Marz's big challenge! by marzbarz

Well after all the fuss, stress, panic etc I completed the Baxters River Ness 10K on Sunday 5th October!

Due to knee injuries etc I did it in 1hr 27m 50s which was over 2mins faster than my target time of 1hr 30 and 3mins faster than my gun time (i was near the back of the 2100 field to start).

An amazing experience and i've set my sights on completing another 10k next year - hopefully running it this time!  Finishing it was an emotional experience due to past issues i've had in my life and is something i dont think i'll forget.

I just wish the organisers hadnt forgotten about me.....despite entries closing 3wks before race day they didnt have enough medals for me and about another 60 participants which was a huge disappointment and not one that i expected to end up with - needless to say strongly worded emails were sent to which i'm still waiting on a response!

Never midn though, i did it and raised over £700 for Maggies so has made everything worthwhile in the end :D

Marz

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9 Days to go - woohoo!!!  Race Pack and Race number are now with me and i'm getting more excited as the days get less! 

Still cant believe that i'm actually doing this; the time seems to have flown in and doesnt actually seem real!

Hopefully going to get one last walk in on Sunday (still the 4 miles) and then that'll be me.  Might walk the dog when i'm at home on Fri/Sat but will depend on my mood!

Next post will be post competition so i'll let you know how it goes!  The good news is that i've already raised well over £200 for Maggies Cancer Centres so i'm really pleased with that!

Marz
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Right, thats me 3wks from the big day and its not looking good.  I've just about given up running any of the 10K due to lack of training (wet weather and marz dont mix) and studying and just general lack of inclination.  The biggest obstacle however is my knee that isnt holding up too well.  I'm beginning to feel that if i can complete the course that'll be the biggest achievement as even short distances can hurt now.

I will complete it though - I've got 2 much going for it not to complete it, even if i do have to crawl over the line! Will have to dope myself up to the eyeballs with painkillers and think i'll book in for a massage when i get back to Edinburgh on the tuesday.

Its not the distance thats concerning me though as i've completed 4miles no problem, my time isnt really too important either although i'd love to complete it in under 90mins.

Going to start sorting out the diet too - have given up w/ Weight Watchers as i really cant be bothered iwth it but i'm aware of the importance of eating well on the build up to race day and given that its 3wks away i'll have to start now!

Right thats the trainers on - i'm going to go walking and see how far i can manage today - train ticket is in my bag incase i need to get the bus/train back depending on how everything holds up!

Will update when i get back with how i'm feeling!

Its now less than 7wks away and i'm still at the walking phase (never intended to run much of it); still havent heard from the charity i'm meant to be doing it for and to top it all I failed both my professional exams.  Its going to be a fun 6wks!

On the plus side, I have done a bit of walking (not much as its been very wet here) but think it may be time to invest in a waterproof jacket so that i can get used to wearing it before the big day and so that i really have no excuses for going out (unless i have to study but we'll plan that round it!)!!

ach well, i'll get there, just hope that my knee holds up but i'll do it and will crawl over the line if i have to!

Marz

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