Awesome Sportsman Run

OMG..... I was so glad that the clocks went back this morning as I didn't get home until 4am. I had a fantastic night at TheatreMAD Les Mis Gives concert at the Prince of Wales Theatre.  Such amazing performances from the cast of Les Mis and also front and back house plus the theatre fireman. If you haven't been to a TheatreMAD event you really should go. West End Christmas is the next one at St Paul's (The Actors') Church in Covent Garden on 5th December 2010.

Despite my late night show I managed to run 8.5 miles. It was great fun running with Dawn, Sue, Peter and Steve. Ran to the Sportsman Pub but woe is me they wouldn't stop for a quick beer before we turned back. This run was great as it was outside in the fresh air and rain!!! It makes such a difference running outside, especially when you run out of path and end up running on pebbles on the beach and jumping over the breakwaters.... those cobbles in the London Marathon will be easy peasy after this run!! Shame it was only 8.5 miles though and not 26.2 but hey it's a great start. It's also great to know that Peter is also running in the London marathon so looks as though I will have a running buddy for those long runs.. like 8.5 miles isn't long!! However, I shall be keeping a more careful eye on Peter as he got a lift after he stopped off for a pee!!

Mind you this is only pre-marathon training... roll on the serious training end of December.... I can't believe I had to run up a massive hill right at the end.... mind you I cheated as I walked up it... next time I will be running up it!!!  Dawn has offered to ride her bike when we get to the 20 mile stage in our training... I am so going to make sure she does that... haha I would much rather run it than suffer with a sore arse!!!

Next challenge this week is 17K.... cheers for that one Craig.

Awesome Sportsman Run

OMG..... I was so glad that the clocks went back this morning as I didn't get home until 4am. I had a fantastic night at TheatreMAD Les Mis Gives concert at the Prince of Wales Theatre.  Such amazing performances from the cast of Les Mis and also front and back house plus the theatre fireman. If you haven't been to a TheatreMAD event you really should go. West End Christmas is the next one at St Paul's (The Actors') Church in Covent Garden on 5th December 2010.

Despite my late night show I managed to run 8.5 miles. It was great fun running with Dawn, Sue, Pete and Steve. Ran to the Sportsman Pub but woe is me they wouldn't stop for a quick beer before we turned back. This run was great as it was outside in the fresh air and rain!!! It makes such a difference running outside, especially when you run out of path and end up running on pebbles on the beach and jumping over the breakwaters.... those cobbles in the London Marathon will be easy peasy after this run!! Shame it was only 8.5 miles though and not 26.2 but hey it's a great start. It's also great to know that Pete is also running in the London marathon so looks as though I will have a running buddy for those long runs.. like 8.5 miles isn't long!! Mind you this is only pre-marathon training... roll on the serious training end of December.... I can't believe I had to run up a massive hill right at the end.... mind you I cheated as I walked up it... next time I will be running up it!!!  Dawn has offered to ride her bike when we get to the 20 mile stage in our training... I am so going to make sure she does that... haha I would much rather run it than suffer with a sore arse!!!

Next challenge this week is 17K.... cheers for that one Craig.

Wahoo for Combat

What a great day..... Started off by going to see Toy Story 3... Awesome film... Shall defo go and see it again. Then did a bit of shopping... It was great as well buying clothes that are 1 or 2 sizes smaller!!! Bit of lunch... nice relaxing bath and a quick power nap... All nice and fresh and then it was a quick 3K in under 15 mins and then I walked 3K. Followed by an awesome combat session... I got the right old giggles in it cos we got told off (again) for doing it wrong... There was no letting up from Kelly though... Think we would have had to stay there all night long until we got it just perfect!!!
Great fun though as per norm. Followed by more shopping and a quick couple of drinks in the Wine Bar... non-alcoholic though.. Roll on tomorrow night as I am allowed wine and chocolate again.. whoop whoop!

Well impressed with myself!!!

Wahoo....... Someone set me the challenge of running 15K today so the run was on..... Please note I said run and not race as he is fit... and I'm trying to get fit!! I managed to complete it in 1 hour 24 mins 58 seconds.. Not bad really and I ran 10K in 55.34. This is the quickest I have ever run so I am really really chuffed with myself. Not sure if I would be able to manage it again but it's a start.
Just waiting for Craig to get back with his time.... no doubt it will be really quick as he ran a half marathon in 1hour 44 mins!! Looks as though I am going to have to try and get fitter quicker!!!

Update.... He did it in 1hour 14 mins.... So to be far I did really well.... so now I am double impressed with myself and have treated myself to some ice-cream..... that's how it is suppose to work isn't it??

It's way too windy and chilly out there!!! I was going to go for a run in the gym but instead I chose to run a bath... a far more relaxing option... Shall get back on track tomorrow. If I can't get into spin I shall go for a run in the gym... Think I am turning into a fair weather runner at the moment.. Even thinking about getting my passport sorted and booking a 'running' holiday abroad..... any excuse.