Running my own race

I can't wait for the Spring to come. Today was biting cold. I ran 4 miles and it took me 35 minutes. I am still feeling disappointed with my pace. However, I need to work on accepting where I am at right now, and running at the pace that is right for me, not constantly trying to be somewhere different. When I do this, I feel so much happier!!

What a difference a bra makes!

Still on the same theme, but a happier story to tell. I wore my iron bra (good name, Chalky) to the gym last night, and managed to run on the treadmill without losing my balance!

I was trying to do a speed session. Alternating running pretty slowly with one minute bursts of speed. However, the machine kept telling me my heart rate was high so I got worried and slowed it right down. Don't want to keel over at this point.

It turns out that the machines are rather anxious and prone to panic. Mr Gym Instructor said to ignore them. Speedy running here I come.

A long way to go

This is a tough point in the training. And my training manual does warn me of this so I shouldn't be surprised.

I am about halfway through, and all I can see ahead of me is more and more miles to cover. With Friday's run taking such a toll on me, I can't quite imagine getting through. I have come so far, but this is still so far to go.

The fact that so many people have sponsored me is one thing that keeps me going. I feel I owe it to them not to drop out now. And, of course, I believe in the Mental Health Foundation and want to raise money for them.

I'm not quite so sure that I believe in myself. But I suppose I should. I have made it so far, and just need to keep taking it step by step.

The importance of a good bra!

Sorry if this offends anyone's sensibilities, but this is a very real issue for me and one that can't be ignored!

I worked at a mental health project over the weekend - a sleep-in shift - and went straight from there to the gym, where I planned to do some speed training.

While getting changed, I realised I had forgotten my sports bra, but didn't think it would matter too much, and went in the one I was wearing.

As soon as I started running it just felt all wrong. Not only was it uncomfortable, but I felt completely off balance. It was so weird! I only managed to keep going for 20 minutes, and kept having to walk! So only did 2 miles when was planning on running about 4. At least I have learnt an important lesson!

I went to a yoga class instead, where the type of bra is not quite such a key issue!