Steady progress forward this week.
I think I can say that I am fitter than I have ever been in my life (and there have been occasions where I have been pretty fit), and it’s only taken 18 weeks of moderate dedication to bring me up to spec. There are still another 60 odd weeks to go as well which should see me more than ready physically for the DW race.
The ankle is a worry though. With another twinge of pain after only 15 minutes of moderately hard running yesterday has me unsure if I should do any kind of marathon. I might go and see the doctor again (though last time he made me feel like I was wasting his and everybody else’s time with some frivolous self inflicted and probably made up injury) or better yet, maybe I should have a go at internet self diagnosis.
I also haven't got any kit yet, predominantly and most importantly a two man kayak. I am going to put together a list of things that need to be acquired for us to take part in the race so that I have a better idea of how much this is going to hurt my wallet.
We also haven’t put any useful time in on the water yet. Admittedly it is too cold for any real paddling at the moment but I know I’m not stable enough in a racing boat yet and Nigel isn’t stable enough in any sort of boat, The day we both sit down into a K2 I know will be a day spent swimming, so the sooner we can get practicing the better.
Sessions per week. Week 18
Owain SPW = 3
Gym 47 kayaking 4 other 3
Nigel SPW = 1.22
Gym 19 kayaking 2 other 1
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Training, Planning and Running the Devizes to Westminster Race
Welcome to my blog where I am documenting all of the training and planning toward competing in the Devizes to Westminster kayak marathon in 2010.
When I started this my one and only goal was to be ready to take part in the DW race but once I begun my training in earnest I started to look around at other endurance events with a desire to take part in those as well.
On the 22nd of March I took part in the Ironbridge half marathon finishing the race in 2h 01m 32s.
The 12th September I will compete in the Great North Swim.
8 days later I will take on the Great North half Marathon.
And then in April 2010 is the reason for all of this, the Devizes to Westminster kayak ultra marathon.
Thank you for your support.
When I started this my one and only goal was to be ready to take part in the DW race but once I begun my training in earnest I started to look around at other endurance events with a desire to take part in those as well.
On the 22nd of March I took part in the Ironbridge half marathon finishing the race in 2h 01m 32s.
The 12th September I will compete in the Great North Swim.
8 days later I will take on the Great North half Marathon.
And then in April 2010 is the reason for all of this, the Devizes to Westminster kayak ultra marathon.
Thank you for your support.
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The Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race is the longest non-stop canoe race in the world. It starts in the quiet market town of Devizes in Wiltshire and finishes 125 miles later at Westminster Bridge, directly opposite the Houses of Parliament in the heart of London.
It is held over the Easter weekend each year and has been a fixture in the British sporting calendar since 1950. But DW is much more than just a canoe race - it’s an adventure! It forces competitors to dig long and deep into their reserves of physical and mental stamina which is why the race is often called “the canoeists’ Everest”.
Having the technical skill to paddle a kayak or canoe is essential but the most important quality needed to complete DW is raw determination. And the reward for making the mighty effort needed to cross the finish line is a sense of satisfaction so profound that many paddlers can’t resist coming back year after year.
It is held over the Easter weekend each year and has been a fixture in the British sporting calendar since 1950. But DW is much more than just a canoe race - it’s an adventure! It forces competitors to dig long and deep into their reserves of physical and mental stamina which is why the race is often called “the canoeists’ Everest”.
Having the technical skill to paddle a kayak or canoe is essential but the most important quality needed to complete DW is raw determination. And the reward for making the mighty effort needed to cross the finish line is a sense of satisfaction so profound that many paddlers can’t resist coming back year after year.
1 comment:
Try cutting out the treadmill until the ankle is better, get some cardio on the cross-trainer & stepper, to reduce the impact upon the ankle.
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