This was my first race since the Great Yarmouth 10K in October. I was hoping to get under 1.40. Well… I was secretly hoping to get down to about 1.35…. I finished in 1.35.26. I have mixed feelings about this. I am proud. And I am pleased that I am obviously getting fitter. I ran…
When I first started running again, I had a few interim goals in my head, as well as the long-term marathon goal (for May this year). Primarily, I wanted to get to the point where I was enjoying running, and it wasn’t a chore any more. I wrote about that here. And there were various…
My own little “running streak” is going well. I don’t know when or why I decided to do this, but I’ve run (at least) 5 miles on alternate days this week. I did a lovely 6 mile run with Sophie this evening. We took it really easy, as Sophie hadn’t run for over a week.…
I have a plan! Sarah (who supported me in the race last week) suggested I try an Asics plan. You register with the site (free), enter some goals and times, and it comes back with a plan for you. Mine looks a bit like this: The main thing, for me, is that it’s telling me…
I’m having trouble switching off. I have no immediate deadlines, but I have a very long “to-do” list; and thoughts and plans keep buzzing around my head. I’ve tried doing some yoga, but I’m just not feeling it tonight. So I’m going to write for a bit, and see if that works. First: the race.…
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