The past ten days has seen my training move from ‘weekend warrior’, but not yet through to ‘hardcore runner’. Tonight though I ran my longest distance yet, 7 miles@ a 10 min/mile pace.
The biggest achievement was not that I ran 7 miles, but that I ran at all. Running is always mental freedom, but tonight it took far more from me emotionally to get out of the door and run that first mile, heart burning and bleary with tears, than it did physically to push through my 5 mile wall and belligerent right hamstring.
Getting out there today confirmed to me that running is the one of the greatest metaphors for life, because you get out what you put in. I run not just to deal with grief, but also for love and for peace of mind. Could I give more? Yes, of course! Hardcore running is in the post...I am a little scared! :)
Running ☆★✡✯ : My daughter, Claudia who ran the first 1/2 mile tonight with me. ((((())))
Merciless stretch 1 – hamstrings and quadriceps
Stretching out my hamstrings and quadriceps, which have taken a fearful shortening over years of on/off running (and wearing high-heels) is hell, but so necessary to prevent injury and to help with the tin-man effect in the morning! I find I need more endurance for the 30 minutes of stretching post run than I do for the actual training.
3 months and 16 days to go until the Torbay Half Marathon
1. Training note to self (repeat): I must stretch more.
- the hamstring is still twinging.
- hold each stretch for 30 seconds
- do not stretch to the point of pain
3. Training note to self: Sort out your nutrition.
- Monster Munch, Pot Noodles and pizza do not make for fuel.
- More oily fish, complex 'brown' carbs and drink more water
What's on my iPod?
Music-motivation-mega-mix track for today: Aretha Franklin - Pride
What's on my iPod?
Music-motivation-mega-mix track for today: Aretha Franklin - Pride
As I was struggling with the final mile, I noticed that I was running into a beautiful sunset. Thank you my precious Mum, I miss you so much.
