The First Steps
5.2 miles in 42:00
Route: Highbury and Islington Circuit 1
Well, officially this is the first run of my London Marathon campaign. It's also my first run in a month and since missing the Windsor Half after getting tonsilitis. Did the Highbury and Islington route - one of my favourites - which takes me up around the new Arsenal stadium, across Highbury fields, down Essex Road and back through the Islington suburbs. It was a good way to get my legs back.
Given that I was cruising 11 miles only 4 weeks ago, you'd be forgiven for thinking a mere 5 miles is a bit crap. And, it would be fair to say that this wasn't the easiest 5 miles of my life. But I got around and I always think that one run is better than no runs. The first steps have been taken!
Actually, I didn't feel that bad. My knee is a bit stiff (but I hope that will improve with more exercise - it seems to) and I'm certainly less fit than I was, but I'm not starting completely from scratch, and that's important. The next step is to plan my running programme between here and April. And then to start raising money.
Today is also the day of the Nike North v South Run in Hyde Park. Have just discovered that the South won - convincingly by the sounds of it. Oh well, let them have it. We'll just have to be content with the tube and all the major tourist attractions.
Despite my Nothern loyalty, was pleased to hear that Helen Noakes completed the 10K in 67 mins - a fantastic achievement! Am really pleased for her - we've been comrades-in-arms over the summer, so am totally chuffed that she finished in her target time. I also have to thank Helen for donating her old Ipod clip (mine had completely worn out) which got it's first sucessful outing today. Also should thank Dunstan for suggesting I order a new Ipod battery from ebay for a mere £8. My old mini lives again!
Have decided I will buy a new pair of trainers in the week off I have booked at the start of November before starting my new job. Hope to get in a couple of runs a week between then and now.
Might run home from work tomorrow - will see how the weather looks.
Route: Highbury and Islington Circuit 1
Well, officially this is the first run of my London Marathon campaign. It's also my first run in a month and since missing the Windsor Half after getting tonsilitis. Did the Highbury and Islington route - one of my favourites - which takes me up around the new Arsenal stadium, across Highbury fields, down Essex Road and back through the Islington suburbs. It was a good way to get my legs back.
Given that I was cruising 11 miles only 4 weeks ago, you'd be forgiven for thinking a mere 5 miles is a bit crap. And, it would be fair to say that this wasn't the easiest 5 miles of my life. But I got around and I always think that one run is better than no runs. The first steps have been taken!
Actually, I didn't feel that bad. My knee is a bit stiff (but I hope that will improve with more exercise - it seems to) and I'm certainly less fit than I was, but I'm not starting completely from scratch, and that's important. The next step is to plan my running programme between here and April. And then to start raising money.
Today is also the day of the Nike North v South Run in Hyde Park. Have just discovered that the South won - convincingly by the sounds of it. Oh well, let them have it. We'll just have to be content with the tube and all the major tourist attractions.
Despite my Nothern loyalty, was pleased to hear that Helen Noakes completed the 10K in 67 mins - a fantastic achievement! Am really pleased for her - we've been comrades-in-arms over the summer, so am totally chuffed that she finished in her target time. I also have to thank Helen for donating her old Ipod clip (mine had completely worn out) which got it's first sucessful outing today. Also should thank Dunstan for suggesting I order a new Ipod battery from ebay for a mere £8. My old mini lives again!
Have decided I will buy a new pair of trainers in the week off I have booked at the start of November before starting my new job. Hope to get in a couple of runs a week between then and now.
Might run home from work tomorrow - will see how the weather looks.
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