Time of day: 17:29
Distance: 4.5 miles
Time: 43:30
Weather: Warm, cloudy
I was inspired by watching the London Marathon on TV this morning. Can't wait to get my registration in for next year! This will be my 5th try on the ballot, so I should definitely get in for next year. But meanwhile, there's Edinburgh to think about.
I went out with James today. He cycled and I ran. I tried to keep up a good pace, and it really helped to have James as a pacemaker. We did a detour up the hill, so I got a good climb in. I actually did 5 miles but forgot to switch my garmin on for the first half a mile.
I felt great though. I don't know whether it was just because I was buoyed up by watching London, but I'm feeling really fit and full of enthusiasm.
Sunday 26 April 2009
Week 15 - 24/4/09, Friday
Time of day: 16:50
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 32:10
A short recovery run after my long one on Wednesday. My legs felt really heavy when I started out and I did wonder whether I should be running. I took it really slowly and I got round it but it did feel hard work.
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 32:10
A short recovery run after my long one on Wednesday. My legs felt really heavy when I started out and I did wonder whether I should be running. I took it really slowly and I got round it but it did feel hard work.
Wednesday 22 April 2009
Week 15 - 22/4/09, Wednesday
Time of day: 09:14
Distance: 18.02 miles
Time: 3:18:16 (running time)
Weather: Cloudy to start, then sunny
I was feeling quite nervous at the prospect of this run. I really have been wondering what I've let myself in for. I do get this feeling of dread the night before a long run, but once I start running I feel much better, it's like I get into a different head space.
I was keen to get started as soon as we took the kids to school, and actually wanted to run with them to school to get the first mile out of the way, but Steve had been out for a works meal last night and so was keen for a bit of lie in. He was, to his credit, up and raring to go by the time I got back from school.
I seemed to be going at a ridiculously slow pace for the first few miles, in fact I began to wonder whether my garmin was working properly, and actually looking back at the figures they don't seem to correlate with what was showing up as I was running. Strange.
I made my first stop for water after 6 miles, a third of the way through. I was still feeling pretty fresh and enthusiastic and even did an extra few metres to pose for the camera! This part of the run had been along a busy road.
I planned my next stop at 10 miles for gatorade and fruit pastilles. This was a more pleasant section of the run, through a quiet residential area, over the train bridge before reaching a busy shopping area. It was here, at about 9 miles that I lost Steve. He was cycling behind me and the suddenly he was gone. After about another 3/4 of a mile I was starting to get worried, where was he? Then I started getting a bit ratty. I was about 8 miles from home, hungry, thirsty and tired, and now deserted. Just at this point I heard a friendly shout behind me "Here I am, I'm right here". Thank goodness!
Steve had bought a bar of dairy milk and a bounty. Mmm which would I like? I opted for 2 squares of dairy milk. Wow. I'm telling you, that was the best chocolate I had ever tasted.
I followed that with gatorade and 2 fruit pastilles. Food takes on a whole new meaning when you really really do need to eat.
At this point I realised that I wasn't far enough away from home. If I ran straight home it would only be just over 16 miles and I was planning 18 miles. I decided to do a detour down one road and back up the next one. This was probably the low point of the run. I was running an extra mile but was going to end up a couple of hundred metres further down the road. Psychologically this was very discouraging.
It's funny how you go through these ups and downs on a long run. One minute I was feeling in the depths of depression "Why, Oh why did I ever think this would be a good idea" to "I'm feeling GREAT! I'm a marathon runner, nothing is going to stop me".
At 14 miles we made another refreshment stop. I was still going to be short by about a mile so we took a few back roads, discovering places that we never even knew existed. That made it more interesting.
Finally, we arrived back in Barnwood Park, just a quarter of a mile from home. 18 miles! I'd done it. I resisted the urge to rip a sandwich out of the hands of a man sitting on the park bench.
The post run shower revealed all the broken bits of skin that the endorphins had disguised. Then it was a smoked mackerel salad with a slice of bread and butter, followed by an apple. I felt so virtuous.
Distance: 18.02 miles
Time: 3:18:16 (running time)
Weather: Cloudy to start, then sunny
I was feeling quite nervous at the prospect of this run. I really have been wondering what I've let myself in for. I do get this feeling of dread the night before a long run, but once I start running I feel much better, it's like I get into a different head space.
I was keen to get started as soon as we took the kids to school, and actually wanted to run with them to school to get the first mile out of the way, but Steve had been out for a works meal last night and so was keen for a bit of lie in. He was, to his credit, up and raring to go by the time I got back from school.
I seemed to be going at a ridiculously slow pace for the first few miles, in fact I began to wonder whether my garmin was working properly, and actually looking back at the figures they don't seem to correlate with what was showing up as I was running. Strange.
I made my first stop for water after 6 miles, a third of the way through. I was still feeling pretty fresh and enthusiastic and even did an extra few metres to pose for the camera! This part of the run had been along a busy road.
I planned my next stop at 10 miles for gatorade and fruit pastilles. This was a more pleasant section of the run, through a quiet residential area, over the train bridge before reaching a busy shopping area. It was here, at about 9 miles that I lost Steve. He was cycling behind me and the suddenly he was gone. After about another 3/4 of a mile I was starting to get worried, where was he? Then I started getting a bit ratty. I was about 8 miles from home, hungry, thirsty and tired, and now deserted. Just at this point I heard a friendly shout behind me "Here I am, I'm right here". Thank goodness!
Steve had bought a bar of dairy milk and a bounty. Mmm which would I like? I opted for 2 squares of dairy milk. Wow. I'm telling you, that was the best chocolate I had ever tasted.
I followed that with gatorade and 2 fruit pastilles. Food takes on a whole new meaning when you really really do need to eat.
At this point I realised that I wasn't far enough away from home. If I ran straight home it would only be just over 16 miles and I was planning 18 miles. I decided to do a detour down one road and back up the next one. This was probably the low point of the run. I was running an extra mile but was going to end up a couple of hundred metres further down the road. Psychologically this was very discouraging.
It's funny how you go through these ups and downs on a long run. One minute I was feeling in the depths of depression "Why, Oh why did I ever think this would be a good idea" to "I'm feeling GREAT! I'm a marathon runner, nothing is going to stop me".
At 14 miles we made another refreshment stop. I was still going to be short by about a mile so we took a few back roads, discovering places that we never even knew existed. That made it more interesting.
Finally, we arrived back in Barnwood Park, just a quarter of a mile from home. 18 miles! I'd done it. I resisted the urge to rip a sandwich out of the hands of a man sitting on the park bench.
The post run shower revealed all the broken bits of skin that the endorphins had disguised. Then it was a smoked mackerel salad with a slice of bread and butter, followed by an apple. I felt so virtuous.
Week 15 - 21/4/09, Tuesday
Time of day: 06:23
Distance: 4.81
Time: 51:40
Weather: Sunny
I was a bit cross with myself that I hadn't run on Monday, as I would have liked a rest day before my big run on Wednesday. However, this run went very well. I made myself run quite slowly and it felt very comfortable.
I ran a route that I have done a few times before but this time did it in reverse, which made it a bit more interesting. One moderately steep hill.
Distance: 4.81
Time: 51:40
Weather: Sunny
I was a bit cross with myself that I hadn't run on Monday, as I would have liked a rest day before my big run on Wednesday. However, this run went very well. I made myself run quite slowly and it felt very comfortable.
I ran a route that I have done a few times before but this time did it in reverse, which made it a bit more interesting. One moderately steep hill.
Monday 20 April 2009
Week 14 - 19/4/09, Sunday
Time of day: 16:43
Distance: 3.03 miles
Time: 31:28
Weather: Sunny, warm
I was a bit disorganised today and couldn't decided whether to run or not, I seem to have gone off my schedule a bit and that's always a bit of a disaster for me. I'm much better if I just have a plan written down and I stick to it. I think the trouble is that I'm having to adapt my training depending on how I feel after the long runs and this is sending everything a bit out of synch. If the truth be told I'm finding it a bit hard going.
I only ended up doing 3 miles from my mum's house. I decided to incorporate some proper hills to make it a worthwhile run. I did 3 steep climbs. It was very warm and I felt quite lacking in energy, I'm used to running first thing in the morning, rather than in the afternoon.
Another big run on Wednesday of about 18 miles! Scarey.
Distance: 3.03 miles
Time: 31:28
Weather: Sunny, warm
I was a bit disorganised today and couldn't decided whether to run or not, I seem to have gone off my schedule a bit and that's always a bit of a disaster for me. I'm much better if I just have a plan written down and I stick to it. I think the trouble is that I'm having to adapt my training depending on how I feel after the long runs and this is sending everything a bit out of synch. If the truth be told I'm finding it a bit hard going.
I only ended up doing 3 miles from my mum's house. I decided to incorporate some proper hills to make it a worthwhile run. I did 3 steep climbs. It was very warm and I felt quite lacking in energy, I'm used to running first thing in the morning, rather than in the afternoon.
Another big run on Wednesday of about 18 miles! Scarey.
Saturday 18 April 2009
Week 14 - 18/4/09, Saturday
Time of day: 06:42
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 28:02
Weather: Overcast
Since my 8 mile run on Wednesday I have had some pain and swelling on the top of my right foot. In fact on Thursday it was hard to get my shoe on. After a bit of internet diagnosis I think it is probably 'extensor tendonitis', which apparently is an inflammation of the tendon that connects your big toe to the rest of your foot. Factors that can make it worse are: 1) tying up your shoe laces too tight, and 2) not stretching your calf muscles. Both of which I have done recently. I was pain free before and during my run today, but it's a little bit painful after the run. I will be doing a 1 - 1.5 hour run tomorrow so I hope it's OK for then. On the positive side my chafing problem seems to be resolving!
Today's run was uneventful. I ran at a good pace, doing 3 miles in 28 minutes, which I felt pleased with.
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 28:02
Weather: Overcast
Since my 8 mile run on Wednesday I have had some pain and swelling on the top of my right foot. In fact on Thursday it was hard to get my shoe on. After a bit of internet diagnosis I think it is probably 'extensor tendonitis', which apparently is an inflammation of the tendon that connects your big toe to the rest of your foot. Factors that can make it worse are: 1) tying up your shoe laces too tight, and 2) not stretching your calf muscles. Both of which I have done recently. I was pain free before and during my run today, but it's a little bit painful after the run. I will be doing a 1 - 1.5 hour run tomorrow so I hope it's OK for then. On the positive side my chafing problem seems to be resolving!
Today's run was uneventful. I ran at a good pace, doing 3 miles in 28 minutes, which I felt pleased with.
Wednesday 15 April 2009
Week 14 - 15/4/09, Wednesday
Time of day: 0700
Distance: 8 miles
Time: 1:24:06
Weather: Cloud then rain.
It was hard to get myself out initially but once I got going I felt fine. I tried to incorporate a couple of hills, but they weren't really anything to speak of. I stopped at Sainsbury's at 5 miles to use their toilet and apply some vaseline. Chafing is becoming more of a problem, and makes the post run shower a painful experience. The trouble is I'm doing 4 runs a week, so nothing is getting a chance to heal before I'm subjecting it to more abuse. I think I might need to invest in some expensive running kit.
I filled out all my UNICEF forms today and ordered a T shirt to run in on the day. Now I'm feeling more confident I'm actually going to do it, I need to get down to getting some sponsors. Last night I printed off a copy of the route, which has made it all seem more real. I can now visualise where I will be running. I'm really pleased that our aparment where we are staying is only a couple of streets away from the start. I'm really starting to feel quite excited.
Distance: 8 miles
Time: 1:24:06
Weather: Cloud then rain.
It was hard to get myself out initially but once I got going I felt fine. I tried to incorporate a couple of hills, but they weren't really anything to speak of. I stopped at Sainsbury's at 5 miles to use their toilet and apply some vaseline. Chafing is becoming more of a problem, and makes the post run shower a painful experience. The trouble is I'm doing 4 runs a week, so nothing is getting a chance to heal before I'm subjecting it to more abuse. I think I might need to invest in some expensive running kit.
I filled out all my UNICEF forms today and ordered a T shirt to run in on the day. Now I'm feeling more confident I'm actually going to do it, I need to get down to getting some sponsors. Last night I printed off a copy of the route, which has made it all seem more real. I can now visualise where I will be running. I'm really pleased that our aparment where we are staying is only a couple of streets away from the start. I'm really starting to feel quite excited.
Week 14 - 13/4/09, Monday
Time of day: 07:50
Distance: 4 miles
Time: 41:57
Weather: Sunny
A beautiful morning!
I struggled a bit on this run. More mentally than physically, in fact physically I felt surprisingly good, but mentally I was overwhelmed at the prospect of running this marathon. The 16 miles I did on Saturday really made me think about what a long way it's going to be.
Distance: 4 miles
Time: 41:57
Weather: Sunny
A beautiful morning!
I struggled a bit on this run. More mentally than physically, in fact physically I felt surprisingly good, but mentally I was overwhelmed at the prospect of running this marathon. The 16 miles I did on Saturday really made me think about what a long way it's going to be.
Saturday 11 April 2009
Week 13 - 11/4/09, Saturday
Time of day: 10:05
Distance: 16 miles! Yes that's right 16 miles!
Time: 2:49:10
Weather: Sunny
I was rather nervous at the thought of this long run. The furthest I have ever run. Luckily, one of Matthew's friends invited him for sleepover on Friday night and my mum took James overnight. This meant that Steve was able to cycle with me, which was a great help. He came equipped with 2 1/2 litres of water, a bottle of gatorade and a packet of fruit pastilles.
After a couple of miles into the run I became aware that my trousers were rubbing the top of my thigh. I was worried, if I was aware of it 2 miles into the run, what would it be like after 12. Steve stopped off at the co-op to get some vaseline. (Of course, why didn't I think of that all long distance runner's need vaseline!)
It took him a while to catch up with me, what with me being such a speedy runner, and we finally met up at about 4 miles. At the next available side lane, I nipped into the bushes for a wee and to apply my newly acquired vaseline, whilst Steve stood in a manly way to guard my dignity. A secluded spot, it certainly wasn't! In the amount of time that we were stood there, me with my trousers round my ankles squatting in the bushes and Steve holding aloft a pot of vaseline, at least 3 cars came past, one of whom gave us an encouraging toot of his horn, no doubt completely misunderstanding the reality of the situation.
Chafing sorted, we continued along the main road to Cheltenham. It was an uneventful few miles and we stopped outside a posh food store in Tivoli at 8 miles, before starting the return journey. At this point I was still feeling pretty good.
At 10 miles I started on the fruit pastilles. We lost a couple during the handover from bike to runner.
At 11 miles I was starting to flag. 11 miles is the longest I have run in this training, so I think it was psychological.
12 miles: I stopped for a drink and some more fruit pastilles
13 miles: "Oh my god, I wouldn't even be half way on the day"
14 miles: "I'm never going to do this". Really I just wanted to cry. The thought of having to run another 12 miles on the day seemed inconceivable. Steve was shouting words of encouragement, telling me how well I was doing. It did remind me of labour, when you can appreciate that someone is trying to be helpful, but at the time you just think "you have no idea of how awful I am feeling".
15 miles: Suddenly I felt a bit better. It was like I kind of transcended the pain and just kept putting one foot in front of the other, repeating to myself, like a mantra: "I can always run a mile. A mile is nothing."
16 miles: Home at last. Stopping was almost worse than running. I didn't really know what to do with myself. I walked up the road a bit and then back and then collapsed on the sofa, then had a shower and that was that. The pain was surprisingly short-lived. I did feel a bit stiff for the rest of the day, but generally better than I thought I would.
Distance: 16 miles! Yes that's right 16 miles!
Time: 2:49:10
Weather: Sunny
I was rather nervous at the thought of this long run. The furthest I have ever run. Luckily, one of Matthew's friends invited him for sleepover on Friday night and my mum took James overnight. This meant that Steve was able to cycle with me, which was a great help. He came equipped with 2 1/2 litres of water, a bottle of gatorade and a packet of fruit pastilles.
After a couple of miles into the run I became aware that my trousers were rubbing the top of my thigh. I was worried, if I was aware of it 2 miles into the run, what would it be like after 12. Steve stopped off at the co-op to get some vaseline. (Of course, why didn't I think of that all long distance runner's need vaseline!)
It took him a while to catch up with me, what with me being such a speedy runner, and we finally met up at about 4 miles. At the next available side lane, I nipped into the bushes for a wee and to apply my newly acquired vaseline, whilst Steve stood in a manly way to guard my dignity. A secluded spot, it certainly wasn't! In the amount of time that we were stood there, me with my trousers round my ankles squatting in the bushes and Steve holding aloft a pot of vaseline, at least 3 cars came past, one of whom gave us an encouraging toot of his horn, no doubt completely misunderstanding the reality of the situation.
Chafing sorted, we continued along the main road to Cheltenham. It was an uneventful few miles and we stopped outside a posh food store in Tivoli at 8 miles, before starting the return journey. At this point I was still feeling pretty good.
At 10 miles I started on the fruit pastilles. We lost a couple during the handover from bike to runner.
At 11 miles I was starting to flag. 11 miles is the longest I have run in this training, so I think it was psychological.
12 miles: I stopped for a drink and some more fruit pastilles
13 miles: "Oh my god, I wouldn't even be half way on the day"
14 miles: "I'm never going to do this". Really I just wanted to cry. The thought of having to run another 12 miles on the day seemed inconceivable. Steve was shouting words of encouragement, telling me how well I was doing. It did remind me of labour, when you can appreciate that someone is trying to be helpful, but at the time you just think "you have no idea of how awful I am feeling".
15 miles: Suddenly I felt a bit better. It was like I kind of transcended the pain and just kept putting one foot in front of the other, repeating to myself, like a mantra: "I can always run a mile. A mile is nothing."
16 miles: Home at last. Stopping was almost worse than running. I didn't really know what to do with myself. I walked up the road a bit and then back and then collapsed on the sofa, then had a shower and that was that. The pain was surprisingly short-lived. I did feel a bit stiff for the rest of the day, but generally better than I thought I would.
Friday 10 April 2009
Week 13 - 10/4/09, Friday
Time of day: 18:37
Distance: 4.16 miles
Time: 41:41
Weather: Cool, cloudy
I was a bit unsure whether to run this evening as I am planning a long run tomorrow morning. I did really enjoy this run though, I felt very comfortable and ran at a reasonable pace. I was going to do 5 miles, but decided to walk the last mile. I thought I would rather stop whilst I was still feeling comfortable rather than risk pushing myself hard and then feeling worn out tomorrow.
I am planning to do about 16 - 18 miles tomorrow. Steve is going to be my training partner, on his bike. I'm quite nervous, I've never run this far before!
Distance: 4.16 miles
Time: 41:41
Weather: Cool, cloudy
I was a bit unsure whether to run this evening as I am planning a long run tomorrow morning. I did really enjoy this run though, I felt very comfortable and ran at a reasonable pace. I was going to do 5 miles, but decided to walk the last mile. I thought I would rather stop whilst I was still feeling comfortable rather than risk pushing myself hard and then feeling worn out tomorrow.
I am planning to do about 16 - 18 miles tomorrow. Steve is going to be my training partner, on his bike. I'm quite nervous, I've never run this far before!
Week 13 - 8/4/09, Wednesday
Time of day: 10:49
Distance: 3.6 miles
Time: 43:31
Weather: Sunny
This was an interval session on Woollacombe sands.
1 minute run, 1 minute walk
2:2
3:3
4:4
5:5
4:4
3:3
2:2
1:1
This was really hard, I'm not sure why. The sand was very solid, but it was very windy. I think I find this kind of session very hard to do on my own. I find it very hard to push myself out of my comfort zone if I'm not running with other people. I suppose everyone is like that to some degree.
Distance: 3.6 miles
Time: 43:31
Weather: Sunny
This was an interval session on Woollacombe sands.
1 minute run, 1 minute walk
2:2
3:3
4:4
5:5
4:4
3:3
2:2
1:1
This was really hard, I'm not sure why. The sand was very solid, but it was very windy. I think I find this kind of session very hard to do on my own. I find it very hard to push myself out of my comfort zone if I'm not running with other people. I suppose everyone is like that to some degree.
Week 13 - 7/4/09, Tuesday
Time of day: 08:37
Distance: 5.88 miles
Time: 59:41
Weather: Fine
This was a completely unknown route from our holiday park in Devon, out and back along the Tarka cycle path. I did feel a little nervous as the path was very isolated, I only saw 3 people during my whole run.
The route was a gradual downhill path which felt fine for the first 3 miles, but not so good when I turned around to do the 2nd half of the run. However, my recent hilly runs had stood me in good stead and I found it relatively comfortable.
Distance: 5.88 miles
Time: 59:41
Weather: Fine
This was a completely unknown route from our holiday park in Devon, out and back along the Tarka cycle path. I did feel a little nervous as the path was very isolated, I only saw 3 people during my whole run.
The route was a gradual downhill path which felt fine for the first 3 miles, but not so good when I turned around to do the 2nd half of the run. However, my recent hilly runs had stood me in good stead and I found it relatively comfortable.
Week 12 - 5/4/09 - Sunday
Time of day: 08:36
Distance: 11:47 miles
Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Weather: Fine
I ran with the running club. A couple of us started off half an hour before the rest of the group to get an extra couple of miles in. These were nice flat miles along the cycle path, then we met up with the rest of the group and started the long climb up Selsey Hill. It was really hard work, and despite my resolution to run all the way, I did have to stop and walk on more than one occasion. Once at the top of the hill, we followed the Cotswold Way path to Coaley Peak, an undulating path through the woods.
I was pleased that I felt a lot more comfortable than I had done on my last long run, and am starting to believe that I am going to run this marathon!
Distance: 11:47 miles
Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Weather: Fine
I ran with the running club. A couple of us started off half an hour before the rest of the group to get an extra couple of miles in. These were nice flat miles along the cycle path, then we met up with the rest of the group and started the long climb up Selsey Hill. It was really hard work, and despite my resolution to run all the way, I did have to stop and walk on more than one occasion. Once at the top of the hill, we followed the Cotswold Way path to Coaley Peak, an undulating path through the woods.
I was pleased that I felt a lot more comfortable than I had done on my last long run, and am starting to believe that I am going to run this marathon!
Friday 3 April 2009
Week 12 - 3/4/09 - Friday
Time of day: 18:02
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 30:27
I didn't think I was going to get a run in today. Finished work late. Family life a bit chaotic on my return. However, I did manage to 3 miles in while Steve went through the drive through at Burger king with the boys. I got Steve to drop me off on the side of the road and I ran up the hill and met them in the car park. There were a couple of steep hilly bits and I walked for a very short period. I kept up a reasonable pace. Glad I ran, a beautiful evening.
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 30:27
I didn't think I was going to get a run in today. Finished work late. Family life a bit chaotic on my return. However, I did manage to 3 miles in while Steve went through the drive through at Burger king with the boys. I got Steve to drop me off on the side of the road and I ran up the hill and met them in the car park. There were a couple of steep hilly bits and I walked for a very short period. I kept up a reasonable pace. Glad I ran, a beautiful evening.
Thursday 2 April 2009
Week 12 - 2/4//09 - Thursday
Time of day: 6 am
Distance: 2.5 miles approx
Time: ????
Weather: Fine, mild.
I really really struggled to get out of bed this morning. If it wasn't for the fact that I was meeting Jo, I would have rolled over and gone back to sleep. As it was I checked my phone before I left the house in the hope that she had decided to give it a miss and I could climb back into the warm bed beside my husband and go back to sleep. However, it was not to be.
I was feeling irritable from the start, I had new trainers. I don't know what it is about new trainers but I just seem to feel hyper-aware of them, that bit's too tight, they're loose at the back, my foot hurts, I don't like them. Luckily I have had enough new trainers to know that this is just a phase that will pass, but I still don't like it very much.
Then my knee hurt, this was after a particularly energetic waltz routine last night when Steve and I did our ballroom dancing class. "Oh no, that's it, I've damaged something in my knee, I'm never going to be able to run this marathon!"
My eye hurt.
I was tired.
I couldn't find my garmin.
I CAN'T RUN WITHOUT MY GARMIN!
I'm not cut out for this. Whoever thought I would be able to run a marathon anyway.
Might as well forget the whole idea!
OK let's just do it.
I did it.
It was a short run, just under 3 miles.
I know I've got to start getting more miles in.
I WILL get over this wobble.
Distance: 2.5 miles approx
Time: ????
Weather: Fine, mild.
I really really struggled to get out of bed this morning. If it wasn't for the fact that I was meeting Jo, I would have rolled over and gone back to sleep. As it was I checked my phone before I left the house in the hope that she had decided to give it a miss and I could climb back into the warm bed beside my husband and go back to sleep. However, it was not to be.
I was feeling irritable from the start, I had new trainers. I don't know what it is about new trainers but I just seem to feel hyper-aware of them, that bit's too tight, they're loose at the back, my foot hurts, I don't like them. Luckily I have had enough new trainers to know that this is just a phase that will pass, but I still don't like it very much.
Then my knee hurt, this was after a particularly energetic waltz routine last night when Steve and I did our ballroom dancing class. "Oh no, that's it, I've damaged something in my knee, I'm never going to be able to run this marathon!"
My eye hurt.
I was tired.
I couldn't find my garmin.
I CAN'T RUN WITHOUT MY GARMIN!
I'm not cut out for this. Whoever thought I would be able to run a marathon anyway.
Might as well forget the whole idea!
OK let's just do it.
I did it.
It was a short run, just under 3 miles.
I know I've got to start getting more miles in.
I WILL get over this wobble.
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