Thursday 20 September 2012

Personal best with only 3 days till Charity 5k Run

Rob and I couldn't manage to do 1 last run together, we were planning on meeting up on Thursday evening. I was unable to do this now as Sarah had a parents evening at school and wouldn't be home till gone 8.30 and it would be too dark by then. So I ran yesterday which of course Rob couldn't, he was off to watch the mighty Huddersfield Town destroy Sheffield Wednesday by 3 goals to 1. Well done Town, local derby you did us proud keep it up now through out the season.

So I went up to stables with Sarah and the boys and we sorted Feebee out, then Dexter decided he was running with back with me. I told him he could run to the end of the access road again and meet mummy there. He always acts like I'm giving him a raw deal, but when we reach the end of the access road he's knackered and can't wait to get in the car. I almost joined him this time as my hip was a bit sore, but I knew this was my last chance of a run before Sunday. Plus I knew that as soon as I was up and running my hip would be alright and the adrenaline helps too.

I didn't start my App till I had dropped Dexter off as I wanted to do a fair assessment of how I was doing. As I reached 1km Endomondo told me I had done that in 4.55 and most of that was up hill. It was then that I decided that I was gonna try and keep all my km under 5min and as my hip pain had gone I was up for the challenge. At the next 2 km markers I was still within 5mins I had now come to the top of Marsh lane and was feeling ok. I knew that this was all done hill now so i changed the route to go along Jenkins lane the opposite way to Rob and I the other night because this was much more of a flat. As I turned onto Jenkins lane the 4km marker told me I was still under 5mins I was also on pace to beat my 5km PB but could for the life of me remember what that was, I just knew I was close. As I was running along Jos lane I could feel myself slowing it was hard work and I think I was still tired from the last run. I dropped down onto Jos way reached my 5km mark, I had done the last km in 4.54, yes I had done it. I was really pleased and punched the air again not caring if people see me and think I'm weird. I completed 5km in 24.05mins which I knew was a PB but had no idea by how much but I'd check that when I got home. I carried on home and reach it in 27.04mins completing 5.58km I was thrilled to bits. It had been a hard run and was quite happy to stand out side in the cold for a few minutes until I had cooled down and had a rest. I was looking through the history on my Endomondo app to figure out how much I had taken off my PB and was pleased to find out that I had shaved almost a full minute off it, 0.59mins better.

It's now the morning after and I am quite glad I have 3 days rest till the run as I'm very sore and stiff. My hip feels like its asleep constantly my back is a bit stiff and my shoulders are sore, not sure why could have been the air punching I did but I don't care cos I feel great overall. I just have to sit back and relax now till Sunday and the Run, knowing that can do 5km in under 25mins. I wouldn't have thought I would enjoy my running this much a few months back. I will post again after the Run so wish me well and thanks for reading and for sponsoring me if you have cheers.

4 comments:

  1. Good luck for Sunday....lots of rest, and how about some decent food... I bet that would help you improve on your PB....protein, some carbs....and no crap !!!!!!

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    1. Thanks Janice are you coming to watch? It is gonna rain thou.

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    2. I'll be on my way back from Plymouth....reckon its going to take me about 6 hours ! I'll be thinking of you though. x

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  2. Wow well done that's so good! Good luck on Sunday! Wish I could come cheer you on but I'll be at work! I'll be there in spirit!! Love you xxx

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