Off I went.....

I went to the gym today totally re-inspired (if thats a word?!) after a visit to RAF Lyneham yesterday. I spent the whole day with families whose children are still going through treatment or who have been through treatment like us and we had a fantastic day. All the personnel we met were soo friendly, kind and helpful it was really great to know they wanted to help.
It just reminded me how important raising the money is and how important "ordinary" days out are to families who are anything but ordinary.
I will make sure that I do my VERY best on the weekend and try again to get some more sponsorship.
Being round ultra fit RAF blokes obviously played its part in the inspiration stakes as well!!!!!

Long day

Ive just come back from the gym - its been a long day today. I was up early with my youngest (we saw the sunrise!) and now its dark. Met someone at the gym tonight who remembered Grace from when she was ill with leukaemia (which was weird!)
I wasnt expecting it and also with the exception of family I think most other people we see these days didnt know her when she was ill.
I feel like Ive been knocked off balance a bit. Ho Hum

Two for the price of one

Just realised Id missed a few entries this week. Its been a bit hectic with holiday day trips and potty training!! and I forgot to add a few trips to the gym on. Ive come back now though and its going ok. Lots of running and weights. Im really noticing the nights drawing in now!!!!!! Its nearly dark when I come out of the gym. Aaaghhhh.
I must hassle all my long suffering friends and relatives soon and get them to search the sofas for all those spare pennies.

Such a quiet afternoon

Its a gorgeous Sunday afternoon and Ive just spent most of it in the gym! (Apart from introducing my tribe to the delights of E.T. - really cute facial expressions from them all including hubby! Tee Hee!)
I managed to do a whole load of running again in a completely empty gym - it was like the Marie Celeste and I had an overwhelming urge to sing along with The Blues Brothers, and do the moves........... but just in time I remembered the CCTV!
Anyway I have a fencing course to run tomorrow so I must sign off and go and check my weapons!

I could run forever.......

Last night I managed nearly an hour of running which is sooooo cool. Something I never thought Id be able to do again (since my twenties!).
Who cares if I come in last now I am so much fitter it has to be a bonus.
We have been out BBQing in the forests and woods in Monmouthshire and Glos. lately and the rough terrain walking has been a good reminder as to how different it is indoors to outdoors. "Duh" I hear you say "of course!" so I will have to put in some hours in the big wide world soon I suppose. I cant believe the end of the summer holidays are fast approaching and then I'll be able to train loads more as ALL the kids go off to education - Isnt it a wonderful thing!!!!

Up and running

I went to the gym last night and managed a respectable amount of running - in fact I even have to admit that I quite like running again now! There is something faintly hypnotic about the pounding........
I also did lots of weights and it is beginning to pay off I think.
Did a car boot sale at the weekend for the mountain bike fund. De-cluttering AND making money (as long as you dont count the cost of the bacon roll and coffee to keep me going!) - it was great fun.

Early morning session.

Managed to leave the hubby and kids in bed and watching CBeebies and creep out to the gym this morning.
After the torrential rain of yesterday it is a GORGEOUS day and having done a "proper" workout at the gym today Im feeling smug and back on track!!
Managed to push the running quite a bit this morning (and since I can still walk have come to the conclusion that most of it was psychological! and that can always be cured with a big loud dose of 633 Squadron, Where Eagles Dare and Gladiator ;-)
Im doing free weights to build up my upper body strength so I can paddle a canoe! and it should help my fencing too.

My biggest problem at the moment is getting the money and I know Im going to feel like Ive really let them down if I dont manage to at least match the £1200 I got last year. I know the charity is putting projects on standby and that donations are down and so even supporting families to the same level as last year will be tough for them but...... I have a few more months though so Im not giving up yet.

Back in the gym at last!

My first night back in the gym. (I use the term "night" loosely as I only managed 30 minutes but hey baby steps and all that!)
I managed 10 minutes of running - I stuck to the flat rather than my usual incline and 10 minutes cycling and the rest on my upper body - trying to get ready for the canoeing. It was actually really good to get back, the swine flu really knocked the whole family for six and we all still seem to be napping at the drop of a hat. We are lucky though as friends of ours have been hospitalised so its good to feel better and we able to go and mix again.
We've missed a few of the outings we were due to go on but Im sure we will find other stuff to do.
We're off to a family birthday tomorrow so I'll be back at the gym on Friday. Think I'll probably swim though - dont want to push our luck too much.