I can't believe it is nearly two weeks since I last wrote on here! On Sunday it is only 10 weeks until the Marathon. Although exciting that really is a scary prospect. I now have to seriously look into the fundraising and arrange a couple of events - I actually stopped here picked up the phone and rang Panchos http://www.panchoscantina.co.uk/ which is a local Mexican restaurant who have charity fundraising nights. I have now booked a meal for March 14th so if anyone is interested please email me at colly500@hotmail.co.uk. It is £22 (including service) of which £10 goes to Haven's Hospices.
Back to the running Dave and I had an interesting Saturday with some sprints and hill runs. I chose what to do however I feel he may be returning the favour at some stage!! We have a hill close to us which is short but steep and walking up is an effort so running is tough. My first attempt was pretty poor and I only managed to get half way up however after that I managed to run up twice. Dave, I take my hat off to him, as he managed to run up three times.
Sunday Dave and I met up with Tracy and decided on a run along the seafront. Sadly Dave only managed about mile as his calf was painful and unfortunately he seems to have injured it! He had to turn back but Tracy and I carried on and were extremely pleased when we clocked up a good 12 miles. It was a really good run. Mind you as we were coming up to the 6 mile mark I said to Tracy how I was feeling this was probably one of the best runs I had ever had, it was flat, we were running a reasonable pace and it was comfortable. That was until we turned around and seemed to be hit straight in the face with what felt like a gale force wind. The running was then really hard and cold. We got there though and it felt good. I do have to thank Tracy though as she kept me going.
I haven't managed to get much running in this week however I went out early in the week for a few miles. When I left home I thought it was cold but what I hadn't planned for was getting snowed on. It only lasted about 10 minutes and then turned to sleet. It got to the stage I had to take my glasses off as I couldn't see through then however (those of you that wear glasses will appreciate this) I couldn't see very far without them either, so a bit of a blurry run home - who needs alcohol :-).
Yesterday the sports therapists were at Havens so I popped down for a massage. My muscles have been getting pretty tight and I hold a lot of stress in my neck and shoulders. The massage was probably not the most relaxing experiences as it took some effort to loosen those tight muscles however I did feel relaxed afterwards and feel every pain was worth it.
Well that's it for now. By the next time I write it is likely the weeks will be in single figures and the countdown will be well on its way.
I'll be back soon.
Colette :-)
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