Day 10 - 31 May 2013 - Rhydd part 2

Today has been a busy day, no time for training.

My little Roxy had to go to the vets to be spayed. It became apparent that it was time when we caught Buster trying to hump her head. Bless him. Its only going to be a matter of time before he figures hes at the wrong end, so in she goes. This is Roxy..

Roxy-Dopolopodis

Feeling very sorry for herself :(

                                                                 



       Everyone say "ahhhhhh!!"






My 2 girly wirlies have also decided they want to train with me as well, which means they are both going to need swanky new trainers. Actually I think its just that they want swanky new trainers...but seeing as its pay day, off we go back to Sports Direct.

Which leads me nicely back to Rhydderch, who would like to update us all on his progress

Over to you, my freaky friend :)

Not as swanky as Deb's mind :)

Hey, you guys, its Rhydd again! I say, chaps, check these out!

My brand new running shoes, especially for training for and running the Swansea Bay 10k in September. 

Completely virginal. No idea what it's like to have a real man inside them.
                       Until today.

I got up bight and early to take my lovely new shoes for a run. I did the same route as last week, around 7 miles or so. It was definately an improvement. I was a lot more comfortable, having more of a spring in my step. And my time was definately down on last week. Although, as I once again forgot to time myself, I have no way of verifying this. (Duh! - Deb)

I've also upped my distances during the week as well. Instead of just running to work now, I also do a lap of the lake. 
          Oh yes, boys and girls, I'm taking this whole thing                                         seriously!!

But lets get back to those shoes. They are PT-03's by UK Gear. The PT stands for Physical Training. The British Army had a hand in developing them. I discovered the PT-03's in time for my third marathon in 2005 and I've worn nothing else for running since.

One of the challenges you face when you start running is finding the right pair of shoes for you. I did go to a specialist running shop once so they could observe my gait and recommend a shoe to suit my running style. I ended up with the most uncomfortable pair of shoes I've ever owned. 

          Needless to say, I never went back.

But everyone is different, so even though the PT-03's are exactly right for me they might not be for the runner next to me. All you can so is cast around and try a few pairs until you find the right ones. And once you've found them, stick with them.

Right then. Serious bit over, lets dip into my photographic archives for another glimpse at my marathon-running glory days. This was taken just after I finished my last London Marathon, so that would make this 2007.

There's me posing with some dude who had nothing better to do than stand around all day....

Until next time

HAIL HYDRA!

Rhydd 


Deb - This reminds me of the conversation we had when first planning this epic adventure. We were talking about if we were going to all stay together for the duration of the run

"Hell no" exclaims Rhydd. "I'll nip off ahead and have a nice hot cuppa tea ready for you all for when you finish!"

                                                 Hmmmph


All I can say, is TORTOISES AND HARES, MY FRIEND, TORTOISES AND HARES ;)