Blackmores Marathon, here we come!!!
So, I've been reeeeeally bad at keeping this blog throughout my 20 week training program.
It's week 17 and this is my first post! Training has been much much much tougher than I ever expected; But I've surprised myself quite a lot along the way.
It turns out that, with a bit of 'technique tweaking' from our amazing coach Heather, I'm actually getting the hang of this running business! We've worked a lot on how to run efficiently, reducing the amount of stress on the body and thus reducing the likelihood of getting any serious injuries before race day. So far so good :)
We've also worked quite a bit on eating the right stuff before, during and after a run, which has been really helpful for my crohn's. It's proved to me that I'm no longer being dictated to by my own condidtion. I'm calling the shots now! This was a major concern for me heading into such a hardcore program, but I've managed my nutrition well and I've turned food into a source of confidence on my longer runs.
I must say that I take my hat off to the athletes who can train for these type of endurance events on their own. The group of people I've been training with has been a real source of inspiration along the way...
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Andrew Phillips & Syndicate!
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Simon, Bonsey & Ian :)
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Frank R
Go Ian. Great initiative and really nice of you to do that! I hope you will reach your goal!
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Steph & Sean
Good luck mate!
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Alan Mcclure
Better run fast boi
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Nige And Lisa
Hey mate - aside from really appreciating your help through Randstad contacts with securing me my current role, I'm full of admiration for the effort that you and Lisa and your other running posse are putting in. Look forward to celebrating your marathon participation in September! Cheers, Nige
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Your Team :)
well deserved
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Apolline
Great work, take care
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Erin O'heaghra (hinchey)
Great work, Ian! All the best to you! What an achievement!
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Izzy
Alf, Sorry mate, only just back from leave and realised I hadn't sponsored you. Best of luck with it all mate, it was great working with you. Break a leg (but not in the race of course)?!! Take care and stay in touch, Izzy.
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Maureen Delores
Well done Ian. New you could do it.!
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Lou
best of luck
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Nigel Sinclair
Run Ian Run you Slaaaaaaaag
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Patrick Egan
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Kat Holeyman
Best of luck to you Ian!
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David And Rachel
Always happy to donate to a good cause. Good luck dude, once you've done your first marathon the addiction starts and it's not long until you're doing even more extreme events. It's all part of the 40 mid life crisis ;-)
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Nic
Good luck xx
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Lins N Nims
Good on ya matey, -x-x-
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Abbe, Jonny Jackson And Baby Todd
Nice work Ian!!!
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Max
Good luck! Don't walk it.
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Claire Curtis (education)
Good Luck!!
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Janet
Good luck and a great effort
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Matt Usher
Crush it Cuz. Awesome work & know it'll be worth it at the end! x
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Florence
Run Ian, RUN!!
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Nikki Keane
Good luck you crazy bean!!!
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Mahesh
Good luck mate!! you do alright for an old fella.....
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Max
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Baz
Well done mate. Hope this helps.
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Laura Hicks
Good luck Ian! A great cause :)
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Natasha And Family X
Well done xx
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Jeannou
Good Luck Ian! Doing a great job (not only running but also your amazing performance you gave ;-)
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Lucas
You better run the whole thing or i want a refund ;-0 WELL DONE!
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Jess N.
Good on ya Ian!
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Scott Walker
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Helena T
Good luck and I hope this helps!
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Sarah
Run like the wind Bullseye!
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Nigel
Do you dheerendra.........
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Sav Vongsonephet
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Jess Murphy
Go Ian Go!
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Christina Hateley
Great to see you doing this for a great cause! Everyone should do something charitable more often! :o)
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Rhiann Demmer
Goodluck!
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Sarah
GOOD LUCK! 42Km is a massive achievment :)
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Kelly-ann Lynch
Run Ian!!! Run for those of us too lazy to run!!!
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Alex Hurt
Good luck mate, awesome work on the training and no doubt you'll smash it.
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Chrissy
Go Ian! We will be here to support you at work on Monday post run day - owwweee!!!!
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Peita Lane
Good luck Ian!
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Elliana Pullen
Fantastic effort for a great cause.
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Ian Alford
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Peter Heatley
Great effort and great cause mate! Best of Luck with it!
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Moonee Ponds - Randstad
Good luck from the Moonee Ponds Business Support team in Victoria :)
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Christine Usher
Well done Ian - amazing time..... Christine and Barry
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Beth Milford
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Sally Mortimer
Good Luck Ian!
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Sarah Davies
great effort Ian - all the best, hope you smash it out!
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Jono Greensides
Good stuff mate, good luck and hope you see out the whole distance!
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Duncan Wylie
Good luck Ian!
"You're stronger than you think you are!"