Oct2220081:06 p.m.
Undeserved Improvement
Hi people out there in running land.
So, I'm still having a bit of trouble committing regularly to this running lark.
"Forgive me Father, it's been four days since I last ran"
"That's 20 Hail Mary's my son, and 10 lashing with a rolled up copy of Runner's World"
Didn't manage to run at all over the weekend. On reflection I could have done, I suppose. I guess I just have to a bit more discipline in making sure I schedule it in. I need to start doing longer runs and the weekend is the best time to up the mileage, but I need to re-arrange my life around running. Hazyjay added a great comment to my last post :-
"Your life become a balance between the things you do now because you are training for a marathon and things you don't do because you are training for a marathon"
which kind of sums things up really.
Still, went running last night round my current favorite 2.3 mile course (the one through the woods, round the foxes, avoiding the marching band, you know the one) and managed to knock 2 minutes off my best time. I know I shouldn't be worried about times right now but I was well stoked by that. I'm finding it easier now which means that I can now run for 10 minutes, walk for 1. The other night I managed to complete my shorter circuit without stopping at all. May not sound much to you seasoned professional but I'm pretty happy with it. Just worried as I don't want to over cook things too soon as I'm permanently worried about getting shin splints again. Still new shoes are cool and my legs don't hurt. Just need to start building up the mileage now.
It was chuffin' cold though last night so might have to invest in a few more layers. And had to contend with youths offering 'encouragement' shall we say!
Hope all your runs are safe, constructive and happy this week.
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mel_watson 'Well done on your run- keep up the good work you will get there' added 22nd Oct 2008
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jojo1978 'I've just come across your blog - sounds like you are making good progress! Have you thought about joining a running club and then running becomes a date in the diary. I know Monday and Thursday nights are running nights - and occasionally I might miss one, but very rarely. It does help! It is all too easy to give up when you are only letting yourself down.' added 22nd Oct 2008
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hazyjay 'oooer thanks for quoting my quote I must have read that in a book somewhere. I'm learning to say 'no' to taking on anything not marathon related.. You sound like you are getting the bug. great stuff!' added 22nd Oct 2008
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vickibombicki 'well done on the pb! i was obsessed with what time i'd come in,and now wish i'd just got round..............maybe i wouldnt be injured?! x' added 22nd Oct 2008
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onthefloor04 'Loving the idea of Snow White and the seven injuries :0)' added 22nd Oct 2008
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pelican 'Welcome to running blogger land, there are a lot of us here. I got a programme off here and its great but does involve going out 5 times a week. But just lately small niggles and family crisis's have meant me missing a few and boy it feels bad I get so moody I end up doing 20 minutes late at night but feel all the better for it.' added 22nd Oct 2008
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