Week 10

This is it!!!

With less than a week until the Tidworth 10K both Geoff and Tim have now completed the event distance in training, a few niggles for both of them but overall they appear to be in reasonable shape for Sunday.

Good Luck Guys, visit their Twitter pages for further updates.

Geoff - @Geoff_Barnes
Tim - @f47boy

Or you can follow this blog or @summits_up for more information and updates on current and future fundraising events.

Many Thanks for your continued support

The Summits-Up Team

Week 7 training - not going to plan

I'm forced to rest up this week due to my right knee giving me problems.

Running is painful and recovery is worse.

Updates to follow..

Geoff_Barnes

Week 7 training

5k run in under half hour tonight with no intervals but I'm suffering with a knee problem (other knee this time) and having walking issues.. hot gel pack and elevation required..

On the plus side, hit my sponsorship target today.

Geoff_Barnes

Week 7 training

Week 7 starts today, should be able to make 5k plus which would be a great way to start the week.

Not long to go before the big race so stepping up with the training schedule is important for conditioning of the legs.

Body feels a little stiff this morning but expected after football yesterday. I'm technically injury free and looking forward to running later.

Geoff_Barnes

Training today

Training complete with some good 1k times.. feeling ok now but will likely seize up later.. 1 more session this week before football.

Geoff_Barnes

Training Week 3 Day 2 Pt 2

Both Geoff and Tim had a decent run this evening covering just over 4k, well on target for week 3, Geoff was protecting his thigh strain and Tim was trying to find a comfortable pace.

Overall a successful run, now for a rest day in preparation for the same again on Friday.

The guys are getting used to off road running but will need to start looking at some inclined running in the next few weeks in order to tackle to The  Tidworth 10K course, perhaps this will do the trick?

Week 3 day 2

Had football training last night, made the mistake of not warming up properly and paying the price.
Still going to run this evening but will have to have a good stretch and slow the pace down.
Not happy but my own fault..
Geoff_Barnes

Week 3 training.. so far

Week 3 started yesterday with a different circuit and longer running.. managed to do this with only tightness in the calves at the end. Managed to get my breathing in check and found myself doing the session without being out of breath. Recovery times are getting quicker, I feel fine this morning and ready for football training later. Fitness is coming, slowly but surely and I'm very happy with how it is going so far.
Geoff_Barnes

Wednesday 7th September

Training finished for today, with no football yesterday it was important for me to push hard and burn some calories.. think I have done that.. home for dinner, shower and the cinema for a well deserved rest ready for Friday's session.. upping the ante from here on.
Geoff_Barnes

Small Steps

Really enjoyed the training session tonight, my legs felt pretty good all the way through and continue to feel strong as I write this. All in all that sounds pretty positive but I am concerned by my breathing, this, although improved, is still causing me both frustration and concern, I can only hope that it improves with time and additional training.

Tim

Monday 5th September

Football yesterday, injury free and a couple of goals scored.. run as much as I could and I'm feeling it now with a few muscle aches.. have been lifting some weights this morning and have week 2 of our Training schedule to start this evening.. all in all, I feel good, I feel progress is being made and I feel motivated to continue.

An Average Effort

I went for a run tonight and encountered some hills, well 1 to be precise, wow... that hurt!! My lungs were burning and I struggled to intake the capacity of air needed, my legs buckled under me and I had to walk at least 50% of the damn hill.


Here is my route and statistics http://bit.ly/psBxVp for analysis, I will try this route again in a couple of days and see if I can improve.


Both Geoff and I are running for the Stars Appeal, click Here for more information.


Remember you can sponsor me Here and you can follow progress on Twitter  www.twitter.com/summits_up.


Tim

Training session 2

Session 2 over, good workout but now time to rest for a couple of days..

Gentle Plod

A nice easy 5min run at 9.77 kpm,  a little stiff but looking forward to tomorrow's training session.

Football training

Finished for the evening with a sore hamstring, not good at all.

Ice required after a hot bath, problem is I'm seizing up now I have stopped.

The Charity for our 10K Run

Please take some time to read about the "Salisbury District Stars Appeal", this is a fantastic "Local" charity and your support of us will help their valuable work continue.

http://www.starsappeal.org/

Click Here to sponsor Geoff

Click Here to sponsor Tim

10k charity run

Training underway to run a 10k charity run
Http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/GeoffBarnes

Festive Greetings

A belated happy Christmas to you all!

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We Are Back !!!!

After a long break from training and mountains, (Too Long), we are going to attempt another assault on a mountain, we have yet to decide which mountain and when but will update the site in the very near future with more details....

Simon Green is fundraising for British Heart Foundation - JustGiving

Simon Green is fundraising for British Heart Foundation - JustGiving

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Thank You

Despite the bitter disappointment of being beaten back by the weather, we have been overwhelmed by the support that we have all received, thanks to you, we have raised an amazing £1013.00 for Sport Relief, you have made a difference to those most in need and humbled us with your generosity, good wishes and encouragement...


Summits-Up are embarking on some more challenges over the coming months and we will keep you informed as to what they are and when...

In the meantime, Thank you once more.....

f47boy - Summits-Up Team


Summits-Up Just Giving Page

Snowdon For Sport Relief

We had turned back due to bad weather and had reached a point that had been clear and relatively warm previously....

Snowdon

Well we are ready to go.....next stop "The Mountain"

Snowdon

The weather is closing in fast, not ideal conditions...

Snowdon

Well here we go, all of the talking and training is done, a 5 hour drive should get us to Llanberis and the hotel...we have chosen to eat carbs in the form of pasta salads, so will be forfeiting a warm meal tonight...

We would also like to thank all of you who have donated or pledged to donate, you can enjoy a great nights TV on BBC1 knowing that you are making a difference to those who need it most.

The majority of this weekends updates will be on Twitter, if you do not currently use Twitter then simply click on the Twitter tab at the top of our Facebook page or visit our website at http://summits-up.blogspot.com.

** Training **

After intensive physio Bob was able to venture out and do some much needed training, we all hope that this is the start of Bob's week long training regime leading to his Snowdon adventure with Summits-Up... Please remember why Bob and the team are undertaking this challenge and donate at http://justgiving.com/summitsupteam ... Thank you..

** Injury Update **

Bob has undergone emergency surgery to repair his broken leg and the news is good, now some intensive physio and recovery....hopefully Bob will be able to start training this afternoon...

** Injury **

Will this nasty looking break ruin Bobs chances to Help Summits-Up raise money for Sport Relief?, we are waiting for an update from his medical team, more to follow...

** Injury Alert **

The Summits-Up team have today suffered an injury blow, an update will follow once more is known.