Okay so here I am ready to do my second run of my "40 before 40". I am still in training for Abingdon so 17 miles is on the cards.
I am up nice and early and eady for a good breakfast before I set off. Now what should I have ..................mmmmmm the Sausages are calling me so a sausage Sarnie it is (I do hope this wont come back to haunt me later). As you can all see I take my fuelling very seriously (winking smiley where ae you when I need you)
Right so I am fuelled wrapped up with my new base layer (when did this cold thing happen) and I have been to the loo at least 5 times and have my SIS gel and mini jelly babies in my pocket so off I go.
I set off along the Canal as this is one of my fave routes for a long run. Its very cold and some of the paths feel a tad slippy underfoot. I take it easy as I know I have a long way to go.
Now I am afraid this will be a short blog as my run was pretty uneventful. I felt pretty good and met lots of lovely people who were happy to pass the time of day.
The miles passed by and soon I was heading for my 10th so out came the SIS gel. I must admit that was not my best move. It was kind of like a strange textured Ice Pop and boy did I feel sick. I just about managed to hold on to my breccy then in the distance.....................................is that...........................noooooooooooooo.........................I must be seeing things. Was that really Scooby Doo on the bridge ahead walking alongside Fred Flintstone. Wow what was in that gel.
I realise after seeing a Macmillan shirt that its a charity walk. Phew Im not hallucinating after all.
It did make me smile and I did consider hopping off the canal and joining them for a little while although they would have probably thought I was a crazy lady. I hope they managed to raise lots of money as Macmillan were brilliant with us when Cammie was sick.
Anyway I am happy to say I managed just under 16.5 miles and feel really good. I may just manage this Marathon after all.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/225904654#.UF76AJw2I04.facebook
Right thats it for now. Thanks for reading.
Sunday 23 September 2012
Tuesday 18 September 2012
THE BIG 39
Well last week I finally turned 39,the day when I decided to start my "40 before 40. My Birthday was lovely starting with a trip to Running Form in Burton to get my new Running shoes which were kindly funded by someone amazing. After lots of tests and running on a treadmill in several different pairs I finally setteld on these bad boys.
Sadly funding has got in the way of paying for actual races every week so I decided that the weeks I am unable to race in an organised event then I will run at least 13.1 miles and log on the old Garmin so that I can post here.
My First Run as a 39 year old (with the mind of a 10 year old) just happened to be alongside a Fundraiser that was being held to raise funds for our cause Cameron's Smile supporting the Histiocytosis Research Trust. Central Sup in Tamworth had offered to hold a 7 mile Stand up Paddle board event along the River Thame. Nine brave souls took part but alas my nerves kicked in and I bottle it so ran alongside from Dosthill,through Kingsbury and along the Canal to the finish. Thanks so much to all who took part and raised over £400 for the cause.
It was such a Beautiful day and the sight of the group caused quite a stir with lots of questions being asked. I managed a run of 9 miles albeit broken with a short car journey to the paddle start.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/222927925
Sunday saw me attempting my longest run yet of 17 miles in my New Shoosies. I had it all planned, shotblocks ready for fuel,new pink donut bottle at the ready and a good breakfast............mmmmmmmm forgot I have not shopped this week so a leftover Bday Cupcake and I am off.
I head off towards the Canal up a huge hill which kills me to start (this is not going to be easy) then head off towards Atherstone. I am in my element as its cool and very quiet with just a few walkers,one fisherman and a couple of cyclists passing the time of day. I am however walking lots as I am worried about new shoosies and wondering if I have picked too long a run for their second outing.
I hit 5 miles and decide to double back on myself and am plodding along quite happily when suddenly I hear "SLOW DOWN" Well really, I'm know I'm not running that fast. I am too nervous to look over to where the sound is coming from as I imagine someone is taking the mick. Then again "SLOW DOWN YOU P***K YOU ARE CAUSING WAVES". Oops I realise now that's not for me and for the speeding Barge that is powering up the Canal. I have never seen that before and then wonder when I will see the Canal police with flashy lights. I have to admit this does make me smile and helps me along for a few more miles.
I hit 11 miles which just happens to be at Tamworth AC where I pop in for my loo break and to fill my Bottle up. They have the Academy there on a Sun and I cant get over how many kids are there. The Olympics sure has Inspired a Generation. I am off then once more but the break has made my legs suddenly feel like lead. I am due to do 6 more miles but I am really struggling now so sadly I only make another 3.38 making a total of 14.38. I am gutted but hoping that I can get the 17 in next week.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/223271579
So I reckon thats 1 down 39 to go which will include the Tamworth 10k and Abingdon the week after on the 21st Oct.
Sadly funding has got in the way of paying for actual races every week so I decided that the weeks I am unable to race in an organised event then I will run at least 13.1 miles and log on the old Garmin so that I can post here.
My First Run as a 39 year old (with the mind of a 10 year old) just happened to be alongside a Fundraiser that was being held to raise funds for our cause Cameron's Smile supporting the Histiocytosis Research Trust. Central Sup in Tamworth had offered to hold a 7 mile Stand up Paddle board event along the River Thame. Nine brave souls took part but alas my nerves kicked in and I bottle it so ran alongside from Dosthill,through Kingsbury and along the Canal to the finish. Thanks so much to all who took part and raised over £400 for the cause.
It was such a Beautiful day and the sight of the group caused quite a stir with lots of questions being asked. I managed a run of 9 miles albeit broken with a short car journey to the paddle start.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/222927925
Sunday saw me attempting my longest run yet of 17 miles in my New Shoosies. I had it all planned, shotblocks ready for fuel,new pink donut bottle at the ready and a good breakfast............mmmmmmmm forgot I have not shopped this week so a leftover Bday Cupcake and I am off.
I head off towards the Canal up a huge hill which kills me to start (this is not going to be easy) then head off towards Atherstone. I am in my element as its cool and very quiet with just a few walkers,one fisherman and a couple of cyclists passing the time of day. I am however walking lots as I am worried about new shoosies and wondering if I have picked too long a run for their second outing.
I hit 5 miles and decide to double back on myself and am plodding along quite happily when suddenly I hear "SLOW DOWN" Well really, I'm know I'm not running that fast. I am too nervous to look over to where the sound is coming from as I imagine someone is taking the mick. Then again "SLOW DOWN YOU P***K YOU ARE CAUSING WAVES". Oops I realise now that's not for me and for the speeding Barge that is powering up the Canal. I have never seen that before and then wonder when I will see the Canal police with flashy lights. I have to admit this does make me smile and helps me along for a few more miles.
I hit 11 miles which just happens to be at Tamworth AC where I pop in for my loo break and to fill my Bottle up. They have the Academy there on a Sun and I cant get over how many kids are there. The Olympics sure has Inspired a Generation. I am off then once more but the break has made my legs suddenly feel like lead. I am due to do 6 more miles but I am really struggling now so sadly I only make another 3.38 making a total of 14.38. I am gutted but hoping that I can get the 17 in next week.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/223271579
So I reckon thats 1 down 39 to go which will include the Tamworth 10k and Abingdon the week after on the 21st Oct.
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