tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355036593623730352024-03-14T09:11:55.625+00:00The Challenging TimesI had an idea to start this blog to share ideas that friends and I were having about sporting challenges.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11386102971858953207noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835503659362373035.post-82273557986588153492014-04-08T14:55:00.001+01:002014-04-08T14:55:20.803+01:00Too many combacks...I'm now actively working towards having a bash at the Frog Graham Round this summer and with that in mind the running training must start again somewhere.<br /><br />
today was that day and whilst the distance (or the feeling) wasn't anywhere near to where I'd like to be, the pace was acceptable: <a href="http://www.movescount.com/moves/move29155053#.U0P_Bc4Wn0Y.blogger">walshr10's 0:18 h Running Move</a><br /><br />
Tomorrow is another day...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11386102971858953207noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835503659362373035.post-44375106280368182512013-11-25T14:24:00.001+00:002013-11-25T14:24:22.674+00:00The Long Road Back<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well its been some time since my last post as I've been out of action recovering from a routine procedure that meant I couldn't run (or train) for some time, but I'm trying to get back to it now.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today was my first run, and boy did i struggle!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have taken this opportunity to try and change my running style from a heavy footed heel-strike to a forefoot-strike to try and become a more efficient, faster runner. I will keep you all posted on my progress in future posts.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.movescount.com/moves/move21741718</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: nowrap;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11386102971858953207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835503659362373035.post-86010038056036636952013-11-06T10:22:00.001+00:002013-11-06T10:24:00.420+00:00Wednesday Morning Metafit<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Managed to drag myself to Metafit this morning and pushed as hard as I could</span><br />
<a href="http://www.movescount.com/moves/move20911659#.UnoYU76SPlU.blogger"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">walshr10's 0:26 h Circuit training Move</span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11386102971858953207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835503659362373035.post-90397085730502258772013-11-02T11:11:00.001+00:002013-11-02T11:12:37.269+00:00Saturday Morning Metafit<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jo and I dragged ourselves out of bed this morning and made it to Saturday morning <a href="https://www.facebook.com/metafit.trafford.9?fref=ts" target="_blank">Metafit </a>held by Julia Norton at Higher Road in Urmston.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to Jo for motivating me to go :)</span><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.movescount.com/moves/move20729537#.UnTc4Ytb-8w.blogger">walshr10's 0:26 h Circuit training Move</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11386102971858953207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835503659362373035.post-17886361941198664812013-11-02T07:44:00.001+00:002013-11-02T07:44:10.493+00:00Dovedale Dash 2013 CancelledUnfortunately due to lots of rain and poor weather the 2013 Divedale Dash has been cancelled<div>One of the car parking fields that houses 300-400 cars on the day is completely sodden and the river levels are just too high to safely race</div><div>So disappointed as I've not raced at Dovedale since I was little</div><div>There's always next year!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11386102971858953207noreply@blogger.com0Urmston Urmston53.446629 -2.389452tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835503659362373035.post-66985375769403218832013-10-28T19:29:00.001+00:002013-10-28T19:29:04.766+00:00Working awayWell I'm not sure how much training I'll be fitting in this week as I'm working away.<div>My week started at 4am sneaking out of the house trying not to wake everyone. The drive down to Norwich from Manchester was made all the worse after the country was hit by heavy rain and gale force winds. </div><div>After 5 hours of driving I arrived safe and sound ready to deliver 3 days of software training!</div><div>This Thursday my amazing wife will undertake a fire walk to raise money for a very good cause <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/Joanne-Walsh100/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">https://www.justgiving.com/Joanne-Walsh100/</a></div><div>We are also both looking forward to running the legendary Dovedale Dash this Sunday too report and data to follow...</div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11386102971858953207noreply@blogger.com0The Old Rectory Hotel 103 Yarmouth Road, Norwich52.626739 1.343795tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835503659362373035.post-35681384802517010932013-10-23T13:15:00.000+01:002013-10-23T13:15:06.986+01:00The Frog Graham Round<h2>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Frog Graham Round</span></h2>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Frog Graham Round is a running and swimming challenge that was created by Peter Hayes from inspirations from the classic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Graham_Round" target="_blank">Bob Graham Round</a> but with an added twist.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Along with covering just over 40 miles and ascending and descending 15750 feet, the competitor must swim across Bassenthwaite Lake, Crummock Water, Buttermere and Derwent Water before finishing where it all started in Keswick.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9G0ZMx8iGbLQGjiqtin3OR3e1u9BJR6Af21vWDaq2ieDUnLIE7jP39226HoWkSEVPF3tc_VfsgEyarFIs_hT2EhWI99pgmDlF66UYud6fpKWdlS69-JJsmcl88Baiv7LmXgUFwHfbmRdd/s1600/Route+with+Elevation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9G0ZMx8iGbLQGjiqtin3OR3e1u9BJR6Af21vWDaq2ieDUnLIE7jP39226HoWkSEVPF3tc_VfsgEyarFIs_hT2EhWI99pgmDlF66UYud6fpKWdlS69-JJsmcl88Baiv7LmXgUFwHfbmRdd/s320/Route+with+Elevation.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11386102971858953207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835503659362373035.post-43334279694819094822013-10-23T12:30:00.000+01:002013-10-24T11:15:39.245+01:00The Frog Graham Round Leader Board<style type="text/css">
table.tableizer-table {
border: 1px solid #CCC; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif
font-size: 12px;
}
.tableizer-table td {
padding: 4px;
margin: 3px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
}
.tableizer-table th {
background-color: #104E8B;
color: #FFF;
font-weight: bold;
}
</style><table class="tableizer-table">
<tr class="tableizer-firstrow"><th>Name</th><th>Date</th><th>Time (hh:mm)</th></tr>
<tr><td>Peter Hayes</td><td>14/05/2005</td><td>21:16</td></tr>
<tr><td> </td><td> </td><td></td></tr>
</table>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11386102971858953207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835503659362373035.post-75161730974435084202013-10-23T12:18:00.001+01:002013-10-23T12:19:33.379+01:00Training Trail Run in the Rain<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's nothing better than getting out there in the rain and getting muddy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This morning I had planned to go to a local Metafit class (like boot-camp) but it was cancelled as people were crying off due to the heavy rain, so rather than getting changed back out of my kit, I decided to find some mud and puddles of my own!</span><br />
<a href="http://www.movescount.com/moves/move20291619#.UmevZLnJGaA.blogger"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">walshr10's 1:04 h Trail running Move</span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11386102971858953207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835503659362373035.post-52195980253527199372013-10-21T14:59:00.001+01:002013-10-21T14:59:16.160+01:00<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Training for me (like most
others) has to be fitted around work, but I am fortunate to be a home based
worker (the majority of the time).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where I'm
based there is a choice of off-road trails from the doorstep, although a few
more hills wouldn't go amiss!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can usually squeeze in a 4-5
mile run most lunch hours (including shower) but am only just getting back to
anything approaching ‘running’ a month after completing the Ultimate Trails
Ultra. It takes a while to recover from just under 23.5 hours or hard technical
trail running it seems!</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11386102971858953207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835503659362373035.post-59124514204606390652013-10-21T09:47:00.002+01:002013-10-21T11:56:42.376+01:00<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">I
had an idea to start this blog to share ideas that friends and I were having about sporting
challenges</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I
have undertaken a number of these over the years such as swimming the Lake
District and the River Thames, with the latest being running a 100km off-road
Ultra Marathon.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There
are challenges and events around the country that inspire me to start thinking
about devising and attempting even more, and thought I should share these with
likeminded people out there.</span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11386102971858953207noreply@blogger.com0