Run Review

Date: Sun 11/04/2011

Time: 11am

Weather: Sunny. 15c.

Pace/Type: Race - Highworth 5 mile.
Course: Country Road
Shoes: Nike Pegasus+ 27
Clothes: Adidas short sleeve top. Adidas shorts.
Health: Good
Distance: 5 miles
Time: 42:56
Comments: My second ever race, and I have to say, although nerves weren't as bad as last Nov, they were still there. Hence me forgetting my watch!!!! Jeez you cant take some people anywhere! But still, what a lovely day for it! I was well hydrated and lotioned up. I positioned myself at the back we were off.  I tried to forget that I thought I needed a 3rd wee!

First couple of miles were just about settling into my pace. I was happy when I saw the route was all country road (which I love). I was gently passing people through miles 1-3 and it sounded like someone had latched on to me from what I could hear, but I just concentrated on my breathing and pace. Was going really well.

4th mile started to tell a bit and I wondered if I'd gone out to fast and left nothing for this hill that I was told about at the end. Well... the hill was a MAHOOOSIVE HILL!!! It just kept going up... and up... and up. But I was determined not to walk it. There were people stood outside their houses clapping which was nice. My chest was heaving round the bend at the top, where there was another mini hill. Got over that and it was on to the finish. I felt shattered, wasnt even thinking about the time. Mrs Matt and #1 were at the finish line. Made it 

When I crossed the line, one of the stewards took my number and said 'Well done, 43 minutes'... I said '43 minutes? Really?'. To say I am please is an understatement .

Date: Thurs 07/04/2011

Time: Midday

Weather: Sunny. 15c.

Pace/Type: Easy
Course: Work Course. Road/Trail.
Shoes: Nike Pegasus+ 27
Clothes: Adidas short sleeve top. Adidas shorts.
Health: Good
Distance: 5 miles
Time: Not timed
Comments: First run which scholl sports orthotic insoles. Went well. No sign of shin issues. Hard run due to lack of this distance.