I have so far regaled EVERYONE with my tale of running 3 miles in 33 minutes, in the rain, with my backpack this morning, like it’s some MASSIVE, NEVER BEFORE ATTEMPTED feat like scaling Kilimanjaro (which of course it is ;-))!!) so I feel it’s only fair to regale blogland with today’s heroics also:
Today, despite not wanting to run AT ALL when I woke up, and on seeing the rain, this feeling intensified a million fold, nonetheless, gameface went on in the knowledge that I need to complete 30km of running this week* and I set off reluctantly. Despite AAAALLLLLLL the odds, today felt like a proper effort as I only had two walking breaks – my first walking hiatus after 20 minutes!! of continuous running and then only for a distance of 0.3km (yup I measured it on route planner) and the second walking break (approx 100 yards) was close to Marble Arch (today's finish line) . All in all 3 miles/ 5km in 33 minutes. Not too shoddy especially since it was followed by an hour long SUPERchick strength training workout also in the rain.
Extra gold star for today's efforts.
One thing I did notice was how much easier it is to pace myself when I’m not having to dodge one man, his dog, his pram and his wayward child on the pavement. On the downside, running that early in the dark means that despite my best attempts I did end up splashing through puddles and so my feet got totally soaked. Really NOT helping the blister situation. Might need to invest in some waterproof socks - these apparently exist according to SUPERtrish. However on a plus, the rain disguises the sensation of sweat running down your back (which is intensified when lugging a rucksac). Also when it's raining you get the added benefit of having your face spritzed constantly, which when running, is rather nice!
*As you may or may not be aware, I’m meant to be in the midst of training frenzy for my next mission: Running 10km everyday in February. To adequately prepare me for this undertaking, I did create a rather lovely training schedule back in December. Unfortunately the last time I looked at said training schedule was before Christmas! Now D-day is only three weeks away so I've decided a simple and more memorable plan is required, URGENTLY!
The revised training plan for run 10km a day in Feb 2011:
- D-day minus 3 weeks: – complete a total of 30km of running
- D minus 2 weeks: – 40km of running
- D minus 1 week: – 50km of running (to include a 15km run - OMG - I've never attempted to run this far in my life EVER.)
After today's efforts, D-3 Week's run total currently stands at 16.5km (Sunday – 5km, Monday – 6.5km, Wednesday – 5km) So tomorrow I'm planning a biggie - a 10km run from my house all the way to work.
REALLY, REALLY NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO MY FIRST 10km ATTEMPT OF 2011 xx
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BLOGS OF NOTE:As promised the Janathon blogs of note: In total there are 238 Janathon blogs (215 of these appear to carry one of five identical wordpress blog templates - not sure why? - I didn't think it was in the Janathon rules.) However here are, in my humble opinion, the BEST 26 Janathon blogs where I LOVE to loiter:
- Makes me feel good about getting to bed before midnight: http://www.jog-blog.co.uk/
- Mistakenly thought it was written by a guy - very funny: http://thereisasixpackunderhere.wordpress.com/
- On her third race of the year! http://gemmasjanathon.blogspot.com/
- Good quality blogging: http://www.lazygirlrunning.com/
- Has a COOLIO Ferrero Rocher burned counter: http://travellinghopefully.wordpress.com/
- Stylish and clean blog - borders on design perfection: http://www.insertcleverrunningpunhere.com/
- One of the overused templates but GREAT blog regardless: http://www.nataliebowers.org/blog/
- A blog that epitomises Janathon: http://irunitri.wordpress.com/
- GREAT writing: http://39midlifecrisis.wordpress.com/
- Insight into the male psyche - I am a tamagotchi!! http://richardjanathon.blogspot.com/
- COOL blogging: http://runhelenrun.co.uk
- Reminder that Janathon is a COMPETITION (recognise the header yet!!) : http://rosieblue89.wordpress.com/
- Best blog design: http://www.2011km.com/
- Love that he admits his c. 5 year old is his personal trainer. Plus Phil had the genius idea of running at midnight and so only having to complete 16 runs not 31!!: http://notmuchofarunner.wordpress.com/
- A poem everyday, normally rhyming couplets: http://runrideswim.blogspot.com
- BEST HEADER EVER: http://cakeofgoodhope.blogspot.com/
- Quality Running Blog: http://web.me.com/julespickering5/Joggingjules5/Blog/Blog.html
- Pitta bread novice and BRILLIANT at commenting on other people's blogs: http://shazruns.wordpress.com/
- Fellow SUPERchick and the chica responsible for my Janathon exploits: http://ksweeswee.blogspot.com
- Interesting photos: http://haikugirloz.com/
- A daring SUPERCHICK who gets funnier the more running she's exposed to. Hang in there GG - you had me in hysterics today - I feel your pain!!: http://www.junglegg.com/
- 100% FUN blog - e.g. want to know how to decorate your baby bump?: http://gropethechaos.blogspot.com/
- Good girly blog: http://ramblingsofamulti-tasker.blogspot.com
- Like this blog name and the fact that the author is a farming magazine editor: http://allcaddywumpus.blogspot.com/
- Marrying running and puppy training exploits: http://halftherice.blogspot.com/
- Random delight: http://marathonmiss.wordpress.com/
Here endeth the Janathon blog list. Tomorrow a really concise post is the order of the day, cross my heart xx
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