Well, training has been a bit non-existent this week due to a niggling potential injury following last weekend’s planned 12 mile training run which actually turned into 10.5miles. Tuesday’s 6 miler was aborted after 2.5miles resulting in a slow cold walk home. Still, I’m resting this week until this Sunday’s 12 miler and with new trainers arriving tomorrow, I’m sure I’ll be good to go and get back on track with the miles. Up until now, it’s been going well and I have been feeling good after every run, with recovery time reducing and the endorphins kicking in. Last Thursday was the first run without any music at all following the unfortunate demise of my iPod but I managed it. I wasn’t sure if I could cope with a 12 miles ‘sans music’ so dug out the brick-like first generation of the iPod shuffle....maybe that’s where the injury came from; too much extra weight onboard! It’s funny how we get used to, and attached to, certain items, ways and superstitions; can’t run without music, can’t run without that water bottle, can’t run unless I wear a cap, can’t run unless I’m on the right side of my running mate (you know who you are!), only one song can spur you on to the end, got to have an energy tablet/bar at x miles, can run better in this t-shirt etc, etc. I’m also convinced that the much debated ice baths help too although it’s a mental struggle to get into the water in the first place but I feel much better afterwards. (I would recommend if you’re brave enough!) So how much of it is psychological and how much of these things really matter, really make a difference? If I’m honest, as long as it gets me through and round which ever course I am running, then I will keep on wearing the t-shirt, taking the energy tablet at the x miles, listening to the best running song and making sure my running mate is on the right side of me!
It’s just over a week to go until our Team JonesBig Weekend; Saturday 5th March being our fundraising evening followed by the Silverstone Half Marathon on Sunday 6th March. We’ve sold out on our fundraising night and have some great raffle prizes so we should raise a good bit of money on the night too. Maggies have been great with their support and the hall will be well kitted out on the evening to make it look as spectacular as possible. We’re all hopeful for a big night and that everyone has a fantastic time and we’re making sure we do all we can to make it happen! So, if you’re coming along and reading this, you’re in for a cracking night; if you’re not lucky enough to be coming then you’ll just have to check back here in a week’s time to hear all about it!
If you want to support us in our quest, you can sponsor us at www.justgiving.com/teamjones2011
Feel like I've run every mile with you although I draw the line at the cold bath!!
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