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Interview with RFJ


RFJ says: Many thanks Fenland Flier, yes the MS does cause me issues, so the exercise bike is a great option along with walking with the poles. What drives me, simply put, food, I like it too much so have to keep exercising to burn it off, also exercise is my stress buster, so gutted to have to give up the running, but settling into the bike and walking with the poles now..... how long for I don't know, but will keep fighting. Thanks again

If you could cycle anywhere in the world, where would you be taking your bike? And why there?
RFJ says: Many thanks Markymarkmark, good question, I hadn't thought of that one before, would have to be somewhere warm, but not too hot, one of my favourite places is Cyprus, so a challenge if possible may be to cycle up Mt Troodos one day for the views and also so I can burn the calories to have a nice Fish Meze and some Saint Panteleimon Wine... that's more in hope, but may be I will do recce when I am there next April COVID and MS permitting. I also want to set some times for the main running distance but on the bike.... certainly with trying to beat the running world records but on the bike for 1/2 and Full Marathons, I know that some can do this easily, but I am no cyclist....


RFJ says: Thanks RRR-Caz, great question, I need to think on this one (apologies for the burning smell)



RFJ says: Thanks Westmoors, I will answer this question two-fold, as I know that I will meet the main person I want to meet when I die, Jesus, this is down to my Faith as a Christian, and also as my avatar name suggest RFJ (Run For Jesus), not that I can run anymore, but I can run the race marked out for me (Hebrews Ch12 V1-2).
The other person I would love to meet (and see in concert) is Mike Oldfield, as I find his music amazing and fascinating and takes me into places where I can chill, or be up for it.
Other notables, would be Billy Graham, Nicky Cruz and Kris Akabusi (all Christians and key in their fields and backgrounds)

RFJ says: Thanks HOD, thanks for the friendly abuse ref football and falling


RFJ says: Thanks Dave, your support has been invaluable and loved the lockdown virtual races. In relation to your question, there needs to be a (C) Both....




RFJ says: Thanks Steve, much appreciated. I used to get the micky taken out of me by friends and other runners saying I should give up running after my many falls, I wouldn't call it nagging though. Though my Sister was possibly the most vocal.... But my family, ie Mrs RFJ, Daughter and Son are all runners too, so no nagging from them. The one good thing with running is that it burnt the calories, and I am now finding that as the miles dropped before I gave up running and after, the pounds have gone on, so I am now fight the flab... as I am writing this a couple of weeks before Christmas, there will be a few more pounds added no doubt, then in the new year will have to try and be better with my eating and exercise regimes, hopefully to include some circuits, biking and walking with the poles. Thanks and take care

RFJ says: Many thanks PotHunter, there is one outstanding mile that I can recall and it was at the Fetch London Mile in April 2009..... I had been training well and was ready for a good marathon attempt. Jnr my son was with me and he was just at the crossover point where he could beat me and I could beat him.... Off to warm up with Jnr, was concerned that he may beat me today as he is running really well...., my plan was simple 82-85 secs a lap for the first 3 laps then kick like mad for the last.... to get a 5:30 ish time. so we toed the line too fast - too furious.....
1st lap - 1:24
2nd lap - 1:25
3rd lap - 1:23
4th lap - 1:15
for a new 6 sec PB of 5:29, Jnr followed close behind with a 5:45 and a 4 sec pb... chuffed for him and for my self that day, and then did other multiple miles pacing others..... That is one of the best miles, the only other one i really enjoyed was when i got my last PB at the Marathon distance in 2013 in London for a 3:12:56, as I could not stop grinning the whole last mile....