This week saw me take part in the Bude Lifeboat Run and the Sticker 5 mile Run. Usually, I may only run once or twice a month; but was talked into doing both by my coach.
Wednesday saw me do the Bude Lifeboat Run. Very difficult due to having a minor foot injury, which turned out to be a problem with my toenail being too long. Managed to do the run in just over 1:17. Not bad considering it was largely off road.
Yesterday, saw me do the Sticker 5 mile Run. I started off well, I thought. Apart from having some issues with my shoe being too tight. A marshal shouted "you only have 1 and a quarter miles to go". My response was to trip over. That was the end of my race.
On a slightly more positive note, Monday (club night) I was given a form for a Plymouth half marathon. Plymouth half marathon usually run towards the start of the year, is so expensive. (around £40) - this was only £11 and is held at the end of September. That's excellent for me - I want a half marathon (my first) for around September / October time.
Next race is likely to be the British 10k in London.
Sunday 16 June 2013
Sunday 2 June 2013
London 10,000
So, Monday saw me take part in the London 10,000. I have never run a race with this amount of people before.
First mistake was not hydrating enough over the weekend and drinking stupid amounts on Monday morning. I decided that going toilet before the race (and before the queues) would be sensible. Did that and needed the toilet again at the 3km mark.
The next 7km came around so quick! Had to stop part way through to stretch a few times.
My second mistake was deciding to start towards the back of the pen and having to run slowly and walk behind some really slow people.
We ran past a load of London landmarks, many of which I didn't recognise at all!
I now have a PB by a grand total of 2 seconds - 1:13:26. Pleasantly surprised - fastest time in training was nearer the 1:17 mark.
All in all, it was a brilliant day out. The crowds were fantastic and it was nice to be sprayed with water a few times along the route.
Planning on doing this one next year and have been talked into doing the British 10k in July. Will think about that.
Next plan is half marathon training. Looking at one for around September / October time.
First mistake was not hydrating enough over the weekend and drinking stupid amounts on Monday morning. I decided that going toilet before the race (and before the queues) would be sensible. Did that and needed the toilet again at the 3km mark.
The next 7km came around so quick! Had to stop part way through to stretch a few times.
My second mistake was deciding to start towards the back of the pen and having to run slowly and walk behind some really slow people.
We ran past a load of London landmarks, many of which I didn't recognise at all!
I now have a PB by a grand total of 2 seconds - 1:13:26. Pleasantly surprised - fastest time in training was nearer the 1:17 mark.
All in all, it was a brilliant day out. The crowds were fantastic and it was nice to be sprayed with water a few times along the route.
Planning on doing this one next year and have been talked into doing the British 10k in July. Will think about that.
Next plan is half marathon training. Looking at one for around September / October time.
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