Hello and welcome to the 13th entry of my blog...
I've decided against calling it a 'training diary' as I seem to write just as much (maybe even more) about what is happen away from the running. That said, I do find all the 'other things' do have a big effect on how and when I train.
The biggest event of the past month, well my of whole life probably, was that on Friday 25th May I got to carry the Olympic Flame. I got to carry it through Malvern Link, just round the corner from my mum and dad's house. Having meant the other torch bearers that carried the torch that day I feel very lucky to have be able to carry it through my home town, especially so close to where I grew up. The day itself was amazing, I never wanted it to end. Having all my friends and family come put and support me was very special and it was a great way to celebrate what The Joanna Brown Trust has achieved. Since the day I have been in to a number of primary schools talking about being a torch bearer and The Joanna Brown Trust. It's great to see some many people excited about it. I've lost count of the amount of photographs I've had taken with the torch, it has been like being famous and having photo shoots every day. It is such an honour to have a torch and give people a chance to hold it and have their photo taken with it. To see the photos and video footage from the day you can go to www.TheJoannaBrownTrust.org/torch_bearer.
It's been quite a month, as well as carrying the Olympic Flame Katie and I found out we are expecting our first child. We found out on the Wednesday before I carried the torch so I'm sure you can imagine that was quite a few days. I'm off on holiday with my mum and dad in a week. We are taking my dad on his Rock 'n' Roll pilgrimage to Gracelands & Sun Studios. As part of the trip we are spending three days in Toronto before flying down to Memphis. So, the 'International Runner' may return! The trainers are definitely going with with me. If anything I've found it a great way to get out and see the area. I'll be doing a mini version of the blog on Twitter whilst I'm out there, so if you'd like to to follow me you can at @TheJBTrust. If you are not on Twitter you can read my latest tweets on The Joanna Brown Trust website. There is a box on the left hand side of the homepage.
Training wise (see what I mean about rambling on about the 'other things'!) I've tried to get myself back into a routine of doing as much gym work as I do running. I'm still worried about getting an injury, especially to my back, so am trying to increase the weights and core stability work I'm doing. As previously confessed, I'm not exactly built for running so it seems any work I do takes longer to have an effect. It actually seems to be helping the golf more than the running at the moment!
Whenever I training I always like to listen to music. Music is a big thing to me and I like creating playlists to listen to. For those that care (probably not many) a band I like listening to whilst I'm training at the moment is.... well I have actually already told you in this blog. Answers on a postcard....
Cheers
Rich
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