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Thursday Apr 05, 2007
Does anyone read these things?
Does anyone read these things? Be nice to hear from anyone, especially those ANON who sponsor me and I don't know who they are.
Well two and a half weeks to go and getting very excited. Have upped the ante with regard to the training and am now running nearly every day – albeit only 4 mileish (and a biggy at the weekend).
I did 17 miles on Sunday – it was a beautiful day, if a bit windy, but the run started off terribly, with both shins ceasing up. Got to 1.5 miles and was convinced I could never run again. However, I had a stretch and then all was good. It was a hard run, a lot of hills (yes even in Lincolnshire!) but I did it. Felt very proud, if worn out. I've found that every time I run a long way I learn something new. Sunday I learnt that running 17 miles on three Weetabix (other cereals are available!) is not a good idea. I also realised why they say don't do a big run the week before the race. Wiped out Monday and very stiff yesterday but absolutely fine today so raring to go.
I'm planning on 21 miles on Saturday and then that will be me done until the 22nd April. I actually get nervous before the big weekend runs so god knows what I'm going to be like on the day.
Anyway, probably last blog next time until after the day so will let you all know how I get on at the weekend.
Help Donna raise her fundraising target for YouthNet - sponsor her here: www.justgiving.com/donnashaylerrunsthemarathon
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