Well I said I would take a hard earned rest form running, and I definitely have. The day after London I came down with one of those post marathon mystery cold bugs, so the chances of getting out there for a gentle bimble were well off the cards anyhow.
Still I've used the opportunity to get some housework in order, catch up with some work and have played a couple of rounds of golf. My hip seems to be well on the mend too, so I ventured out yesterday for a quickie (phnarr phnarr) round the Townmoor at the Newcastle Parkrun. I was at work, so it was literally a turn up, run, then dash back off to the next call, but I wore plenty of orange for the Lucozade sponsored event, and bagged myself a canny techie tshirt at the finish :D
The aim was just to get round, test out the old legs and see how the hip was. I wore my sparkly new racers (as I think there's a problem with my Asaics trainers) and the legs were fine. Set off at a steady pace, nowt too taxing, and was pleasantly surprised by a 23:15 finishing time - perhaps that's the key to success - just turn up, don't expect any kind of time, and run how you feel?
I am going to have to make some kind of effort from Tuesday onwards though, as I only have six weeks to go till the Redcar Half Marathon. I've done some great times in training this year, so hopefully that'll translate to a decent enough time on the day. Though to be honest, so long as I don't finish looking like I did at London I'll be a happy chappie.
Talking of which...
How's this: Picture someone in a world of hurt :S
No wonder it took me so bloody long to do the last 3 mile.
For more piccies of me looking like I'm gonna keel over, and some decent ones of the other Jarrow & Hebburn AC runners, check out this link: link to FB London Marathon piccies
Well done at Park run, Vicki
ReplyDeleteDon't put yourself down Vicky. Thats one hard long run.
ReplyDeleteYou did very well. Pleased your hip is on the mend.
Sheila & John