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Tuesday Mar 20, 2007
ohmygod 6 weeks to go!!!!!
Well it has been a nearly two weeks since my last blog so I thought I should update, as we only have 6 (ohmygod!!!!!) weeks to go. Training going well and is now more regular. Big runs on Sundays and regular runs in the week. Ankle seems to have strengthened so that is going well. Next plan is getting proper trainers broken in for the big day.
I think I have to say thanks here to my friends who have helped in my pursuit of long distance. Lyn and Penny, you know who you are. These are the girls who pick me up from random places, or arrange plates of pasta for incentive after a 10 miler. I don't know what I would have done without you both.
Anyway, as I said 6 weeks to go and am getting very nervous, but I do believe it is a lot about state of mind. When I go out for a 4 mile run, when I'm nearly home I've had enough and am glad to be home, however when I did a 12 mile run last week, I felt euphoric at the end and wanted to continue (although the lorries and trucks that were swerving to avoid me on the A46 may disagree with me!). The weather is helping and a colleague at work and I get very disheartened when the sun is shining and we are stuck in the office – we should be running somewhere. I certainly don't feel the same way as I did at the beginning of January when it was a chore. It is now an easier and more enjoyable experience.
Fundraising is going well, up to £690 even before the dress down day (in two weeks time). Also have a car boot planned, so if anyone out there wants to contribute by getting rid of any stuff for charity, please send to me at Vodafone in Newark. I was also in the local paper last week with a picture of me with Solo. Hopefully this will raise some awareness. Am running in town a lot more so if anyone out there is in Newark, please cheer me on when you see me and my dog.
Anyway not much else to say – going to go a 16 miler on Sunday - furthest yet - which means I have two more weeks to go before I do 20.
Will blog you all soon.
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