Done! Last Sunday was race day and I'm pleased to report I ran the 11km in 1 hour and 14 minutes and raised $1,400 for Migraine Foundation. It was a great day for a run across the bridge and the money you donated is appreciated and will be put to good use. Until next year :)
Picked up my race pack today, weather looks like it'll be good for Sunday. I'm sure my 11km will be a mix of walking and running (walk to bridge perhaps to enjoy the views a bit longer) but just grateful to be able to compete and raise money for Migraine Foundation. Thanks for your donations and support!
Last week I didn't get much running time in so I wasn't sure how I'd go running on Sunday. I set my expectations low, so I was quietly chuffed that I managed to run 6.5km without walking in 43 minutes. Yeah still a little slow, 6.37 mins/km, but it's progress from where I started when I ran 2 minutes, walked 2 minutes and repeated. With just over a month to go, might be time to start with some hill training...
Seven weeks to go until the event. Ran 5.5 km today - halfway to the 11km. Felt good, my back felt good while running, it was a bit of a slow plod but I've got a few more runs to go to nail the distance and time!
Yesterday I achieved my longest running workout this year, according to Apple Fitness. I've been easing back into it to make sure my back is okay so I've been following the couch to 5km training schedule. Yesterday my schedule of run 7 minutes, walk 2 minutes, repeat x 3 saw me achieve the super long distance of 3.72km. Ha! I did warn you it would be baby steps. My next 3 runs are scheduled to be run 8 minutes, walk 2 minutes, repeat x 3, so no doubt I'll crack the 4km mark then. It's all progress though right?
