Ran my first half marathon yesterday in St Albans - was a really hilly course so I was aiming for 2 hours 10 mins - 2 hours 15 mins. Managed 2 hours 4 mins 1 sec and came 1158 out of 2498 runners
Not bad for an old bird who didn't even own a pair of trainers 9 months ago
Ran my first half marathon yesterday in St Albans - was a really hilly course so I was aiming for 2 hours 10 mins - 2 hours 15 mins. Managed 2 hours 4 mins 1 sec and came 1158 out of 2498 runners
Not bad for an old bird who didn't even own a pair of trainers 9 months ago
Ohmyword it was AMAZING - I think I am still high from it
The atmosphere was brilliant and even though the hills were tough, I felt really good from the word go, my legs felt fresh and I think running with people you get spurred on more - I can't wait for my next race
) I love the raceday buzz! - i would defo recommend the BUPA 10K next May/June - kinda like a mini London Marathon in terms of atmosphere.
Will report back on the Royal Parks Half in Oct (Sponsorship welcome
Finally managed a 6 mile training run without any major niggles at the weekend.
The Royal Parks is meant to be fantastic, I went to apply on the day they opened entries but it was already full
..... a pint
I recently read a book by Haruki Murakami called: "what i think about when i think about running"
- excellent read, really funny and inspiring. It's about this dude who packs in the the tabs and starts writing and running.
Which is probably the most pitiful synopsis possible.
Running wise, i completed the first of two races earlier this month, a 7.5 miler cross country / beaches and cliff tops paths.
Tough terrain, but great to get off the roads. Finished in at 259 out of 1000 on a time of 54 mins. Loved the race, felt elated afterwards. Really chuffed with my time, nothing special to a decent runner, but for me it was a tough benchmark to hit.
Next one is a BUPA 10k in July, which i'm hoping to do in about 47 mins.
Need to look for one later in the year to avoid getting complacent. I find if i don't run every three days, i start to lose fitness really quickly.
I recently read a book by Haruki Murakami called: "what i think about when i think about running"
- excellent read, really funny and inspiring. It's about this dude who packs in the the tabs and starts writing and running.
Which is probably the most pitiful synopsis possible.
Running wise, i completed the first of two races earlier this month, a 7.5 miler cross country / beaches and cliff tops paths.
Tough terrain, but great to get off the roads. Finished in at 259 out of 1000 on a time of 54 mins. Loved the race, felt elated afterwards. Really chuffed with my time, nothing special to a decent runner, but for me it was a tough benchmark to hit.
Next one is a BUPA 10k in July, which i'm hoping to do in about 47 mins.
Need to look for one later in the year to avoid getting complacent. I find if i don't run every three days, i start to lose fitness really quickly.