Friday, 31 January 2014

Support

Whether it be marathon training or charity fundraising this week my sister and I have been absolutely overwhelmed by the support of our family, friends and locals alike.  People really went out their way to help us on Saturday for our first big event - making coffee, serving, baking, cleaning up etc as well as the hundreds of people who came out on a miserable Saturday afternoon to support our coffee afternoon.  Even ones who couldn't make it were ever so kind to donate to us!  We were really touched and amazed that we raised £1330.  Wow.  Not only that but my best friend Jamie G is also running the London Marathon for charity and everyone is really getting behind him to sponsor him for his Prostate Cancer charity and give him friendly support to motivate him on the training runs.  It's brilliant not only to do these challenges but the fact that we can raise money for such great causes make it so much more worthwhile.  A few more events already lined up to raise money for the Beatson too - Grand Raffle, Fitness Classes, Prize Bingo (with Jamie G for Prostate Cancer UK), Valentines Pub Quiz and a May day Dance at the Argyll Hotel, Bellochantuy.  So much to plan and look forward to!

Mairi and I at the Coffee Afternoon, manning the door and manic raffle

I've also had some good runs this week alongside some of my marathon buddies, friends and club runners - it's great to chat, it really does make the time go past so much quicker and make your run more enjoyable.  I loved my trail run up Bengullion and desperate to do some more now.

My new trail shoes didn't stand a chance up Bengullion

For those who have been asking me about sponsoring me for the marathon and Great Wall of China Trek, I've finally got round to creating a Just Giving Page:  www.justgiving.com/elainemcg   All proceeds to the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.  A charity very close to my heart.  They look after so many people getting treated for cancer.  Some of them having to travel from Campbeltown (and all over) to be away from home whilst getting essential treatment and their extra special care makes that horrible time a little bit more bearable for them.


OK it's been a long month and we are scraping the back of cupboards for food inspiration AND my portion control has went out the window.  I will TRY to be better next week!

20. Jan
Exercise
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Sat
16 mile run, average 9.10 min miles.  Horrible wet and windy day but it wasn’t that bad when got started.  Enjoyed it and the chat as per usual.
Coffee afternoon today so it’s all go!  Thanks to everyone who helped and supported.  Hosted a wee burns supper at Bodega to say thanks to some of the friends who helped this afternoon.
Pre: Slice soreen
Post: Protein shake – blueberry protein, coconut water, banana and peanut butter – yum!
Water
Tuna sandwich and diluting juice.
Tea and shortbread fingers (x2)
Haggis, neeps and tatties with whisky sauce!  Dessert – Jen’s cranachan cheesecake and spoon of healthy cranachan. 
Sun
Spin endurance.  24 lengths.  No run L
Wanted to do a few miles in the morning but it was lashing down so got up at 7am to tidy up and mark then just spin and swim today!  MOKTri meeting successful.  Finish prelim marking is the aim…
Toast with peanut butter and jam. 
Water
Scrambled eggs, beans and toast.  Some of Creamy’s fudge.
Tea and shortbread.  Cappacino.
Leftover haggis and tatties followed by large slice of cheesecake.  Went to cinema so had popcorn, coke and chocolate.  Bad day for food.  Whoops.
Mon
5 miles easy at 5.15pm with Jen (weekend catch-up time).  45 mins taking spin.
Sleeping better J  Was absolutely teaming down at 5pm so got soaked during run!  Created a few new fundraising games for the Beatson.
Lemon yoghurt with muesli.
Green tea.
Chorizo and tomato soup, 3 ryvita.  Tangerine.
Green tea and handful of nuts & seeds.
Baked chicken breast with bbq sauce, baked potato and roast veg.  Tea and shortbread.
Tue
7.5 miles inc 12 x 1 min hills.  Loved it!
Slept in to 8.15 – whoops!  Chasing my tail the rest of the day but still productive.  Happy Birthday Dad! 
Green tea and breakfast biscuits.
Water.
Chorizo and tomato soup, 3 ryvita.
2 ryvita with nutella.  Coffee.
Mountain of spaghetti (can never judge pasta!) with chicken, garlic, red onion and pesto.  Huge slice of Dad’s bday cake made by Mairi – delish!
Wed
1 mile swim at 7.15am.  6 mile run with Jamie G.  Combat.  Also took circuits and joined in a little when I could.
Great run with Jamie G, good yarn!  Lovely night.  Due to circuits had to miss hub meeting but will catch up.
Mandarins.
Green tea and alpen bar.
Wholemeal bread and vegetable soup.  Apple.
Hi5 energy bar.
Baked salmon with spinach and baby potatoes.  ‘healthy cheesecake.  Tea and Jen’s amazing NSNF loaf!
Thu
2.5 muddy run with x country up Bengullion.  6 miles easy club run.  30 mins core/stretch I took in Red X hall.
Great wee muddy run up Bengullion to break in my trail shoes – thanks James!  Loved club run – chance to catch up with my bestie Catriona who I struggled to keep up with!  Raised £31 from charity stretch class, thank you guys.
Porridge with mandarin segments and agave nectar.
Green tea.  Nuts/dried fruit.
Tuna sandwich.
Jen’s amazing NSNF loaf with 2 cups coffee.
Beans and toast with cheese.  Tea.  3 ginger oatcakes.  2 jaffa cakes.  Whoops.
Fri
Spin at 7am.  32 lengths.  Combat with S6.  Charity staff fitness mini classes – HIT, combat, yoga and core.
Horrible windy and wet day but it’s Friday!  Legs a bit tired but fine when get started at spin.  Charity classes go well - all good fun :-)
Pre:  Alpen bar.  Post:  NSNF loaf slice and green tea.
Green tea.
Oatcakes with tuna.
Clementines.
Spicy tomato and garlic pasta with lf smoked sausage.  Homemade garlic bread.  Some mini eggs!
Mileage
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