After nearly two years of training for the MK Marathon, I wasn’t expecting an injury on marathon day. The first part of the day was full of excitement and nerves for us zero’s, after all we were about to embark on a journey of a lifetime. Little did I know what was in store for … More I wasn’t expecting that!
I’m standing at the start line to Oakley 20 and there are approximately over 800 runners in front of me. My heart is pounding, and my head is saying “I can do this, it’s just 4 x 5-miles.” What I wasn’t expecting was I needed the loo. Was it nerves, or did I really need … More Never Give Up!
Last Sunday we took on the Silverstone Half Marathon Race. Prior to the run, Hannah, James and I (Zero to Hero runners) did a warm-up of 4-miles. We were using Silverstone as a training run, which hopefully would total 17-miles. The first lap of Silverstone Race Track was fun, taking photos of us with the … More The Ups and Downs of Marathon Training
My expectation last week was to run the MK Winter Half Marathon with the other Zero to Hero’s. The Wednesday before the event I got an infection, and had no choice, but to visit the doctor. She prescribed antibiotics, and oddly enough I didn’t ask her if I could run in the half-marathon, I just … More Expectations!
Looking back on 2015/16, I realise now I did too much too soon. I had one injury after another, and I was starting to think that maybe my body just wasn’t cut out for running at the age of 62. It never occurred to me that maybe I needed to do other “stuff,” like cross-training. … More Goals, Fitness and Challenges!
My run last Sunday was simply lovely. We set off from Stony Stratford, which took us along the River Ouse, which meandered gently through a wild meadow. Although the sun was shining, it was cold, and when running you don’t realise how cold it actually is. By the time I got home my lips were blue. … More Mindset
It’s not often that I run on my own, but last Friday I did! My new running buddy was enjoying herself in Amsterdam. The weather was a little miserable, raining and windy, but it wasn’t the weather putting me off. I just got in my head that I really didn’t want to run on my … More Solo Running!
Today is the first day of the New Year, how exciting is that! I’ve just spent some time today looking at the Marathon Training Plan figuring out how I’m I going to manage my time with work, family commitments and training. It did seem a little daunting at first, that was until I stopped and … More A New Year, A New Beginning!
The Zero to Hero’s tackle the MK Winter Half-Marathon 13th December, 2015 in the rain! I’m still buzzing from the day and keep reminding myself that I / we ran 13.1-miles! As I reflect on the day, I surprised myself in that I REALLY enjoyed the race. I even found myself talking to other runners, … More The Big Day, Came and Went!
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