That was the year that was as they say. I won't miss 2006. It hasn't been a brilliant year really has it! OK so TrailWalker was a definite high! Getting a new job was too but there was the car crash, the PF, the tendon strain and a huge dose of "CBA 'cos it's too hot". On top of that was was a half PB that was beaten by another PB, a 5k race which was my 1st 5K race without walking and then my best run of the year averaging 10:44 pace a few weeks ago.
That left me with an annual mileage of 397 that was just too close to the 400 to leave. So today I got up, dragged Gnome out of bed and headed towards the Cavern. After much discussion my car was loaded with Mr Speedy, Gnome, el Bee and Haggis and we were off to Lichfield for the Last Chance 5k and 2k fun run. Gnome and I were going to do the 2k but we got there too late so had no choice (coughs loudly and forgets the organisers offer of waiting for us) but to do the 5k! Gnome has only run one race before (the 3k a few months ago) and has never done 5k what so ever! I was happy to race 2k but less confident about 5k.
The course was tough. Wet muddy and slippery for 80% of each loop (it was 2.5 laps round a park) with a small amount of tarmac path. Road shoes were NOT ideal! Somehow I managed to keep trotting along and finished without any walking but lots of slipping in 35:18! A new PB (old one of 34:20 was SHORT!) so very happy especially as I know it would have been at least 1min quicker on roads. Gnome also completed the course very tired and red in the face. I was SOOOOOOo proud of him and I'm waiting to be told I am the world's worstest mummy once the DOMS set in!!
So 2006 finishes with 400m and a PB! Plus several hours in the company of some brilliant friends!
Tomorrow I am off to Manchester and a hotel where I will think my new year through and plot and plan! I do know 2007 will be shorter races, faster races, and hopefully the 5K swimathon but more on that Thursday once I am back and recovered!
In the mean time you all have an amazing new year and here's to a fantastic 2007!
That left me with an annual mileage of 397 that was just too close to the 400 to leave. So today I got up, dragged Gnome out of bed and headed towards the Cavern. After much discussion my car was loaded with Mr Speedy, Gnome, el Bee and Haggis and we were off to Lichfield for the Last Chance 5k and 2k fun run. Gnome and I were going to do the 2k but we got there too late so had no choice (coughs loudly and forgets the organisers offer of waiting for us) but to do the 5k! Gnome has only run one race before (the 3k a few months ago) and has never done 5k what so ever! I was happy to race 2k but less confident about 5k.
The course was tough. Wet muddy and slippery for 80% of each loop (it was 2.5 laps round a park) with a small amount of tarmac path. Road shoes were NOT ideal! Somehow I managed to keep trotting along and finished without any walking but lots of slipping in 35:18! A new PB (old one of 34:20 was SHORT!) so very happy especially as I know it would have been at least 1min quicker on roads. Gnome also completed the course very tired and red in the face. I was SOOOOOOo proud of him and I'm waiting to be told I am the world's worstest mummy once the DOMS set in!!
So 2006 finishes with 400m and a PB! Plus several hours in the company of some brilliant friends!
Tomorrow I am off to Manchester and a hotel where I will think my new year through and plot and plan! I do know 2007 will be shorter races, faster races, and hopefully the 5K swimathon but more on that Thursday once I am back and recovered!
In the mean time you all have an amazing new year and here's to a fantastic 2007!
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