Week 3 approaches

A no running day today.
I did go to yoga this morning, and it was REALLY hard. I was wobbling all over the place.
I think yoga is a good accompaniment to running. Apparently, running really tightens the hamstrings. Something I don't need, as I am not even able to touch my toes. Yoga stretches everything out, so I try to do some yoga stretches after my run too.
Due to run tomorrow, and it will probably be dark by the time I get out there, as I am working until 2, and need to cycle home first.
I feel tired already!
So, this weeks is 10 minutes run, 5 minutes brisk walk x 2.
Next week is 15 minutes run, 5 minutes brisk walk x 2.
Won't be long until I start the proper program and have to plan routes based on mileage.
They suggest doing this by trying them out in your car.
Since I don't have a car I'm resorting to a piece of string and the A-Z but I'm not convinced how accurate it is.
Also, fear I may get lost, as won't be able to take the A-Z with me, and how will I remember the route?
I am not blessed with a good sense of direction.

Running alone

I quite like running on my own. Gives me head space. Time to think, or not think - whatever is needed.

But at the moment I'm only out for about 30 minutes. I was thinking about when I get on to the longer runs, and particularly for the marathon itself - it might get lonely.

Maybe I could find a running partner. Someone else running for the Mental Health Foundation perhaps. Not sure how to go about it, but I guess its worth a try.

My sponsor page is going well. People have been very generous, and now I feel that the marathon is definitely going to happen. I can't back out when people have already given donations!!

Cold Morning

Goodness, it was freezing cold this morning. Ice on the pavements and smoky breath. But its amazing how quickly running warms you up.

I enjoyed the run this morning. I have a lot on my mind, and running helps clear it. And I like the sense of taking things step by step and building up gradually. Moving a little closer to my goal every week.

I wonder why, when I do enjoy it, I find it so hard to motivate myself to go. Why does the thought of it not feel as good as the doing of it?

Any answers gratefully received!!

Bad day

I got up and it was freezing and I was tired. I made a cup of tea. I made the decision it would be much more sensible to go running from work at the end of the day. It is now the end of the day. I can't go running because I still have too much work to do and am going to be late leaving anyway.

I will go running tomorrow morning instead.
I will go running tomorrow.
I will go running tomorrow.
I will go running tomorrow.

That's settled then.

One Week down, about 19 to go!

Well, I successfully met my training targets for the past week! This week, the program goes up to 10 minutes running, 5 minutes walking x 2. Doesn't sound too strenuous! But apparently its best to build up gradually to avoid injury.

Anyway, the good news is that lovely yoga man is back in the country. He has offered
A) To come on some runs with me
B) To give me massages, especially on the big day!
C) To help me with breathing exercises and yoga routines to stretch out properly.

All sounds very lovely.