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Thursday Jan 18, 2007
Rain, rain, go away...
Here's Donna's update on her Marathon training for YouthNet:
Hi, day four of the training has now been completed.
I have to say once I committed, I started having panic attacks as I realised what I was taking on and what a challenge I had ahead of me. However on Monday, after watching the first episode of Corrie, and after my dinner had gone down, I pulled on my woolly hat, grabbed Solo's lead and headed out in the dark and drizzle. I've always been able to run 5 miles quite comfortably on a treadmill but getting out on the actual pavement I've always found harder. I can't say I was looking forward to the run. However after 5 minutes and Solo getting used to the fact that he was expected to lead me, we started going very well. I got lots of leaps in avoiding huge puddles and avoiding a 'peeing' Solo or a 'sniffing' Solo but managed to get round my circuit in ½ hour. Not greatly impressed but blamed the dog as he had lots more new places to smell.
Tuesday came around and thought I'd better walk both dogs first (I've got two German Shepherds) so Suzie wouldn't get too upset and I could let my tea go down. However coming back in the rain with Solo, slipped on some mud and nearly broke my knee. Got home covered in mud and blood and a hole in my trousers adamant that I'm never going out in rain again. However, by 8.30 guilt was getting to me, the rain had turned to drizzle so I thought sod this, let's get out there. I did the same run 8 minutes quicker. So pleased with myself.
By the time the weekend came around I have to say my body was starting to wonder what had happened. I've always messed around with this running lark, but not to this degree. However as it was extremely windy, didn't want to venture outside so headed off to the gym. Thought I could run for an hour and see how I got on. 10k in an hour and 15, better than any of the 10ks I've ever done so feeling rather confident, even swam 30 lengths afterwards. Got home and collapsed. Felt euphoric but body was screaming.
Yesterday I thought I should take it easy but still ended up doing 7k. Don't know if it was first week enthusiasm but feel much more confident. Am aiming for 10 miles by the end of January and if I can do that, I think I can realistically do this.
Therefore everyone who reads this please sponsor me. I'm very enthusiastic, working very hard and sadly letting this running take over my life. YouthNet is a great cause and deserves all the support it can get.
Go on – log on to http://www.justgiving.com/donnashaylerrunsthemarathon
today and support me.
Thanks
Donna's currently raised £150 of her £2,500 target
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