Ralph's Health

A slightly disappointing result last night 48:27, three minutes slower than 2012. Having said that in 2012 I was still very fit and strong having just completed the Edale Skyline so overall I should not be too hard on myself. Next race is this Saturday Bollington Three Peaks. Again my best performance by far was in 2012 with 53:32. Full old results: 2009 - 1:03:03 2010 - 0:57:20 2011 - 1:00:25 2012 - 0:53:32 2013 - Did not compete My target for the weekend is sub 57 minutes.

I've been trying to relax on the running over the past couple of days. Sunday was the last run I did, up to Shining Tor. Got a good time at around 2:20. The last couple of days I've gone on rides and walks instead of running. Was pleasantly surprised to find this morning I have reached my first target of losing 6kg. Downside is I think that is related to the beer I had yesterday. Since returning from holidays I've been aiming not to drink. This weekend was the first slip, then again yesterday. So need to start again now. My stretch for tonight is to run in less than 46 minutes. I will very be pleased if I get anywhere close to my last effort of 45:29. I should be pleased with anything less than 47 though really.

Yesterday I drank a lot of caffeine and last night I noticed that I felt much stronger on the run. I ended up running 44:44 which is my best performance of 2014 and 7th best of all time. If I knock another 2 minutes off I will be working on my best ever time. Today I got my BMI below 25 for the first time in 2014. Currently 24.99 Targets for May 2014: 1. Run some longer runs. Up to Shining Tor would be good. 2. Complete some races. Got two planned. 3. Reduce weight to below 86kg - new target 85kg 4. Get stomach to 93cm 5. Continue to watch diet and drinking 6. Start planning how to maintain