I read in the Oxfam fundraising pack, that when looking for sponsorship, I should remind people that they are not just sponsoring me for the 26.2 miles that I run in April, but also the time and commitment needed to undertake the training to prepare for the marathon. I am starting to understand this already.
Right now, as I cannot run due to my achilles problem, I am having to use the gym every time I train. Due to a number of other things going on at moment (not least having a baby and a toddler, work and a wife that I also want to spend time with) time is pretty scarce. The ideal time for me to train is before 6am and after 8pm.
Having to use the gym is really constraining, particularly at the weekend as it is only open ’til 8pm. So today I had to leave home at 6:30pm after a day of chores to try and squeeze in a session before the gym closed at 8 o’clock. This was cutting it fine as it takes me 20 minutes to get there.
As it turned out, I had a pretty good session. I am easing into cycling so that I don’t strain the achilles whilst it is still healing, so I spent 10 minutes on the bike to see how it felt (and it was ok). I then lifted a few weights and stretched for 15 minutes (to avoid any tightness that might add to the achilles problem) and then hit the pool for a 20 minutes swim that I used like an interval session – 2 lengths flat out followed by 4 lengths easy. This felt good as it was the first time in two and half weeks that I actually felt like I had done a cardio workout (ie I broke into a sweat!). Also, this was alot in an hour given that during this time I changed clothes three times and had a shower.
This got me thinking – I read in zappoman’s blog that when he decided to get fit, he joined a 24 hour gym. I would love that!! For people like me who work all day, spend time with their family and need to do stuff at home (we are having our kitchen re-fitted next week so this afternoon I cooked five days worth of dinners) being able to train in a gym when I want to would be amazing. Instead, I have to squeeze it into the “opening hours”.
I can’t wait until I can just put on my running shoes again and ahead out my front door for a couple of hours when it suits me!
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Noel,
Thanks for the mention of my blog. I had another thought that might help you in your recovery, marathon training, and busy life. If you already own a bicycle (even if it’s nothing special) you can go get an “indoor cycle trainer” like this. I have one and I set it up in my garage, so that if for some reason I can’t leave the house, but still want a workout, I can jump on it and get in a little spin.
The other thing that’s great about this type of a product (particularly with your injury) is that you can usually adjust the resistance to be a very light or heavier workout.
Anyway, good luck in your recovery.
-Brad
Zappoman,
Thanks for the idea. I have used my garage as a gym before – when I was really short of time in Feb / March this year (my youngest was born in Jan so I no time and even less energy) I did use it as a weights room.
Right now it is full of 47 bits of my kitchen!
Well,well.well,
It’s 11.30 pm Lookins to fined a gym in london so i searched into google and found you’re in the same position as me , wife is asleep with my two little boys 3/4 just make so so tierd all day and the only time i realy get to see them is weekends having to work mon/fri 7am-7pm by the time i get home from work their sleeping and i get so tierd well lease i’m not the only one!! if you find a 24 hour gym please mail me the no:
Good Luck
georgio
p.s sorry for any spelling mistkes
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