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Girl on the run - by AmyW

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Overview

I started running to train for GSR 2007, and staggered round with minimal training in 1:53:50 in extremely adverse weather conditions.

In 2008 I did the Great Manchester, North & South Runs - GNR was my first (but not my last half marathon).

I've now come to the conclusion that this running lark isn't as bad as I thought, and 2009 will see me complete my first marathon in September.

I've also signed up to complete the Oxfam Trailwalker with Pam, Katie and Lexi (a girl from my office), so I'm sure I'll have plenty of cake / walking related anecdotes to regale you all with.

PBs:

5k - 28:04 (Belgrave Bolt 2009)

10k - 53:13 (Brooklands 10k 2009)

Half marathon - 2:15:14 (GNR 2008)

Marathon - 4:51:41 (Berlin 2009)

2009 Races:

4th October: Alton 10k - another club GP event - target time tbc

11th October: Royal Parks Half Marathon - to beat my HM PB

25th October: Great South Run - 3rd year in a row - good times!

15th November: Gosport Half Marathon - another club GP event - target time tbc, but I also want to put ghosts of last year's horrible race to rest!

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Back in training

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Back in training

9:48 p.m. on 1st October 2009
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So after a well deserved week off I decided it was high time that I got the trainers back on again.

Started off with a cheeky 4.2k at the gym on Tuesday - 25 mins, job done. Then on Tuesday evening I went to running club and did some low hill reps. Legs felt really heavy and tired, but it felt good to be out at the same time.

This evening it was back to club for some more action. This time it was speed reps (but still with a sharp incline in the middle ). My legs felt a lot better and I was able to do well on some 100m sprints. No idea of times as I didn't have my Garmin, but I was keeping up, which I always take as a good sign.

In other exciting news, I think I might be a bit busy on 25th April next year . No mag as yet, but the VLM website seems keen to accept my payment. Eek!

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well done!

ohh, could be good news with regards to vlm!!! i got my tell tale rejection coat package today. actually ok about it!

posted by superrunningmummy

on 1 Oct. 2009 10:05p.m.

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Ooooh Amy! Sounds promising about VLM. You being a marathon pro and all that will just take it all in your stride no doubt! Well done on getting back out there so soon - don't over do it. Your body will still need recovery.

posted by tinabee

on 1 Oct. 2009 10:29p.m.

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wooo sounds great....think your mad but hey!

posted by shazzoah on 2 Oct. 2009 5:22a.m.

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Woo hooo...that's looking like a yes, then! The website wouldn't let me pay, and true enough the reject magazine dropped through the door yesterday (thank goodness!).
With Berlin under your belt, I'm sure you'll have an absolute blast in the London.

posted by Geoff_rb

on 2 Oct. 2009 10:12a.m.

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Sounds like you could be in luck then. Good luck

posted by lesleychev

on 2 Oct. 2009 1:59p.m.

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Sounds like you could be in luck then. Good luck

posted by lesleychev

on 2 Oct. 2009 2:55p.m.

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Hope you are in the VLM. Fingers crossed for you. Well done on the running. See you in a couple of weeks.