I have got a cough. You probably think that means I have taken a break from the training as my sensible co-runner Amy was advised and indeed did do. However, when preparing for the long run on Sunday I kept asking myself 'do you feel unwell' and the answer was no. It was quite a dilemma - to run and end up feeling worse or to take a break and recover. In the end I decided to run (of course!). As I mentioned before, my husband agreed to run with me in Amy's absence and this was brilliant except that he was on-call and, at two miles was called and took half an hour dealing with an issue at work. My body temperature drops quite quickly and it was a little chilly Sunday morning so I spent 1/2 an hour trying to keep warm, using the opportunity to stretch etc and trying not to get too despondent about there still being 8 MILES TO RUN! Nevertheless it was beautifully sunny and we had a great a run. I do think I made the right decision as I have felt OK since.
Amy is back on track and we did our short run of 5 miles last night. She was relieved to find that even with an 8 day break she had not forgotten how to run and in fact felt physically really good.
We have got our first Hospice Marathon Meeting this Thursday where we will meet all the other bizarre, I mean great people who are training to run the London Marathon to raise funds for the Hospice - can't wait. Although I am grateful to be doing two of the four weekly runs with Amy, it can be an isolating experience so it will be good to meet up with others.
Now, that reminds me - here I am merrily writing this blog thinking that maybe my friend, cat or coffee mug will read it from time to time when I find out that, for instance ... and I'm not going to protect anyone's identity here - RUTH ELLAM - MUSIC THERAPIST at ST HELENA HOSPICE reads it regularly. Don't get me wrong, I am delighted and thank her for her interest. I only mention it because I would really appreciate it if you, Ruth would leave a comment - just a 'hello'?
I wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to Lindsey who organised an Art Auction at the Railway Tavern in Brightlingsea and donated £25 towards the Hospice. Thank you so much and I know that you are also training for the London Marathon so I am really grateful.
OK, so it's Wednesday and I have to fit in an 8 and a 7 mile run before the first 11 miler on Saturday - here goes .....
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Jo
We sort of met last night (I'm one fo the strange people doing the run for a second year!) - just wanted to offer some encouragement by saying that th elong runs get easier when it gets lighter!
Duncan
Hi Jo!!!
You're just so subtle... was there some kind of hidden message in your last blog about wanting me to leave a comment, I didn't quite get it?!!!
Well I am indeed keeping up to date with your blog, although I have to go have a little lie down afterwards as the mere thought of running for 10 miles - let alone 26 - makes me feel somewhat feint!
However... you have inspired me that perhpas I should be doing something in the getting fit department myself... so in rash of new year enthusiasm I have found a book called 'Running made Easy' (yeah, right) that I'm pinning all my hopes on to teach me to run! So I've just finished my first weeks allocation of 'runs'... 16 whole minutes of being outside, 'running' for a minute and then walking for 3 and repeat... Now I know you think this marathon business is hard, but hey - I had to run for a MINUTE!
So I will be thinking of you as you head out this weekend... and feeling overly pleased with myself that at last I can join in the 'Therapies Office' running conversations!
Love Ruth
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