Change of Title

My blog used to be called, HELP, I'M RUNNING THE MARATHON! Then it struck me that this did not come from a place of power and positivity. So, I've changed it to I'M GOING TO RUN THE MARATHON which exudes commitment, determination and expectation of success!! Hooray!

One foot in front of the other

I made it out on my run this morning without too much of a battle! But the run itself felt harder than usual, particularly the first 10 minutes. Almost like running through treacle. I found that counting my steps helped me continue putting one foot in front of the other despite a definite temptation to stop and go and curl up in a nice warm bed somewhere. My achilles continues to give me a bit of bother. Hopefully this won't prove to be too much of a problem. I've also managed to pull my neck and feel I need a massage. Unfortunately, lovely yoga man appears to have disappeared off the face of the earth. If anyone has seen him, please let me know!!

Back on Track

I went! Wasn't sure I would actually make it until I left the building, but I just put one foot in front of the other and went from there! This week is week four which means 20 minutes run and 10 minutes brisk walk. Which actually feels easier than last week.

I enjoyed the run and being in the (fresh?) air. I do wish safety wasn't an issue, though. It gets dark so early, and I don't feel that safe being out on my own. Some streets are busy and some deserted. If only we, as women, did not need to live in fear of violence. I would love to go running in parks and woods, but I'm not sure how safe this is, even somewhere as busy as Hampstead Heath. There are so many nooks and crannies. I will have to save these sort of runs for weekends when I can go in the daylight and there are lots of people around.

Sponsorship seems to have come to a halt. I suppose people have other things on their mind, i.e Christmas shopping etc! I have a long way to go to meet my target but the people who have sponsored me have been very generous and exceeded my expectations, so it feels achievable at the moment.

Wow, in April I will run the marathon!!

I'm going to go on a run NOW

even though I haven't got all the right gear with me. I've got the shoes and that is the main thing.

I've said I'll stay late at work tonight so can't run once I get home but there is a window of opportunity NOW and I want to take it.I want to get back on the saddle so to speak!!

I've got shoes, trousers, sports bra and vest. But no warm jacket or luminous gear so will need to go out in a woolly polo neck. But I suppose that is OK!

That is the same brown polo neck I just wore to dress up as a reindeer at our work Christmas party! Maybe I will attach the photos if I can work out how!!

Positive Thinking

I am still not well, and running sends me into a coughing fit. However, there is no point fretting about it.
1. I will look after myself and I will get well soon.
2. I am looking forward to getting back into running and taking it step by step week by week. It will be great to set goals and achieve them along the way.
3. Jackee, thanks for the idea about rewarding myself at each milestone. I am going to start thinking about a way of doing that.
I'm really hoping/praying I will be well enough to run tomorrow.

Another missed session

I really did intend to run this morning, but I just felt too ill. Was re-assured to find validation of my decision in Liz McColgan and Cathy Shipton's "The Marathon Handbook"!

This is not just an excuse, I promise! I've now reached £200 of sponsorship and feel I owe it to all my supporters out there to do this thing! And to myself of course!

So, its lots of vitamin C and ginger tea for me. My next running day is Tuesday. I should be OK by then. And I need to work off all that chocolate cheesecake I ate yesterday!