18 weeks to go..

Hello chaps! Rick here..

Just dawning on us now that we've only got 18 weeks to go of training before the race kicks off...

Trainings been a big slow, with exams, and injuries, but hopefully in the next week or so that will all be behind us, and we can properly crack on..

I've been really struggling to overcome an ankle injury, but I'm hoping to be fully running in the next 3-4 weeks.. so my training plan will be something like this over the summer months..


Monday - (am) Weightlifting session
(pm) 6-8 mile jog with weighted backpack

Tuesday - Cycling Machine - 45 minutes (high intensity)
Stepper Machine - 45 minutes (low - medium intensity)
Treadmill - 1 hour walking (high incline work)

Wednesday - Weightlifting session

Thursday - Cycling Machine - 45 minutes (high intensity)
Stepper Machine - 45 minutes (low - medium intensity)
Treadmill - 1 hour walking (high incline work)

Friday - Swimming - 30 lengths of 20m pool

Saturday - 15-20 mile jog/walk (with weighted backpack)

Sunday - REST


We will also be throwing in some 30-40 milers when we get the chance during the summer, and plan on getting up to the lake district for some challenging trails..

We've been told that it's difficult to run in the jungle with the terrain the way it is, and the only chance we will get will be around 50-60 miles into it, when we get to the beaches, but by this time we will be in tatters no doubt, so the likelihood of running won't be great.. however, we will give it our best shot :)


Phil will be following a similar schedule, with most likely a bit more emphasis on running rather than gym work, however, he's going to have to throw a few more swimming sessions in as he's a week swimmer.

We will begin updating the blog more frequently, with hopefully some pictures!

keep well,

Rick

Training REALLY begins!

Hey guys!

Been a hectic few months at Uni, so not really had a chance to post on here!

Anyhow, my ankle injury still isn't 100% better, and I'm currently working very hard on the wobble boards, resistance bands and various stretches to get back into running..

Phil on the other hand has began running, and has been covering distances of around 3-6 miles a few times a week.

We're hoping that by next term, I'll have had a few weeks of 'base' fitness work, and we can get out on the roads for the 10 week term, and really push on, bearing in mind however that we've still got ALL summer to train!

In the mean time however, I've purchased a bike, and will be doing some cycling hoping to increase my fitness levels, as well as rock climbing, rowing and swimming!

lastly, a HUGE thanks to everyone who's donated, will be donating or who has helped us in our quest for sponsorship, particularly The Lancashire Evening Post, SCAN and Erin Royale.