th November 2017 First Gym session for a long time with no running efforts scheduled. I did […]
Phil’s Fitness Diary week 6
Week 6 8th November 2017 Haven’t done much this week due to advice from Gary and trying to get my Piriformis (Bum) better Did a light 1.6K walk on the treadmill in preparation for seeing coach tomorrow. 9th November 2017 Treatment day! First thing as a 3.8K walk on the treadmill. How boring was that? […]
Phil’s Fitness Diary week 5
Week 5 5th November 2017 Felt absolutely awful last night after treatment. This can happen as a lot of impurities in your body can be moved with deep massage. Also, this could be my body reacting to the increased activity over the last few weeks after being very lazy for the last few years. Gary […]
Phil’s Fitness Diary week 1 – 4
Phil’s account on getting fit at 57 ¼ Week 1 5th October 2017 Today I had my meeting with Gary Telfer and received my training plan for my journey to get fitter and hopefully the Berlin marathon in 2018. I got a PowerPoint presentation which I wasn’t expecting and it had some uncomfortable truths on […]