As Greenday said "wake me up when September ends" .......... Where have I been for the summer then?
I had grand plans for over the summer. We soaked up the sun in Portugal, we were cultured at
Edinburgh festival, enjoyed our summer (ha ha ha) and my running sort of ticked along ok with a few runs a week. Just little short distances but enough to maintain my fitness.
At the start of August in preparation of my up coming events the Jedi running master had entered me for I was about to up the mileage and then I received word I had to go into hospital for surgery at the end of August. That would wipe out my planned events - ggggggrrrrrrrr. For good measure and to rub salt into my running wounds - I had also just pledged my devotion at the feet of Duncan Bannantyne for at least the next twelve months. I was aware winter would soon be upon me and I would have to move indoors and there is one of his establishements close to where we live that I could use before work as well as evenings and weekends. Money well spent that month!
I am now six weeks post surgery and went for my first run today. Just a short three miler. I had to stop six times, pace was hhhmmmmmmm and the extra weight I am carrying following the surgery - wow did it wobble. As I am typing this I am SORE. I amazed that fitness disappears so quickly.
Really disheartening and disappointed to be where I am but on the plus side I can use this to move forward. I suppose six weeks of recovery and some weight gain is far better than the debilitating side effects of gall stones I suffered for over eighteen months. I am determined to get my fitness back and get the extra weight I am carrying and more back off again. Don't get me wrong it's not a huge amount of weight , but it is enough to ring alarm bells, but hey at least I can recognise that now. Two years ago it wouldn't.
Am now on the hunt for perhaps a 10k early next year.
Sunday, 21 October 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Doing it again......
Well I wouldnt say I have gotten the running bug but I am going to do it again.
I have signed up for the Great Scottish run in September. Another half marathon.
Some may say I was fairly positive when the entrance confirmation email arrived for this one. Well when I say positive, I didnt say bad words when I realised Jedi running master had entered us both for it. We had briefly discussed it but as he is one of life's doers (is that a word? -who cares?) he went away and sorted it before my Sauconys had time to recover from 13.1 miles of sweating.
I was fine.
Then someone said "oooooohhhhh yes thats a hilly one" - GREAT. If the heat didnt kill me in the first then the hills will in this.
So my summer will be spent training.
Dont get me wrong the feeling of clearing my head when out running is FAB, but hey I could potentially do that with a bubble bath (after spending at least 10 minutes removing the various plastic toys that now reside in my bath) and a good book (that may now be difficult as my Kindle specifically instructs me not to use it near water) I could perhaps pile up the toys in a beaver dam style fashion and perch the Kindle on top of it?
I have been out doing three or four miles a couple of times a week for the last month so its going to be a struggle getting my head around the longer runs again - bet born to run man will be pleased to see me again!!!!
I have signed up for the Great Scottish run in September. Another half marathon.
Some may say I was fairly positive when the entrance confirmation email arrived for this one. Well when I say positive, I didnt say bad words when I realised Jedi running master had entered us both for it. We had briefly discussed it but as he is one of life's doers (is that a word? -who cares?) he went away and sorted it before my Sauconys had time to recover from 13.1 miles of sweating.
I was fine.
Then someone said "oooooohhhhh yes thats a hilly one" - GREAT. If the heat didnt kill me in the first then the hills will in this.
So my summer will be spent training.
Dont get me wrong the feeling of clearing my head when out running is FAB, but hey I could potentially do that with a bubble bath (after spending at least 10 minutes removing the various plastic toys that now reside in my bath) and a good book (that may now be difficult as my Kindle specifically instructs me not to use it near water) I could perhaps pile up the toys in a beaver dam style fashion and perch the Kindle on top of it?
I have been out doing three or four miles a couple of times a week for the last month so its going to be a struggle getting my head around the longer runs again - bet born to run man will be pleased to see me again!!!!
Sunday, 27 May 2012
Reflection
Thoughts on this process.......
From that first raining very wet three mile run the weeks and miles have passed too very quickly. I have fallen in and out love with running so many times. At times Jedi running master has had to force me to run and on one particular occasion he sent me back out of the house when I hadnt run far enough (boo hiss). Other times I have looked forward to clearing my head and listening to my music away from everything that is my daily routine.
Running in the heat is an absolute killer.
There is a poor man out there who thinks I am crazy singing lady.
There is more to this running lark than just popping on a pair of trainers. I love the Jedi running master for imparting his knowledge and experience. Still wanted to kick his Jedi boy bits sometimes for being so flipping right all of the time, well most of the time ;-)
As with most things in life running is all about the putting the work in and just getting on and doing the preparation.
If someone had had told me eighteen months ago that I would have lost weight and have trained and ran the race I have completed today I would have laughed and called for more cake. Its taken a lot of work and a long time to break down a lifetime of negative attitudes I have built about and around myself. I still don't think I am fully there but know I can now recognise behaviours in myself and others that are negative and dont get me where I want be in life.
From that first raining very wet three mile run the weeks and miles have passed too very quickly. I have fallen in and out love with running so many times. At times Jedi running master has had to force me to run and on one particular occasion he sent me back out of the house when I hadnt run far enough (boo hiss). Other times I have looked forward to clearing my head and listening to my music away from everything that is my daily routine.
Running in the heat is an absolute killer.
There is a poor man out there who thinks I am crazy singing lady.
There is more to this running lark than just popping on a pair of trainers. I love the Jedi running master for imparting his knowledge and experience. Still wanted to kick his Jedi boy bits sometimes for being so flipping right all of the time, well most of the time ;-)
As with most things in life running is all about the putting the work in and just getting on and doing the preparation.
If someone had had told me eighteen months ago that I would have lost weight and have trained and ran the race I have completed today I would have laughed and called for more cake. Its taken a lot of work and a long time to break down a lifetime of negative attitudes I have built about and around myself. I still don't think I am fully there but know I can now recognise behaviours in myself and others that are negative and dont get me where I want be in life.
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| Me in Feb 2011 |
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| Me in May 2012
Will I carry on running? hhhhhhhmmmmmmmm - keep tuned.
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Pics of the big day
12.9 miles in and my head was down just wanting to finish
My time
Forgot to report on my time........
Well I had set my target of 2 hours 30 mins (well beyond the target of finishing) and I was slightly outside that at 2 hours 35 mins.....am I disappointed?
I finished, it was HOT and it was my first race -EVER - I think I will focus on what I have achieved rather than
worry about five minutes here or there..........
Will I do it again???? Well pre registration opens tomorrow - let me sleep on it, I'll give you answer in the morning........................
Well I had set my target of 2 hours 30 mins (well beyond the target of finishing) and I was slightly outside that at 2 hours 35 mins.....am I disappointed?
I finished, it was HOT and it was my first race -EVER - I think I will focus on what I have achieved rather than
worry about five minutes here or there..........
Will I do it again???? Well pre registration opens tomorrow - let me sleep on it, I'll give you answer in the morning........................
27 May - EMF!!!!!!!
What a flippin day!
Today was THE day - the EMF half.
I had went to bed relatively early although I have to admit I had one small glass of wine (ignoring that particular paragraph in my book). I had a pretty restless night sleep and was awake before the 6am alarm call.
After the Jedi running master force fed me porridge; energy drink we made what seemed like a very long 13 mile journey to the start line.
I was nervous to say the least and it was very overwhelming to see THOUSANDS of other people all waiting to start. I also had to pee in the most disgusting portaloo in the world. It reminded me of a stunt once performed on Jackass eeeeeeewwwwwww! I was thankful however that although it was warm the sun was having a lazy sunday lie in behind the clouds.
The nerves really got the better of me and I could have cried but we eventually all got going. I was nervous and it wasn't helped seeing people pulling out at only 1.5 miles in and by 2 miles there was people walking. However the first five miles were ok. I found a surrogate Jedi running master and although she didnt know it I followed her most of the way for all those miles. Does that technically make me a stalker?
Then - BAM - The sun got his hat on - hip hip hip hooray. Wow - hot hot hot. I kept running and met a couple of nice ladies along the way and we passed some of the miles talking about how the sun could have waited another hour before its appearance.
By mile 9 I was beginning to struggle thanks to the heat. I no longer could keep up with my surrogate Jedi running master and just began to focus on every half mile. Even my much coveted training music couldnt keep me going. It was very hot and my legs were hurting.
I tried my best and I kept going and I am glad to say I ran and kept running for 13.1 miles. Seeing my boys near the end really spurred me on and its hard to describe the feeling of achievement when I actually crossed the line.
I've only gone and bloody done it Rodney..........
Today was THE day - the EMF half.
I had went to bed relatively early although I have to admit I had one small glass of wine (ignoring that particular paragraph in my book). I had a pretty restless night sleep and was awake before the 6am alarm call.
After the Jedi running master force fed me porridge; energy drink we made what seemed like a very long 13 mile journey to the start line.
I was nervous to say the least and it was very overwhelming to see THOUSANDS of other people all waiting to start. I also had to pee in the most disgusting portaloo in the world. It reminded me of a stunt once performed on Jackass eeeeeeewwwwwww! I was thankful however that although it was warm the sun was having a lazy sunday lie in behind the clouds.
The nerves really got the better of me and I could have cried but we eventually all got going. I was nervous and it wasn't helped seeing people pulling out at only 1.5 miles in and by 2 miles there was people walking. However the first five miles were ok. I found a surrogate Jedi running master and although she didnt know it I followed her most of the way for all those miles. Does that technically make me a stalker?
Then - BAM - The sun got his hat on - hip hip hip hooray. Wow - hot hot hot. I kept running and met a couple of nice ladies along the way and we passed some of the miles talking about how the sun could have waited another hour before its appearance.
By mile 9 I was beginning to struggle thanks to the heat. I no longer could keep up with my surrogate Jedi running master and just began to focus on every half mile. Even my much coveted training music couldnt keep me going. It was very hot and my legs were hurting.
I tried my best and I kept going and I am glad to say I ran and kept running for 13.1 miles. Seeing my boys near the end really spurred me on and its hard to describe the feeling of achievement when I actually crossed the line.
I've only gone and bloody done it Rodney..........
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
So I am LOVING tapering!
Well here we are less than seven days to go. I have some thoughts in my run up to the' big day' so to speak:
1. Isnt tapering fabby? Only eight miles at the weekend. It was fab and I felt great in my new gear. That last part was nothing to do with running but I now never miss the opportunity to shop when it once it was only fun for anything that didnt involve clothing.
2. My new running shoes do not mash my big toes to a pulp l so my poor feet were also thankful.
3. I love the fact we are finally getting some sunshine - again not really about running but hey the sun has to cheer everyone up! However, reclining on my lounger drinking Pimms made me realise on race day too much sun will make me a sweaty salt mess. Pimms, not! Reclining ? with two children under five - errrrrmmmmm no to that one as well I'm afraid.
4. My race number arrived with lots of talk of going to the correct pend. Made me think of my friends the sheep who will probably be missing me singing at them over the last few days. 27,000 sheep in the correct colour coded pend on Sunday. Well I thought of the sheep after I thought OH SH!T.
5. I got my first email wishing me luck today. That made me think OH SH!T again.
6. I need to make a list of the things I need to pack in my bag for the day - lists are good.
7. I still havent found out if I can wear my music on Sunday. Will add this to number 6 above. In fact I will write a list of all the lists I need to compile.
8. Number 3 has made me realise to completely enter into the spirit of this I may have to pass on my usual fermented grape juice from now until race day!!!!!!!!!!
9. Will think about number 8 some more before committing.....
1. Isnt tapering fabby? Only eight miles at the weekend. It was fab and I felt great in my new gear. That last part was nothing to do with running but I now never miss the opportunity to shop when it once it was only fun for anything that didnt involve clothing.
2. My new running shoes do not mash my big toes to a pulp l so my poor feet were also thankful.
3. I love the fact we are finally getting some sunshine - again not really about running but hey the sun has to cheer everyone up! However, reclining on my lounger drinking Pimms made me realise on race day too much sun will make me a sweaty salt mess. Pimms, not! Reclining ? with two children under five - errrrrmmmmm no to that one as well I'm afraid.
4. My race number arrived with lots of talk of going to the correct pend. Made me think of my friends the sheep who will probably be missing me singing at them over the last few days. 27,000 sheep in the correct colour coded pend on Sunday. Well I thought of the sheep after I thought OH SH!T.
5. I got my first email wishing me luck today. That made me think OH SH!T again.
6. I need to make a list of the things I need to pack in my bag for the day - lists are good.
7. I still havent found out if I can wear my music on Sunday. Will add this to number 6 above. In fact I will write a list of all the lists I need to compile.
8. Number 3 has made me realise to completely enter into the spirit of this I may have to pass on my usual fermented grape juice from now until race day!!!!!!!!!!
9. Will think about number 8 some more before committing.....
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Last BIG run
I ran my last LONG run yesterday. Another 11 miles. Felt better than the week before - I could feel my legs at the end of it and the next morning I feel surprisingly OK.
A good day weather wise so there were LOTS of people out running, cycling and walking.
Current having issues with my hydration so will need to have a think about that. If I am going to use the energy drink I have been training with on the day then I may have to take an extra dose to use on my route.
My time I reckon (keeping everything crossed, which may make running slightly difficult) will be around 2 and a half hours but finishing will do me.
New trainers didnt arrive in time for my run but will break them in during my training tapering. LOL - like I know what I am talking about. I was just happy when Jedi Running Master told me I will be running less over the next two weeks to make sure I dont push my body too hard - YEEHA! For those that know me that completely is not my way of doing things - Cram, panic and write lists till you can write lists no more.
Didnt get a stitch today and was trying to learn a 3.2 pattern of breathing as I had read that this can help prevent the runners stitch as you are not breathing on the same side all the time with your foot strike on the ground. Apparently its the repeated breathing on one side with breathing in at the same time as your foot strikes the ground that causes strain on the muscles and hence the stitch. If you balance the impact of the foot strike on the ground on both sides of the body when breathing in, this means less strain and pressure on one particular side of the body. What it made me do was breathe too fast and nearly pass out less than half a mile into my run. Was beginning to get the hang of it a little bit by the end of my run though so will keep trying.
Added some new tunes to my running play list : Fall Out Boy - Sugar, We're Going Down; The Vaccines - If You Wanna; The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary; Green Day - Basket Case. Jedi Running Master has given me cause for concern however as he said I may not be allowed to use my saviour during my run. I will have to check out the EMF website.
A good day weather wise so there were LOTS of people out running, cycling and walking.
Current having issues with my hydration so will need to have a think about that. If I am going to use the energy drink I have been training with on the day then I may have to take an extra dose to use on my route.
My time I reckon (keeping everything crossed, which may make running slightly difficult) will be around 2 and a half hours but finishing will do me.
New trainers didnt arrive in time for my run but will break them in during my training tapering. LOL - like I know what I am talking about. I was just happy when Jedi Running Master told me I will be running less over the next two weeks to make sure I dont push my body too hard - YEEHA! For those that know me that completely is not my way of doing things - Cram, panic and write lists till you can write lists no more.
Didnt get a stitch today and was trying to learn a 3.2 pattern of breathing as I had read that this can help prevent the runners stitch as you are not breathing on the same side all the time with your foot strike on the ground. Apparently its the repeated breathing on one side with breathing in at the same time as your foot strikes the ground that causes strain on the muscles and hence the stitch. If you balance the impact of the foot strike on the ground on both sides of the body when breathing in, this means less strain and pressure on one particular side of the body. What it made me do was breathe too fast and nearly pass out less than half a mile into my run. Was beginning to get the hang of it a little bit by the end of my run though so will keep trying.
Added some new tunes to my running play list : Fall Out Boy - Sugar, We're Going Down; The Vaccines - If You Wanna; The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary; Green Day - Basket Case. Jedi Running Master has given me cause for concern however as he said I may not be allowed to use my saviour during my run. I will have to check out the EMF website.
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
If I were a personal ad..........
I have had another rubbish run tonight. Only managed three miles, had no energy, yet another stitch.
On my way home I was thinking whilst being in a wee cream puff (huff, mood, temper, hissy fit, strop- wow I do know quite a few words for that don't I?) I was thinking about maybe if I had a running buddy then things may not seem that bad?
Do runners have personal ads?
Here's mines - if a famous larger did runners personal ads :
Keen young female in the lead up to her first half marathon would like to meet like minded runner prepared to train three to four times a week covering around 20 - 25 miles at a steady pace. Training is mainly on roads in evening and at weekends. An appreciation of music would be useful. Someone who likes regular exercise and is not afraid to push themselves to limit to encourage, accompany and share experiences.
Here's the more accurate description :
30 something struggling to train for a half marathon would like another pair of ears to listen to her wine about how rubbish running is. They will have to endure running three to four times a week for up to 25 miles pounding on the roads running in the evenings when she is really in a bad mood after a day at work, organising two children and managing the running of a family home, as well as keeping lots and lots of plates spinning. You should not be of a nervous disposition and should not be fazed by outbursts of singing loudly at inappropriate and random times during the run. Sweating lots would be helpful so she doesnt look silly. All round general good listener to grumpy females would be helpful. Those with a fetish for nice feet need not respond.
On my way home I was thinking whilst being in a wee cream puff (huff, mood, temper, hissy fit, strop- wow I do know quite a few words for that don't I?) I was thinking about maybe if I had a running buddy then things may not seem that bad?
Do runners have personal ads?
Here's mines - if a famous larger did runners personal ads :
Keen young female in the lead up to her first half marathon would like to meet like minded runner prepared to train three to four times a week covering around 20 - 25 miles at a steady pace. Training is mainly on roads in evening and at weekends. An appreciation of music would be useful. Someone who likes regular exercise and is not afraid to push themselves to limit to encourage, accompany and share experiences.
Here's the more accurate description :
30 something struggling to train for a half marathon would like another pair of ears to listen to her wine about how rubbish running is. They will have to endure running three to four times a week for up to 25 miles pounding on the roads running in the evenings when she is really in a bad mood after a day at work, organising two children and managing the running of a family home, as well as keeping lots and lots of plates spinning. You should not be of a nervous disposition and should not be fazed by outbursts of singing loudly at inappropriate and random times during the run. Sweating lots would be helpful so she doesnt look silly. All round general good listener to grumpy females would be helpful. Those with a fetish for nice feet need not respond.
Monday, 7 May 2012
48 hrs later.....
So off out again to run a little five miles tonight. Anyone would think I was starting to get nervous about my impending doom (less than 21 days to go now).
My big toes really really hurt. I never thought I would be anxious to get a delivery of running shoes, but I really do need them. I have taken the Jedi running masters advice and ordered a half size larger. I have also ordered three new tops as I wanted something new for the day. Three - no point in limiting my options, you never can tell how I will feel on the day.
My toe nails (is that all one word?) under my Jessica polish are foul and now having booked my pedicure I KNOW I am going to have to take poor Netty a peace offering with my repulsive feet. Food may not be appropriate as she may well loose her appetite once she has had to treat them.
My run was difficult tonight probably fuelled by dehydration, no lunch, my sore toes and a long day at the zoo herding two small children who instinctively and continually head to opposite polar coodinates at the same time. Have I mentioned I have really sore toes and horrible black toe nails - yes? Two miles into my run I started to suffer from a killer stitch. I had to stop. If I get one of those on the day it's not going to be good. I think it was probably down to my lack of hydration today.
On the plus side - the sheep in the field & I have reached a whole new level in our relationship. They didn't run away tonight as I puffed my way by them. They just stared.
I must investigate if there is a chance they are getting to know me.
My big toes really really hurt. I never thought I would be anxious to get a delivery of running shoes, but I really do need them. I have taken the Jedi running masters advice and ordered a half size larger. I have also ordered three new tops as I wanted something new for the day. Three - no point in limiting my options, you never can tell how I will feel on the day.
My toe nails (is that all one word?) under my Jessica polish are foul and now having booked my pedicure I KNOW I am going to have to take poor Netty a peace offering with my repulsive feet. Food may not be appropriate as she may well loose her appetite once she has had to treat them.
My run was difficult tonight probably fuelled by dehydration, no lunch, my sore toes and a long day at the zoo herding two small children who instinctively and continually head to opposite polar coodinates at the same time. Have I mentioned I have really sore toes and horrible black toe nails - yes? Two miles into my run I started to suffer from a killer stitch. I had to stop. If I get one of those on the day it's not going to be good. I think it was probably down to my lack of hydration today.
On the plus side - the sheep in the field & I have reached a whole new level in our relationship. They didn't run away tonight as I puffed my way by them. They just stared.
I must investigate if there is a chance they are getting to know me.
11...............
Well I did it. I ran 11 miles without stopping. Not much more to say on that one. I couldn't feel my legs after, I hurt the next day & my toes, oh my goodness my poor toes.
OUCH!
Why does Jedi running master run double that distance for fun? He assures me that I would get quickly to that level if I kept on going - me thinks I will NEVER test that theory.
OUCH!
Why does Jedi running master run double that distance for fun? He assures me that I would get quickly to that level if I kept on going - me thinks I will NEVER test that theory.
Friday, 4 May 2012
eeekkkkkkk - made better by a glass of wine
I merrily donned the running gear for a four mile run last
night, fuelled in no part by the fact there was a HUGE glass of celebratory
vino at the end of it waiting for me. I am lying of course - my enthusiasm was
totally fuelled by the fact there was a HUGE glass of celebratory vino at the
end of it for me. Celebratory because I found out I had passed something I had
been waiting quite a bit of time to
receive the results of. Its only the first part in a three stage process but it
was a BIG part of it.
Anyway back to the run.
Guess who I met on my run????
Yep “Born to Run” man………..
I saw him coming towards me and seriously thought for a
second I could pretend to be one of the lambs in the adjacent field……
“No wont work, I have a purple top on” – reasoning skills not
completely effectively working then.
So nothing for it - I just have to keep going and run past
him.
He smiles (possibly a smirk at the crazy singing running
lady? ). He says hello. In my panic and
embarrassment I screech in a high pitched and then broken voice “Hi” and then
want to hide. I was running sans music and could hear that “hi” over and over
again for the next 1.56 miles.
Its true- some moments in time really do happen in ultra slow
motion.
Onwards to 10 or 11 miles this weekend……….
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Then the devil is six!
As the Pixies once pointed out the devil is six and boy did I hate the number six last night. After a full day at work after a particularly hectic weekend I had to run six miles as I had missed my long weekend run.
AARRRGGGGGHHHHHHH!
That was hard. Even my super dooper new energy giving drink just couldn't help me struggle through. Not sure I like this new drink and I wouldnt normally take anything out to drink for six miles but oh my goodness did I need it last night.
I dread to think what I must have looked like to passers by............
AARRRGGGGGHHHHHHH!
That was hard. Even my super dooper new energy giving drink just couldn't help me struggle through. Not sure I like this new drink and I wouldnt normally take anything out to drink for six miles but oh my goodness did I need it last night.
I dread to think what I must have looked like to passers by............
For the greater good!
My running shoes had to take a rest this weekend. Poor
things had to stay all unused and smelly by themselves whilst we went to
support the Jedi running master complete the 2012 Highland Fling.
Runny mummy was replaced by super organising mummy this
weekend.
I spent all Friday night getting everything gathered
together and packed. On Saturday morning I managed to fit in the weekly shop;
packed up bags and shipped the youngest off the Grannys house; then packed the
essentials up for our night away and headed off to Tyndrum. If you stayed
stationary too long, chances were I would have either put you in a bag or
ticked you off on one of my several lists. In couple of sentences that doesn’t
sound like very much but really it was a mammoth task. Clothes, food, toiletries,
equipment, things to keep wee J (my eldest) occupied; the equipment for the
youngest staying at Grannys.
We set of to Tyndrum and arrived within about two and a
half hours after stopping off for a pit stop, play, coffee and cake along the
way.
We settled into our ‘luxury accommodation’ for the night
and then got our priorities right and headed straight for the play park –well a
four year old has ensure he can immediately dirty in whatever environment they
are in!
Actually I joke about out ‘luxury accommodation’ it was
surprisingly grand. Our luxury hiker hut
had electricity, a heater; a fridge, a microwave, a tv, a kettle, real beds - all
in all not a bad bunk for the night. Wee J was most excited about our camping
adventure, and do you know what -at the end of the day sometimes putting your
own expectations aside for seeing how happy someone else is makes all the
difference. It’s the small things as they say.
I was happy about the fact I had packed a home made
curry, a bottle of Chateauneuf du pape, some beer, some chocolate, some
strawberries and some crisps. I had also ground some coffee in the grinder and
taken my cafetiere – there are some luxuries I will not compromise on!
Approximately 11 hours and 49 minutes after he set off
from Milngavie and navigated his way over the first 53 miles of the West
Highland Way the Jedi Running Master completed his ultra marathon.
I don’t know what made me prouder the fact Jedi Running
Master not only finished in amazing form but he also ran a PB; or the fact that
wee J couldn’t contain himself as soon as he saw him coming rushed up to him and
they then ran across the line together; or the fact that I am married to
someone who can do something as amazing as that.
A mixture of all three I think,
wouldn’t you?
Perhaps the next time he runs we can have wee S there and
celebrate as the full family.
Showered and fed and with our respective beer, wine and
milk in hand all three settled down to a cosy night in our hut with our goodies.
Mummy and her boys indeed (well two of them anyway).
What a day – cue Elbow 'One day like this' in the
background – it just about sums up our weekend.
And do you know what – toilet or not toilet I will go
back to he luxury hiker huts as we all had a blast………….
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
These aren't the running droids you're looking for........
Tonight Jedi running master realised that his amateur reverse psychology really wasn't working when I was adamant that I was passing on my four miles. Funnily enough the thought of four miles in the driving rain and wind really wasn't appealing.
He then stared at me intently over our evening meal ( pasta again as he is carb loading for his race this weekend).......
hhhmmmmmmmm
More staring and moving of eyebrows -
Sorry Jedi running master but I think you need to revisit your Jedi mind trick technique because I am still not running........
He then stared at me intently over our evening meal ( pasta again as he is carb loading for his race this weekend).......
hhhmmmmmmmm
More staring and moving of eyebrows -
Sorry Jedi running master but I think you need to revisit your Jedi mind trick technique because I am still not running........
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Weekender!
This weekends run was a fairly uneventful one. Tried out the Jedi running masters super dooper bottle belt with extra storage pouches. In my head I was Lara Croftesque in my appearance with my bottle strapped in a holster in my waist & jelly babies in the pouch for a mid run energy boost. I suspect however that is the last person that people would have been comparing me too as I puffed my way past them.
I need to decide what method I am going to use to carry snacks etc on day of race, there is only so much you can fit in the tiny little pouch on the back of running leggings & sweaty Betty jelly babies funnily enough don't appeal.
Also toyed with my eating of snacks this week. Eating a jelly baby on the run is harder than you think. It takes me ages to chew on it to the point I could swallow it. Will try with tablet next week. Saw 'born to run' man as he will now be know to all I tell the story to (errrmmm not many as it stands as I still turn crimson at the thought of it) & he smiled, nodded an ran past me at an alarming speed. This was probably to ensure I didn't interfere with his training results again.
On the subject of my results I haven't been downloading my runs from the Garmin. The fact that I am still alive and have completed the run is more then enough for me, the data keeps the Jedi running master happy though as he can talk about race pace etc. I listen intently agreeing with his ponderings about the possibility of well under two and a half hours.... Hhhmmmmmm or is that eeeeeeekkkkk"!.... I am now the sole proud owner of the Garmin Forerunner 305 as Jedi Running master has tech'd himself up to a newer model for his upcoming Highland Fling ultra.There is also the small matter that I have absolutely no idea of how to get the data from the watch and download it to the program i have no idea where, to get the pretty graph that shows me where I have run on a map just in case I have forgotten......On the plus side lots of new season running gear online now so will have 'such fun' (really must stop quoting Miranda) choosing my outfit for the day........
I need to decide what method I am going to use to carry snacks etc on day of race, there is only so much you can fit in the tiny little pouch on the back of running leggings & sweaty Betty jelly babies funnily enough don't appeal.
Also toyed with my eating of snacks this week. Eating a jelly baby on the run is harder than you think. It takes me ages to chew on it to the point I could swallow it. Will try with tablet next week. Saw 'born to run' man as he will now be know to all I tell the story to (errrmmm not many as it stands as I still turn crimson at the thought of it) & he smiled, nodded an ran past me at an alarming speed. This was probably to ensure I didn't interfere with his training results again.
On the subject of my results I haven't been downloading my runs from the Garmin. The fact that I am still alive and have completed the run is more then enough for me, the data keeps the Jedi running master happy though as he can talk about race pace etc. I listen intently agreeing with his ponderings about the possibility of well under two and a half hours.... Hhhmmmmmm or is that eeeeeeekkkkk"!.... I am now the sole proud owner of the Garmin Forerunner 305 as Jedi Running master has tech'd himself up to a newer model for his upcoming Highland Fling ultra.There is also the small matter that I have absolutely no idea of how to get the data from the watch and download it to the program i have no idea where, to get the pretty graph that shows me where I have run on a map just in case I have forgotten......On the plus side lots of new season running gear online now so will have 'such fun' (really must stop quoting Miranda) choosing my outfit for the day........
Saturday, 14 April 2012
Some observations from my run
I have some observations from my run today :
1. Dont sing at the top of my voice as it can really put me and other runners off. This habit I have formed was most obviously off putting enough for two people today, never mind when I am in the company of thousands of other runners....
2. Nice weather really makes people go outside. I passed no less than 18 other runners today (I counted :-) ) Never before have I seen so many people in one run.
3. Cyclists are dour faced and ignorant. I have resolved not to acknowledge them any more. Other runners always nod or smile. Cyclists just seem to ignore any attempt to communicate - RUDE!
4. My big toes really hurt when I run. ( I can confirm my feet are really not very nice any more) I pity the poor person that will have to pedicure them in six (aarrrrggggghhhhh) weeks time (That will be poor Netty then, lol). Well it may be seven before I can face them being touched.
5. Porridge it would appear sets you up well for a run.
6. I can now run without stopping or feeling too bad for seven miles - hurrah!!
7. There is no seven but it is supposed to be a lucky number so I just had to have one.......
1. Dont sing at the top of my voice as it can really put me and other runners off. This habit I have formed was most obviously off putting enough for two people today, never mind when I am in the company of thousands of other runners....
2. Nice weather really makes people go outside. I passed no less than 18 other runners today (I counted :-) ) Never before have I seen so many people in one run.
3. Cyclists are dour faced and ignorant. I have resolved not to acknowledge them any more. Other runners always nod or smile. Cyclists just seem to ignore any attempt to communicate - RUDE!
4. My big toes really hurt when I run. ( I can confirm my feet are really not very nice any more) I pity the poor person that will have to pedicure them in six (aarrrrggggghhhhh) weeks time (That will be poor Netty then, lol). Well it may be seven before I can face them being touched.
5. Porridge it would appear sets you up well for a run.
6. I can now run without stopping or feeling too bad for seven miles - hurrah!!
7. There is no seven but it is supposed to be a lucky number so I just had to have one.......
Mortified!!!!!!!!!
Well today I hit an all time high in runing embarrassment! Shorter seven miles today but working on pace (quicker hurrah!)
The volume of my music was loud to help me along (I must admit that I was ignoring the paragraph on volume control in the safety for women runners chapter in my running book).
OK so the personal safety issue aside, which I will take on board for future runs considering it was a fairly quiet piece of road, I really did make a fool of myself.
Picture this........just over 5 miles into a run and on comes a song that helps pick up my mood and my pace.
Not my usual musical taste but come on - Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen - who could disagree - ok so maybe not everyones taste but we all have our guilty pleasures!
It gets to this bit -
Just wrap your legs round these velvet rims
And strap your hands across my engines
I have however failed to notice the really fast running man (not the dance move but an actual person) running up behind me as I am singing those lines at the top of my voice. He passes me as I doing my best Bruce, quickly followed by me shouting "OH F**K" when I realised he was there.
Ground open up and swallow me now. He dropped his pace for a bit whilst he recovered from his bout of laughter so I cant imagine he was best pleased either.
I have never experienced that level of embarrassment for a LONG time and that story involves me, a car, some traffic lights and the Reef song "put you hands on" (that is if you take the whole having to get your bits out to twelve strangers who are delivering your baby and getting that wee baby sort of takes the embarrassment away).
As for the Reef incident thats another story........
The volume of my music was loud to help me along (I must admit that I was ignoring the paragraph on volume control in the safety for women runners chapter in my running book).
OK so the personal safety issue aside, which I will take on board for future runs considering it was a fairly quiet piece of road, I really did make a fool of myself.
Picture this........just over 5 miles into a run and on comes a song that helps pick up my mood and my pace.
Not my usual musical taste but come on - Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen - who could disagree - ok so maybe not everyones taste but we all have our guilty pleasures!
It gets to this bit -
Just wrap your legs round these velvet rims
And strap your hands across my engines
I have however failed to notice the really fast running man (not the dance move but an actual person) running up behind me as I am singing those lines at the top of my voice. He passes me as I doing my best Bruce, quickly followed by me shouting "OH F**K" when I realised he was there.
Ground open up and swallow me now. He dropped his pace for a bit whilst he recovered from his bout of laughter so I cant imagine he was best pleased either.
I have never experienced that level of embarrassment for a LONG time and that story involves me, a car, some traffic lights and the Reef song "put you hands on" (that is if you take the whole having to get your bits out to twelve strangers who are delivering your baby and getting that wee baby sort of takes the embarrassment away).
As for the Reef incident thats another story........
Friday, 13 April 2012
Ok so Ive at least made it to double figures...........
10, ten, dix, diez, zehn,ju what ever way you want to say it I have at least made it there.... or sorry should i say 9.93 miles to which Jedi running master made me feel really bad by looking at the garmin watch and immediately saying - "you couldnt even make it to 10?"
I had been so proud of myself up to that point, I had tried so hard.
I know this post is just really going to be really negative.... but I am not really enjoying my running journey.
At the moment I feel it is just something I try to find time for after working a full time job; making sure the kids are dressed in clean clothes; the house is semi normal (as good as it gets with two kids); there is food in the house; the following weeks meals are planned; sleeping; breathing and making sure everyone else is getting what they want and need. Me personally and my running always comes behind all of the other stuff (as it probably should) and it feels like a chore that awaits me once everything else is done.
Thats all I have to say.
I had been so proud of myself up to that point, I had tried so hard.
I know this post is just really going to be really negative.... but I am not really enjoying my running journey.
At the moment I feel it is just something I try to find time for after working a full time job; making sure the kids are dressed in clean clothes; the house is semi normal (as good as it gets with two kids); there is food in the house; the following weeks meals are planned; sleeping; breathing and making sure everyone else is getting what they want and need. Me personally and my running always comes behind all of the other stuff (as it probably should) and it feels like a chore that awaits me once everything else is done.
Thats all I have to say.
Monday, 12 March 2012
Loosing the running mojo.......
Well after a couple of poor weeks with not much running at all 8 miles beckoned at the weekend. I made it eventually with not much enthusiasm and an equally poor time. I have only 11 weeks to go to THE DAY.
Thanks to nearly two weeks and very little training my time per mile has suffered.
I've lost my running mojo.
Thanks to nearly two weeks and very little training my time per mile has suffered.
I've lost my running mojo.
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
6,7,8
So in the last couple of weeks my long slow run has gone from 6 to 7 to 8 miles. Who am I kidding - I dont have a running pace- my long slow run is the same as my short fast run only a bigger distance. I just leave the house and go for it. Not strictly true but more or less. My main objective is to always remember - the trick is to keep breathing (not my wit but the title of a good book as far as I can remember of the content).
Tried honey stingers for energy as my runs increase and may require something like this to help with the 13.1 miles I am going to run (I suspect I may need more than an energy giving substance, like a miracle if such things exist???!!!). Well - it was pleasant to stop and chew a wee sweetie for a couple of minutes but am not sure what I am supposed to feel. Am I supposed to see a rainbow and then start running about in a Benny Hill type fashion after having received my shot of energy from said sweetie? They aren't really sweeties but more like a cube of jelly, apparently more palatable than energy gels. Who knows?
I was really pleased with myself until at nearly 7.5 miles a well meaning man from a bus stop shouted "keep it going son youre doing well" - yes thankyou very much mr man- ask the bus to stop at specsavers.... I knew my sports bra flattened my chest profile a bit, but really - from my hair surely he must have realised that the long curly (as it was at the weekend) rocker look on blokes went when jon bon jovi went down in a blaze of glory with lovely short locks a long long time ago? - RUDE! (Thanks Miranda)
Slightly rained on my parade and took the edge of the run a bit.....
I can feel a cold coming on .....
Task for the week - investigate implants and chicken fillets.........
Oh yeah - also need to get on and get training at night during the week when the kids go to bed instead of doing things like cleaning, washing, cooking and rebuilding lego vehicles (I consider myself to be a bit like the elves in the elves and the shoemaker but "the mummy and the lego ambulance" doesn't have the same effect thought does it???)
Tried honey stingers for energy as my runs increase and may require something like this to help with the 13.1 miles I am going to run (I suspect I may need more than an energy giving substance, like a miracle if such things exist???!!!). Well - it was pleasant to stop and chew a wee sweetie for a couple of minutes but am not sure what I am supposed to feel. Am I supposed to see a rainbow and then start running about in a Benny Hill type fashion after having received my shot of energy from said sweetie? They aren't really sweeties but more like a cube of jelly, apparently more palatable than energy gels. Who knows?
I was really pleased with myself until at nearly 7.5 miles a well meaning man from a bus stop shouted "keep it going son youre doing well" - yes thankyou very much mr man- ask the bus to stop at specsavers.... I knew my sports bra flattened my chest profile a bit, but really - from my hair surely he must have realised that the long curly (as it was at the weekend) rocker look on blokes went when jon bon jovi went down in a blaze of glory with lovely short locks a long long time ago? - RUDE! (Thanks Miranda)
Slightly rained on my parade and took the edge of the run a bit.....
I can feel a cold coming on .....
Task for the week - investigate implants and chicken fillets.........
Oh yeah - also need to get on and get training at night during the week when the kids go to bed instead of doing things like cleaning, washing, cooking and rebuilding lego vehicles (I consider myself to be a bit like the elves in the elves and the shoemaker but "the mummy and the lego ambulance" doesn't have the same effect thought does it???)
Sunday, 19 February 2012
tee hee hee
Well Well Well!
It would seem the running padawan has had some influence on the jedi running master.......
No - I did not influence the fact he got out of bed at stupid o'clock this morning to run twenty miles, please, at this stage in my life my allotted 8 hours is essentially my ME time. Anyway back to my "Well Well Well" - I caught running master trying one of MY stretches I had started using when he told me I had ITBS (easier than typing the full name out)......
Tee hee hee!
Score: Padawan 1 - Jedi Master - 12 [parsecs]
It would seem the running padawan has had some influence on the jedi running master.......
No - I did not influence the fact he got out of bed at stupid o'clock this morning to run twenty miles, please, at this stage in my life my allotted 8 hours is essentially my ME time. Anyway back to my "Well Well Well" - I caught running master trying one of MY stretches I had started using when he told me I had ITBS (easier than typing the full name out)......
Tee hee hee!
Score: Padawan 1 - Jedi Master - 12 [parsecs]
Saturday, 18 February 2012
This week - half term malarky!
Ok so I usually juggle work, kids, running blah blah, yadda yadda etc etc etc so- why oh why when I have been not been working (half term) I have I not had the energy to run??????
It could be the fact that my four year old and I have have been here there and everywhere - farms, museums. He is a pre schooler that lunches and socialises - and has a better social life than his mother (not too difficult to achieve). So by the time the kids went to bed mummy had to join them. Also after weeks of my gall stones not affecting me my eating habits have left me wiped out at least twice this week.
Any after my MAMMOTH seven miles (tee hee) last week I faced my long weekend run having not run at all this week (except in two opposing directions after the children).
The Jedi runing master had failed to get up out of bed for his planned 20 miles at 5.45am this morning due to the fact the hailstones, wind and rain woke us rather than the alarm clock. "Hurrah!- if hes not going out then I will get away with not running today" I thought in sleepiness and then put the thought of seven miles out of my head.
At 11.30 he performed his usual Jedi mind trick and I suddenly decided "a run seems like a good plan". I was told by the Jedi running master I would feel great after my run "you always feel good after a run"
BOLLOCKS to that today!
10 minutes into the run I was struggling and then the hailstones started and kept going. Luckily I was a circuit that is about 2.5 miles long so I battled around one circuit. I swear at one point I had both hands over my face and was squealing with pain as the hailstones hit of my face. It was certainly the first time I thought - WHY? - so many WHYS - take any negative question about running and follow it with or start it with WHY? and you could put yourself in my shoes today.
At the end of the first circuit I decided to head home. Of course by the time I arrived home the sun was back out and apart from the blue tinge to my legs and the fact my hair was soaking you would never have known that I had come close to death on my Arctic expedition 15 minutes earlier)(OK major exaggeration)
When I got home Jedi running master (JRM) laughed and four year old asked me if hailstones hurt???? JRM then asked me why I had come home and that I needed to TTFU- which apparently stands for Toughen The F**k Up - I think thats what he was mouthing Iwasnt really listening to him at this point I was too busy planning my revenge on him at a later date. Then I was brought my shoes and told to get back out and do some more miles. I was then thinking - well I wont even write down what I was thinking.
I stomped out like a huffy little girl and then took my over all mileage up to just under 6.
I didnt enjoy my run today not even my keep going songs helped.
Today is a day that I could have kicked the JRM in his boys bits.
However I have learned some new things about running:
It could be the fact that my four year old and I have have been here there and everywhere - farms, museums. He is a pre schooler that lunches and socialises - and has a better social life than his mother (not too difficult to achieve). So by the time the kids went to bed mummy had to join them. Also after weeks of my gall stones not affecting me my eating habits have left me wiped out at least twice this week.
Any after my MAMMOTH seven miles (tee hee) last week I faced my long weekend run having not run at all this week (except in two opposing directions after the children).
The Jedi runing master had failed to get up out of bed for his planned 20 miles at 5.45am this morning due to the fact the hailstones, wind and rain woke us rather than the alarm clock. "Hurrah!- if hes not going out then I will get away with not running today" I thought in sleepiness and then put the thought of seven miles out of my head.
At 11.30 he performed his usual Jedi mind trick and I suddenly decided "a run seems like a good plan". I was told by the Jedi running master I would feel great after my run "you always feel good after a run"
BOLLOCKS to that today!
10 minutes into the run I was struggling and then the hailstones started and kept going. Luckily I was a circuit that is about 2.5 miles long so I battled around one circuit. I swear at one point I had both hands over my face and was squealing with pain as the hailstones hit of my face. It was certainly the first time I thought - WHY? - so many WHYS - take any negative question about running and follow it with or start it with WHY? and you could put yourself in my shoes today.
At the end of the first circuit I decided to head home. Of course by the time I arrived home the sun was back out and apart from the blue tinge to my legs and the fact my hair was soaking you would never have known that I had come close to death on my Arctic expedition 15 minutes earlier)(OK major exaggeration)
When I got home Jedi running master (JRM) laughed and four year old asked me if hailstones hurt???? JRM then asked me why I had come home and that I needed to TTFU- which apparently stands for Toughen The F**k Up - I think thats what he was mouthing Iwasnt really listening to him at this point I was too busy planning my revenge on him at a later date. Then I was brought my shoes and told to get back out and do some more miles. I was then thinking - well I wont even write down what I was thinking.
I stomped out like a huffy little girl and then took my over all mileage up to just under 6.
I didnt enjoy my run today not even my keep going songs helped.
Today is a day that I could have kicked the JRM in his boys bits.
However I have learned some new things about running:
- Stopping and starting during a run is not good. It puts you in a bad mood and your body hates your even more. It thinks your done and when you start again it really does protest.
- I need to get a training plan sorted.
- I must not let another week go by without training during the week.
- It might rain when I have to do this half marathon - EEEEEEEKKKKKKK!!!!!!!
I did it!
I did it, I really did it I ran seven miles. It took me 70 mins. Even took a pic of where I ran to so that my Jedi running master believed that I had been there rather than just sat on a park bench for an hour. To be fair it was only a mile more than I had been running but boy in my head it could have been a WHOLE marathon not just one teeny weeny little mile. But that was last week..........
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Songs for running
I am finding songs that keep me going when I am running......need more suggestions to keep me going
So far I must have these songs on my big run (LOL big run - get me. its only six miles)
Primal Scream - Country Girl
Florence and the Machine - Dog Days are over; Kiss with a fist
Faithless - Insomnia
Sigur Ros - Glosoli
Belle and Sebastian - If you find yourself caught in love
What no Pixies???? Must rectify this.... wheres my ipod......
So far I must have these songs on my big run (LOL big run - get me. its only six miles)
Primal Scream - Country Girl
Florence and the Machine - Dog Days are over; Kiss with a fist
Faithless - Insomnia
Sigur Ros - Glosoli
Belle and Sebastian - If you find yourself caught in love
What no Pixies???? Must rectify this.... wheres my ipod......
Already neglecting the blog!
Ok so I havent been the best at keeping up this blog malarky. Be fair though. A full time job, two boys under five and a 38 year old husband to contend with, organising a household, fit in my running and keep up a blog. Something has to give at some point. So the blog has been at the bottom of the list, along with alphabetising my cookbook collection. This last task was a joke although collecting cookbooks seems to be another kind of adopted hobby. I do use them, for instance as I type I have a batch of carrot cake muffins baking away in the oven. So I am sort of a yummy runny mummy. Not that I am boasting about my baking skills. My boys eat it so thats the main thing.
But the running - the EMF people are (wait for this one) ' unbelievable' ( I am too funny sometimes - and so very giving my age away). They are sending me training plans and freaking me out to the nth degree.
I keep trying to console myself with the fact that May is AGES away, but its not and my current running of around 10 miles per week ( I wish I could say that its all at once but that generally a 6, 2.5 and 2.5 - Wow! thats 11, I am selling myself short of a mile there!) will not be sufficient training.
Took a pic of my wet feet and still none the wiser about what that means.
I basically just put on my gear and run.
Will try harder with this recording my journey stuff.
Am going to try and run 7 miles this weekend - hhhhhmmmmmmmmm!
But the running - the EMF people are (wait for this one) ' unbelievable' ( I am too funny sometimes - and so very giving my age away). They are sending me training plans and freaking me out to the nth degree.
I keep trying to console myself with the fact that May is AGES away, but its not and my current running of around 10 miles per week ( I wish I could say that its all at once but that generally a 6, 2.5 and 2.5 - Wow! thats 11, I am selling myself short of a mile there!) will not be sufficient training.
Took a pic of my wet feet and still none the wiser about what that means.
I basically just put on my gear and run.
Will try harder with this recording my journey stuff.
Am going to try and run 7 miles this weekend - hhhhhmmmmmmmmm!
Friday, 20 January 2012
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
What plan????
So the half marathon is about 19 weeks away.
I have been looking at training plans and I am now even more confused about what I should be doing.
Why do they vary so much?
I think looking at these plans hasnt really helped with my running confusion. They vary greatly in mileage, speed, how many times I run to cross training; should I concentrate on upping mileage, pace or both etc etc etc la la la la .......... I mean really, why cant someone just write a "how not to die running 13.1 (yep that .1 of a mile IS important) miles all at once when you are a fat chick" plan.
I would definitely buy THAT book.
I have been looking at training plans and I am now even more confused about what I should be doing.
Why do they vary so much?
I think looking at these plans hasnt really helped with my running confusion. They vary greatly in mileage, speed, how many times I run to cross training; should I concentrate on upping mileage, pace or both etc etc etc la la la la .......... I mean really, why cant someone just write a "how not to die running 13.1 (yep that .1 of a mile IS important) miles all at once when you are a fat chick" plan.
I would definitely buy THAT book.
Ok so its a new year!
Well happy new year to me!!!!
So the festive season excess has left me with a 5lb excess. I didn't get through it as successfully as I would have liked.
Its funny but this time last year I was so down about my weight I would have just ate more to compensate for seeing the scales rise even more. This year it REALLY bothers me. Whats changed? Someone helped me open a door and close some others and made me realise I am the only who had the power to see things differently and think in a different way.
I am now back at work and working off the excess. It would have been worse if I hadnt been out running during the holidays.
oooooooohhhhhhh Theres a man on TV showing me how to tighten up my chest muscles - wonder if it will make them grow somewhat too?
Anyway back to the running. Well here we are in 2012. This is the year I will attempt to run a half marathon.
Not feeling too confident with my running at the moment. Not really got into a regular routine and I know I need to up my mileage/ training now. My mileage and speed arent increasing in anyway.
Need to turn my frown upside down and do something to keep my interest - ho hum.
So the festive season excess has left me with a 5lb excess. I didn't get through it as successfully as I would have liked.
Its funny but this time last year I was so down about my weight I would have just ate more to compensate for seeing the scales rise even more. This year it REALLY bothers me. Whats changed? Someone helped me open a door and close some others and made me realise I am the only who had the power to see things differently and think in a different way.
I am now back at work and working off the excess. It would have been worse if I hadnt been out running during the holidays.
oooooooohhhhhhh Theres a man on TV showing me how to tighten up my chest muscles - wonder if it will make them grow somewhat too?
Anyway back to the running. Well here we are in 2012. This is the year I will attempt to run a half marathon.
Not feeling too confident with my running at the moment. Not really got into a regular routine and I know I need to up my mileage/ training now. My mileage and speed arent increasing in anyway.
Need to turn my frown upside down and do something to keep my interest - ho hum.
Sunday, 8 January 2012
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