Wednesday, March 4, 2009
"Everytime you leave me here alone, it's like I've fallen overboard!"
For once, I'm not really sure how to start this latest blog entry. Lots has been going on, as normal. Loads of work to do, not enough time in the day, and also trying to fit in gym time and running training for April's Sun Run, and also I got accepted into the Great North Run in September. I'm running it with Paul, and we've already got accomodation sorted (thanks to Hilton HHonours Diamond VIP status!) - 2 free nights in the Hilton Gateshead. Should be fun!
The running and general fitness are going ok, but I think I've left it a bit too late in life to be bothering with getting fit. I seem to be getting niggling injuries and aches and pains every week. It's mostly related to football, although we haven't played an 11-a-side game in a couple of weeks. I'm happy with the way my 11-a-side football is progressing. It's amazing that having played and watched the game for so long (7 years of watching Premiership football live, every week), that I can talk a good game, yet have to work on fundamental skills that a kid learns (yes, step up, learning to head the ball!)
Still - at least - I'm listening to what the managers tell me, and I do actually feel like I'm getting better, and becoming harder to ignore as a starting-11 player every week. It's harder for me sometimes because of the constant travelling. Just when I break into the team, I travel away for a couple of weeks, and end up (fairly enough so) back down the pecking order. It does mean that when I get a chance back in the team, I have to give it 110% and try and force my way back in.
The running is going "ok". I'm a couple of runs down on where I should be, training-wise. I owe myself a 3 mile run from Saturday, and a 2.5 mile run from last night (although I played 5-a-side football at the sports centre). I'll hit the gym tonight and try and make up some of the distance on the treadmill.
I'm trying to raise money for my various running activities (at http://www.justgiving.com/andrewmcfee) for the County Air Ambulance. At the moment though, I only have £40. Donations greatfully recieved for this charity! Go and pledge something!
Work-wise - things are as busy as ever. I have a Vancouver trip booked for 15th March to the end of March, and then back in time for John and Kate's wedding on April 4th. A couple of weeks after that, I'm off again (on holiday this time!) back to Vancouver for the Sun Run, and 2 weeks of relaxation (and a bit of running!). Should be fun! I'm definitely looking forward to it. I think there is a chance for a couple of weeks work in Vancouver as well at the start of May, so I could be in town for a few weeks. We shall see.
In the house, we are coming to the end of our tenancy, and the other guys have decided that they each want to go their seperate ways, so amidst all this travelling, I'm looking for a new place to stay. It's going to be tricky to get something sorted, get packed, and move, with all the travelling away. More hassle! I don't know where I'm going to go, I was thinking about moving back into the city, but I'd like to stay in St John's. We'll see.
The running and general fitness are going ok, but I think I've left it a bit too late in life to be bothering with getting fit. I seem to be getting niggling injuries and aches and pains every week. It's mostly related to football, although we haven't played an 11-a-side game in a couple of weeks. I'm happy with the way my 11-a-side football is progressing. It's amazing that having played and watched the game for so long (7 years of watching Premiership football live, every week), that I can talk a good game, yet have to work on fundamental skills that a kid learns (yes, step up, learning to head the ball!)
Still - at least - I'm listening to what the managers tell me, and I do actually feel like I'm getting better, and becoming harder to ignore as a starting-11 player every week. It's harder for me sometimes because of the constant travelling. Just when I break into the team, I travel away for a couple of weeks, and end up (fairly enough so) back down the pecking order. It does mean that when I get a chance back in the team, I have to give it 110% and try and force my way back in.
The running is going "ok". I'm a couple of runs down on where I should be, training-wise. I owe myself a 3 mile run from Saturday, and a 2.5 mile run from last night (although I played 5-a-side football at the sports centre). I'll hit the gym tonight and try and make up some of the distance on the treadmill.
I'm trying to raise money for my various running activities (at http://www.justgiving.com/andrewmcfee) for the County Air Ambulance. At the moment though, I only have £40. Donations greatfully recieved for this charity! Go and pledge something!
Work-wise - things are as busy as ever. I have a Vancouver trip booked for 15th March to the end of March, and then back in time for John and Kate's wedding on April 4th. A couple of weeks after that, I'm off again (on holiday this time!) back to Vancouver for the Sun Run, and 2 weeks of relaxation (and a bit of running!). Should be fun! I'm definitely looking forward to it. I think there is a chance for a couple of weeks work in Vancouver as well at the start of May, so I could be in town for a few weeks. We shall see.
In the house, we are coming to the end of our tenancy, and the other guys have decided that they each want to go their seperate ways, so amidst all this travelling, I'm looking for a new place to stay. It's going to be tricky to get something sorted, get packed, and move, with all the travelling away. More hassle! I don't know where I'm going to go, I was thinking about moving back into the city, but I'd like to stay in St John's. We'll see.
