Mar1320109:24 p.m.
Silverstone Here I Come...
I have to confess that I am more than just a tad nervous about tomorrow's half at Silverstone. I haven't raced since September which was my first half with 200 people. Tomorrow will be just a bit bigger!
In preparation I have tapered a bit. I was going to rest on Thursday, but it was my husband's birthday and for the first time in a very long time we had the morning to ourselves! As his present was a new road bike we decided to go for a bike ride together. We did 20 miles in 1:25 which was really enjoyable. I tried my best to keep up so it was quite a good workout in the end!
On Friday I rested, except for some frantic housework to make the house presentable for the in-laws who were visiting. They left this morning and I went for a slow 2 miler with some stride outs towards the end. It is so wierd to set out on such a short run (isn't wasn't that long ago I thought that route was a longish one!) but I am glad I did it.
I am now all carbo loaded after a dinner of pasta and garlic bread. I have got all my bits together and put my tag on my trainers. All systems go! I just hope I get a good nights sleep and feel all bouncy in the morning. I suffer so much with nerves I wonder why I put myself through it, but once it is over I know just why - post race euphoria is just great!
Good luck to anyone else racing tomorrow xx
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squa25 'Good luck Sue! you'll gonna do a superb job! :o)' added 13th Mar 2010
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Firefly123 'Sue - I know just what you mean about those nerves - I'm exactly the same. But once you get going, you'll be fine and you'll have a great time. Just enjoy yourself. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it xx' added 13th Mar 2010
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mrneil 'My first ever half marathon tomorrow. Never ran that far before Good luck Sue' added 13th Mar 2010
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glen_b 'Go go Sue, you'll be fine. Just think, it is a good job the Grand Prix is from Abu Dhabi tomorrow, at least you won't have to dodge the Ferrari's. The very best of luck!' added 13th Mar 2010
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nikmas 'Best of luck - hope it all goes well! The sun is shining..... enjoy!! xx' added 14th Mar 2010
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Way_Too_Slow 'A bit late but good luck, look forward to hearing all about it later.' added 14th Mar 2010
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simonedumergue 'Oooh - I hope it went well!! Look forward to reading your race report. Nothing like a visit from the in-laws to spur me into a housework frenzy!' added 14th Mar 2010
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gunes 'I am sure you did brilliant,can't wait to hear all about it !!! Housework what is that? lol, my flat resembles a boot fare,jumble sale, and auction at the moment he he!' added 14th Mar 2010
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