My training session

I am training for the Stafford Half Marathon on 17th March 2013

by going on a 12mile run every Sunday,Wednesday and Friday.
with another 3 weekly sessions round the local running track
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 x 1mile laps plus
a mile and half jog each way to get to the park.

Not bad for a 81 year old with a pacemaker fitted November 2012.

to see more details have a look at my website
www./justgiving.com/gordon-woodlands

10 Comments

GORDON...............

by Tattoo Man - 2013-02-19 06:02:17


......................you are in good company....take John Burkhill..the 'Pram Man of Sheffield'..and George Combes...100 Half marathons at 77...one of our NOTFAST heros..we were SO proud to run in with George last year for his 100th Half. Promoting Club presented him with a smashing engraved glass trophy.

We will all be with you for the Stafford Half.

A pause here so you can take it all in.....

Tattoo Man

Bell me and I might come and cheer you in.

This is the stuff that PMC is made of...

Fantastic Gordon !

by IAN MC - 2013-02-19 06:02:34

What do you do on Mondays ? I hope you're not sitting with your feet up ?

Best of luck ... you are an inspiration ( but are also barking mad !)

Ian ( a fellow runner )

Sports

by LeeT - 2013-02-19 07:02:07

81 yrs old excellent, I am 70 with many years a regular weight trainer. Now looking to new exercise program running is good any suggestions. Best run ever for you an inspiration to me. Lee

Stafford Half Marathon

by gordon31 - 2013-02-20 08:02:12

I am training 6 days a week , each day I Jog,Walk,Stagger 3 days, Sunday,Wednesday,Friday round my local area, and over approx 12 miles each day, in just over 2 hours.
the other 3 days Tuesday,Thursday,Saturday I go round the local park track 8 laps x 1mile, plus 1 and half miles each way to the park, total 11 miles.
Monday is my rerst day, but I spend it doing household chores and shopping.

My target time for the Half Marathon is to do it in less than 2 hours, people cheering my or laughing at my nobly knees will inspire me I hope.
just noticed a typing error in my previous message, it should be
www.justgiving.com/gordon-woodlands

Training Update

by gordon31 - 2013-02-26 05:02:37

Sunday 17/2/13 up to Sunday 24/2/13
managed to do 85 miles this last week.
equels 6 half marathons

less than 3 weeks to the race, looking for people to sponsor me.

running for acorns children's hospice, hoping to raise at least £200.

Training Update

by gordon31 - 2013-02-26 05:02:38

Sunday 17/2/13 up to Sunday 24/2/13
managed to do 85 miles this last week.
equels 6 half marathons

less than 3 weeks to the race, looking for people to sponsor me.

running for acorns children's hospice, hoping to raise at least £200.

Training Update

by gordon31 - 2013-03-05 11:03:05

Now starting my last few days training before the big day on 17th March 13

Sunday 3rd March, covered 12 miles in 120 mins.
on the road. Bentley - Willenhall - Wolverhampton-
Bilston- Moxley, Darlaston (Asda) Darlaston Green -
Willenhall - Bentley.

Monday 4th March. Shopping.

Tuesday 5th March Reedswood Park 12 Laps, plus 1.5 miles each way to the park, = approx 13 miles. finished off with 30 mins on the outdoor gym.

You still have time tosponsor me on my Stafford Half Marathon (13.1 Miles ) in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice at
www.justgiving.com/gordon-woodlands

STAFFORD HALF MARATHON

by gordon31 - 2013-03-13 07:03:30

Just a few more days before Sundays stafford half marathon.

Going to have a walk round it on Thursday to try it out also to see what they mean by only 2 slight gradients,

I know about the one it is 1 mile long and is about a
`1" in 6" climb to the top, must do that in 10minutes or less.

My estimated time for the run is 120 mins.

I am astill trying to reach my sponsorship TARGET of
£250.00

Please SPONSOR me on

www.justgiving.com/gordon-woodlands

completed the run

by gordon31 - 2013-03-19 06:03:03

completed the stafford half marathon in 2hours 25 mins
not bad for an 81 year old with a newly fitted pacemaker.

now waiting for people to sponsor me before i close down the justgiving website at the end of march.
www.justgiving.com/Gordon-Woodlands

SPONSORSHIP TOTALS

by gordon31 - 2013-03-30 07:03:25

I had 107.00 Pounds online money,with another166.00 Pounds
off line donations. o total of 173 .00 Pounds.

Now Closing down mu Just Giving website.thank to anyone that sponsored me..
Gordon Woodlands

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Member Quotes

At age 20, I will be getting a pacemaker in few weeks along with an SA node ablation. This opportunity may change a five year prognosis into a normal life span! I look forward to being a little old lady with a wicked cane!