Stratford 10k

I am pleased to announce that todays race went exceptionally well sub 49 mins for 10k-not bad at all considering I have knee issues-photos being put on the website-big thanks to Mandy,Chris,Laura, Emma and Matt who ventured out in poor weather to cheer me on, love you all lots-big thanks for all the kind words.

one day to go

weather for tomorrow doesn't look the best-concerned 'bout the knee all thoughts of time have gone out the window-Finishing the 10k is all that matters, that and the sponsorship.

2 days to go

Only two days to go and my last run was hampered by knee pain-am getting concerned that I will struggle to complete. My original goal was sixty minutes went down to fifty five minutes now its to complete. Looking forward to Stratford and hoping I do myself justice.

half a grand

A big milestone has been reached £500 in pledges-sponsorship. Massive thanks to all you superstars.

dodgy knees

Had to stop running this morning due to bad knee pain. With only one week to my first ten k this is a problem, I have had my new trainers of Laura to see if the quality of the trainers helps. These niggles are starting to get me down.

Today is new trainers trial day-if that doesn't cure this Knee issue,its off to Boots for some orthotics-shoe insoles. This running is getting pricey.

personal best

Tuesday night 5k was run in a p.b of 23mins 22 secs a whole minute faster than previous. Wednesday's efforts curtailed through a knee joint pain after 3.5 miles. I'm thinking distance over speed may be the way forward.

Sponsorship update £400 has been and gone looking to get to £500-thats way beyond my expectation. Thanks to all.

top top day

Day has been a quality day-the sponsorship is approaching £350 and I have reached my goal weight at weight watchers. Big thanks to Judy and the meeting-you have helped me keep going.
Onwards and upwards.

Saturday morning plod

six miles this morning in windy conditions (at the end unfortunately) in 55 minutes approx' thught it was 45 but found my watch had stopped.
Six miles this morning-Knee felt crap-paced Mandy most of the way.

target reached

Big thanks to all who have so far donated and managed to reach my original target of £200-its onwards and upwards the next target being £300!!!!!! Big respect to Chris for the web page it looks really good and many thanks for all the kind words about the web. Still got a niggle in my calf ran on treadmill and weights over the last two evenings.

Have applied to enter the London Marathon via a runners world/Lucozade competition-a long shot.

weight loss

disappointing weight loss this week only 0.5lb-that makes 3 stone all told. Signed up for Stafford half marathon today.

website

We are currently looking to develop a website relating to this blog and my efforts-Keep ya posted.