At Running Club tonight there were celebrations for those who had completed the London Marathon...makes me feel stupid when worrying about a HALF marathon.
Everyone tells me I am on track with my training....hope so!
It Had To Be Done
My training 'app' was telling me today had to be an hour run. Still feeling flat after the Park Run, motivation not at its highest...so it was a miracle I got out there this morning - but I DID.
I felt better, and had parts where my breathing was great. Happier again!
I felt better, and had parts where my breathing was great. Happier again!
Not a Good one
We joined the Park Run at Walsall Arboretum...three times around the course to complete 5k.
Despite my enthusiasm - it was definitely my worst run to date. I failed to get into my stride and simply could not sort my breathing...I hated it!!!
http://www.parkrun.com/home
Despite my enthusiasm - it was definitely my worst run to date. I failed to get into my stride and simply could not sort my breathing...I hated it!!!
http://www.parkrun.com/home
All The Inspiration I Need...
Written by a parent of a patient at Birmingham Childrens Hospital, to those running the London Marathon this weekend....lump in my throat I feel that I should be making more effort...I'm only doing a half after all!!
“My 4 year old daughter has received life saving surgery at Birmingham Children’s Hospital for a rare cardiac condition. As well as that she has had numerous operations to correct displaced hips. Lara and countless other children and families benefit from your efforts on 22nd April and I can’t thank you enough. You BCH Marathon Runners are amazing! No one, not even the elite athletes, train for an event like this without some setbacks or problems. Don’t worry about the week when you were ill or the fact that you didn’t fit in that one last big run. The Marathon, like BCH, is about overcoming adversity. You’ve got the miles in your legs and the will to succeed. Your body is the strongest, most miraculous possession you will ever own and your cause is inspirational. You’ll do it!”
“My 4 year old daughter has received life saving surgery at Birmingham Children’s Hospital for a rare cardiac condition. As well as that she has had numerous operations to correct displaced hips. Lara and countless other children and families benefit from your efforts on 22nd April and I can’t thank you enough. You BCH Marathon Runners are amazing! No one, not even the elite athletes, train for an event like this without some setbacks or problems. Don’t worry about the week when you were ill or the fact that you didn’t fit in that one last big run. The Marathon, like BCH, is about overcoming adversity. You’ve got the miles in your legs and the will to succeed. Your body is the strongest, most miraculous possession you will ever own and your cause is inspirational. You’ll do it!”
Staying Focussed
Sitting in a Birmingham Childrens Hospital Charities Fundraising meeting this morning reminded me why I am doing this training/running
The Charity has achieved so much - BUT there is still so much more to be done - and it all costs money - time to get back out there....
The Charity has achieved so much - BUT there is still so much more to be done - and it all costs money - time to get back out there....
Through the 1 hour barrier
Not sure why - but I decided that today was as good as time as any to run for 1 hour- well to be honest, my training App told me that I must run 1 hour tomorrow. I don't like being told I have to do it...so went a day early by choice
It was a cold but beautiful morning - and I have to say I LOVED IT!! No bad after effects - well no worse than usual...
It was a cold but beautiful morning - and I have to say I LOVED IT!! No bad after effects - well no worse than usual...
This is How It's Done
We went up to Wilmslow to watch my daughter-in-law Sabrina take part in her first half-marathon. It was an un-seasonally hot day [not warm- hot!].
We saw her safely across the start line -and then took up our position to watch the field come home.
First across the line, not even breaking sweat...a training run for the London Marathon and setting a time for Olympic qualification!!!
But we were even more impressed by Sabrina...2 hours 11 minutes -FANTASTIC especially in that heat
We saw her safely across the start line -and then took up our position to watch the field come home.
First across the line, not even breaking sweat...a training run for the London Marathon and setting a time for Olympic qualification!!!
But we were even more impressed by Sabrina...2 hours 11 minutes -FANTASTIC especially in that heat
Joining the Club
In an effort to look as though I am serious...I have agreed to join a running club.
This will be different for me as I am a solitary runner..although I am informed that there will be no chance of 'solitary' on the Great North Run !
Everyone made me feel very welcome...and I went out with the 'lappers'...not a rude group-but the chance to do mile laps to get used to pace etc.
I really enjoyed it-and was pleased to be in the final three left standing/running. As usual I did stop a few times BUT was given the answer to my breathing issues...I need to talk more. Some would think this impossible...but I'll give it a go.
This will be different for me as I am a solitary runner..although I am informed that there will be no chance of 'solitary' on the Great North Run !
Everyone made me feel very welcome...and I went out with the 'lappers'...not a rude group-but the chance to do mile laps to get used to pace etc.
I really enjoyed it-and was pleased to be in the final three left standing/running. As usual I did stop a few times BUT was given the answer to my breathing issues...I need to talk more. Some would think this impossible...but I'll give it a go.
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