Nigel Hammersley

My Training

I am currently training at least three times per week, A long run on a Sunday (currently up to 1 hour 30 mins at under 6min per kM) plus a faster run with hills on a Tuesday and my hour long personal trainer session every Thursday. Last night i ran for 65 mins covering 10.6 kM including climbing 200 metres.

My first check point is the Nottingham-Derby Kilomathon on 14th March. This is a 26kM race along the river bank from nottingham University through to Pride Park in Derby. i would like to complete it in under 2hours 30mins, would be happier if i could do it in 2:15 and over the moon if under 2:00.

Following that I have entered the South Downs Marathon in June. An off road event (good practise for the MDS) which i would like to complete in 4:00 but have been warned it is very hilly so will be happy if it takes 4:15

Marathon Des Sables

In April 2011 I shall be undertaking the Marathon Des Sables.This is one of the most extreme sporting events known to Man; 250km across the Sahara in 6 days carrying your own food, in temperatures of 40C. Why am I undertaking such an endeavour? Because it gives me a target that requires me to get to a level of fitness, but mainly to prove to myself that I can! Its only the equivalent of a marathon each day for 6 days!

I will be raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of my friend, Derek Straw, who recently died after many  years suffering from this terrible condition.

I will be looking for sponsorship nearer the time, at present all I

want is your support!

Boxing Day

Just returned from Christmas Day at Lucy and Adam’s and looking forward to tomorrow’s Rugby, Tigers versus Sale Sharks.