Hyde Park 5K

Jess and I completed our first 5K run (without stopping every 7.30 minutes) and we did it in 28.57min which we were quite proud of. During the week we are up to 7.30min run/ 2.30min walk. Perhaps after this 5K run we will increase it to 8.00min ans 2.00min. Keep sponsoring and spreading the word of our achievements, it's a big motivator!

Progress so far

The running goes on and we are progressing nicely. It's tough finding the time to fit in training into our busy working lives, but so far it's going as well as can be expected. We have started running for 7 min and waling for 3 min four times. The first few minutes are teh hardest but we eventually find our stride. A few thank yous are in order... Firstly Cass, Jenny and every one at school who have been cooking in a Bake Off with funds raised going to the cause. Also Daniel and Cass (once again) Butterfield for allowing me to do their gardening for a donation. Cheers Guys. Jess is doing so well and helping to motivate me through the hard training days - thanks doll!!

Slavery

This half term has been one of the more energetic ones I've had so far. Kindly, Cass and Daniel from NGJS have allowed me to dig about in their gardens for donations. Takes me back to the scouting days with 'Job week'. The training is going well and we've upped the time for running from 5 min to 5:30. Doesn't seem much but it works out to an extra 2min running overall. Slowly slowly... Must rest my weary muscles after the physical work from this week. Remember there is no time like the present to donate and both Jess and I need your support to help motivate us through our training. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JessAsz Thank you!

That was hard.

Our first tough training session, after a long and tiresome week at work the two of us struggled to complete a 5 minute stint of running. This being part of the 5min walk 5min run regime. However we are still enjoying the time together and the chance to live a healthier life. Don't forget to donate and help us through the tough training sessions.

First training

After all the discussion training has begun. 40 mins of brisk walking and jogging left us feeling good. Russell Square provided a lovely location for the 1st training of our journey, but the hard part is still to come. Don't forget to donate!

Shoes!!

After the excitemnt of setting up pages, blogs and brainstorming fundraising ideas with Jess, we have taken our first major step towards running the marathon - well training at least. We're off the the London Marathon store to have our feet looked at. Requires 40mins of jogging, filming and in depth analysis to find the right kind of shoe for the two of us. Can't wait to get started! We would love you to sponsor our efforts and follow our progress over the next 11 months. All your money is going towards Oxfam and their wonderful projects in places like Ethiopia where the money will go towards helping farmers earn a better living from their vegetable and seed oils. Thanks for your support!

Let the fun begin

Well it begins, a huge task in front of us. Have just set up the online side of the marathon. The 'Money Giving' page, the money pledge has been paid and so the training must start. Not too much too soon - there's still a lot of time before the marathon, but not being a runner, or fitness freak, i need to begin the routine of training sooner rather than later. This is where you will be able to see my progress through the 11 month journey between now and 17th April. Along with my wonderful partner Jess Asz, I will be hoping that you can support the both of us in our mammoth task. Donate and help Oxfam and us to raise the £2000 pounds we need.