So, what's less fun than running in the rain? Running on icy pavements! Following some snow in London on Wednesday, I braved the club run and went out on a cold and icy run with a few of the brave/crazy people that turned up. Running uphill and inhaling freezing cold air proved a challenge for a couple of us! After the run, I got some good tips on training and a promise of a marathon training plan in my inbox from one of the more experienced runners at the club :-)
Despite being freezing, Saturday's run wasn't too bad. Sunday saw a very very slow run of just under 11 miles around a very icy Peckham and Dulwich. How I managed to sat on my feet is a mystery!
16 weeks of training to go!!
Smoke-free!
Monday 14 December 2009
Well, last week wasn't too good for training with the multiple Xmas meals, PMT and general lack of motivation, but I did manage to quit smoking. Woo hoo! I know it's only been 5 days so far but that's the longest I've been without smoking for a good few months :-)
I'm hoping that I'll start seeing the difference in training soon and am determined to get my training back on track, starting with a post-work run at the gym tonight and some earlier nights.
Only 11 days until Xmas and then I can undo my hardwork with lots of turkey, stuffing and chocs! Although with a week and a half off, I'll have no excuse to skip training!
I'm hoping that I'll start seeing the difference in training soon and am determined to get my training back on track, starting with a post-work run at the gym tonight and some earlier nights.
Only 11 days until Xmas and then I can undo my hardwork with lots of turkey, stuffing and chocs! Although with a week and a half off, I'll have no excuse to skip training!
It's raining, it's pouring ...
Tuesday 8 December 2009
Getting bored of running in the rain. It was fun at first, even quite refreshing, and I could listen to 'Eye of the Tiger' on my iPod and pretend that I was Rocky! Needless to say, the novelty of this wore off after a couple of days!
Tomorrow will be my fifth time at the running club. Not sure how many times I need to go before I stop feeling like a newbie?! It's the club 5K handicap race on Sunday, which should be interesting (although I'm more enticed by the the post-race Chinese meal - yum!)
May not be a good week for running with two Xmas meals this week but at least the need to burn off those extra calories may provide some motivation :-)
Tomorrow will be my fifth time at the running club. Not sure how many times I need to go before I stop feeling like a newbie?! It's the club 5K handicap race on Sunday, which should be interesting (although I'm more enticed by the the post-race Chinese meal - yum!)
May not be a good week for running with two Xmas meals this week but at least the need to burn off those extra calories may provide some motivation :-)
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