www.scottellison.co.uk Scott Ellison is a Manchester based commercial photographer working across the UK. Photographing the things he loves most which tend to be people, food and travel. Working with clients to create photography that shows how hard their brand works lets him meet lots of great people. Headshots for actors, portraits for CEO’s, press kits for musicians, food & drink photography for restaurants and bars and everything inbetween and beyond. Everyone has a superhero within them so show the world the superpowers you use to drive your brand forward.
Shine for Cancer Research UK
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
So... I have some how ended up signed up to do a 26 mile walk for Cancer Research on 17th April 2010.
This all started with a colleague sending an email round work with the details. The Shine Walk, a 13 or 26 mile option walk throughout the night in Manchester to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Being the impulsive person I am straight away I agreed to do it as most of the others in the office were signing up for it. I thought walking 26 miles, that's easy, running yes I can understand being hard but a walk would be no problem.
A few months have gone by since signing up. I've had the training programme through, and it's a lot to keep up with. I've now also heard the horror stories come through of very fit and very healthy people struggling on the "Moon Walk" for breast cancer in London last year. So now... I'm bricking it! And added to that, it's a walk in the middle of the night through and around Greater Manchester... no sane person does that.
Why? Well firstly it's a challenge, I've come to realise I'm bored of being fat and needed something to aim for this year that would get me fixing up and looking sharp and this was the start. Also on the books is a triathalon in May, 60 Manchester to Blackpool bike ride in July and a half marathon RUN in October. And thankfully as a result of this pressure I've not been to shoddy in the gym. Nearly a stone lost since just before Christmas.
Also, I'm sure we all know or know of someone affected by cancer. Some with amazing stories of recovery and others that were not so lucky with their fight. And I'm sure that we'd all liked to have helpped those people in any way we could.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancer Research UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now! And honestly even if it's 1p, £1 or £5 no matter how much it's more than welcome. And remember I need to be reminded of how much you would all love to see a hobbit looking fella suffer in pain at the sight of physical exhersion. So go on, go on, go on... Go on!
Also just as a bit of a thank you! If wanted, for anybody sponsoring £10 plus :) I'll do some photo's for you. Whether that's just you, you n your better looking half or a family photo. But keep in mind that I can't promise I'll make you all look good, I know some ugly people ;) And I might need a month in rehab to get feeling back in my feet and legs... oh and I want be able to get to those of you that are missions away, you can have IOU's :)
blubber Report 8
| 6th September 2009 | New | Last | Difference | Total |
| Weight | 14st 1lbs (89.8kg) | 14st 2lbs (90.2kg) | -1lb (-0.4kg) | -11lb (-4.7kg) |
| Hieght | 5' 6.8" (1.70m) | |||
| B.M.I | 31.1 | 32 | -0.9 | -2 |
| Body Fat % | 26.3% | 26.9% | -0.6% | -7.7% |
| Body Fat Mass | 23.6Kg | 24.2Kg | -0.6kg | -8.4kg |
Blubber Report 7
| 17th August 2009 | New | Last | Difference | Total |
| Weight | 14st 2lbs (90.2kg) | 14st 3lbs (90.5kg) | -1lb (-0.3kg) | -10lb (4.3kg) |
| Hieght | 5' 6.1" (1.68m) | |||
| B.M.I | 32 | 31.3 | +0.7 | -1.1 |
| Body Fat % | 26.9% | 27.6% | -0.7% | -7.1% |
| Body Fat Mass | 24.2Kg | 24.9kg | -0.7kg | -7.8kg |
Blubber Report 6
Disappointing seeing as I have been in the gym most of the week.
| 2nd August 2009 | New | Last | Difference | Total |
| Weight | 14st 3lbs (90.5kg) | 14st 1lb (89.7kg) | +2lb (.8kg)) | -9lb (4kg) |
| Hieght | 5' 6.8" (1.70m) | |||
| B.M.I | 31.3 | 31 | +0.3 | -1.8 |
| Body Fat % | 27.6% | 27.4% | +0.2% | -6.4% |
| Body Fat Mass | 24.9kg | 24.5kg | +0.5kg | -7.1kg |
Gym Programme
So Last night I went to the gym and had my Health check and Induction programme. He say my blood pressure was fine an didn't measure anything else. See the Blubber report 5 for more of my stats.
The below two tables are the exercises that the instructor has set me.
| 24th July 2009 | Machine | Programme | Level | Speed | Time | Heart Rate / RPE |
| Warm Up | Cross Trainer | Quick Start | 4-5 | 5.00 | ||
| CV Training | Cross Trainer | Quick start | 7-8 | 5.00 | ||
| Bike | Quick Start | 6 | 10.00 | |||
| Precore | Quick Start | 5 | 5-10 | |||
| Cool Down | Slow Walking | Track or Treadmill | 5.00 |
| Exercise | Muscle Group | >Sets | Reps | Weight |
| Chest Press | Chest | 2 | 15 | 22.5kg |
| Leg Press | Legs | 2 | 15 | 60kg |
| Seated Row | Back | 2 | 15 | 37.5kg |
| Leg Extension | Quadriceps | 2 | 15 | 20kg |
| Shoulder Press | Shoulders | 2 | 15 | 22-30kg |
| Leg Culrs | Hamstrings | 2 | 15 | 20kg |
| Lat pulldown | Back | 2 | 15 | 30kg |
| Tricep Pushdown | Triceps | 2 | 15 | 25kg |
| Bicep Curl | Biceps | 2 | 15 | 10kg |
| ABDOMINAL TRAINING | ||||
| Ab Crunches | Abs | 2-3 | 10-15 | |
| Ab Twists | Abs | 2 | 15 | |
| Plank | Abs | 2 holds | 1min |
I am aiming to attend the gym to do this programme three times a week with a 30 min swimming session on three days between these.
Lets see how I do :)
Blubber Report 5
| 15th July 2009 | New | Last | Difference | Total |
| Weight | 14st 1lb (89.7kg) | 13st 11lb (87.9kg) | +4lb (1.1kg) | -11lb (4.8kg) |
| Hieght | 5' 6.8" (1.70m) | |||
| B.M.I | 31 | 31.5 | -0.5 | -2.1 |
| Body Fat % | 27.4% | 31.9% | -4.5% | -6.6% |
| Body Fat Mass | 24.5kg | 29kg | -4.5kg | -7.6kg |
| Neck | 15.5" (39.5cm) | |||
| Chest | 42" (107cm) | |||
| Waist | 43" (110cm) | |||
| Hips | 40" (101cm) | |||
| Right Arm | 13.5" (34.5cm) | |||
| Left Arm | 14" (35.5cm) | |||
| Right Leg | 23" (59cm) | |||
| Left Leg | 23" (59cm) |