Today I went for a run and actually got 21km under my belt in 1:55:32!!! First time ever so of course I am freaking over the moon!!!! I went out in my new trainers, bad mistake as my left knee did give me some trouble so I had to stop a few times after first 10km just to stretch it out. Overall though I am happy. Now its about finding a rhythm early on and then get faster.
I am so pleased with my training to date........3 weeks in and its going well.......................I have never been so committed to something and this makes me really happy.
Last week I attended my 3rd track session with my club - Thames Turbo and shaved 16 sec off my 400m lap, so of course I was over the moon. Persistence and encouragement from my fellow turbos make a huge difference.
Other exciting stuff that has been happening other than training and achieving PB's, ..........I was in Tuscany last weekend with a couple of girlfriends and before we even got on the plane, we met the Exeter Chiefs Rugby team. Being me I decided to chat to them, found out there were a couple of Aussie lads on the team, chatted to the trustee and when we got on the plane sorted out tickets to go to their game. We spent the first night in Pisa and got a little pissed.......or should I say I got quite pissed. This is what happens when you don't drink all month, and have one spillage weekend. Anyway it was loads of fun. Then we made our way to Prato and watched the game. The Chiefs won so the after party was most fun as the lads were happy with their win earlier that day. We had a great time with the guys later, missed the last train back to Pisa that night so headed back to Pisa in the morning. You honestly couldn't have planned such a great weekend away. Very spontaneous and loads of fun. We did manage to get some pics of the Leaning tower. Our hotel was after all around the corner. 1st trip of the year and it was magical!
Other than that my lovelies its same old same old for now. I have two weeks left at my current employer and I will miss actually miss a few of the people I work with. However I am pretty sure I will stay in touch with a couple of them.
Upcoming events for Feb and March
* 4th Feb - 10km G3 Runners Need Run
* 18th Feb - Race your Pace Half Marathon, Dorney Lake
* 18th Feb - friends hens afternoon
* 25th Feb - friends wedding
* 26th Feb - friends baby shower
* 11th March - Silverstone Half Marathon
* 12th March - 19th March - Thailand (wedding) and Sydney (godsons christening)
Blimey Crikey mate that is a lot of shit going on!
Anyway till next time
Smooches
xx
Labels: Half Marathon, Life, Pisa. PB
