I'm so not cool

So the closer the run gets the more down hill my training goes! I’m currently suffering with a horrible cold, which I’m also trying not to give to the rest of the team (although if they do get it maybe they won’t be able to run as fast). Is that cheating?

So far I’ve done one 6 mile run and it took me over an hour. From someone who used to play sport nearly everyday I’m pretty embarrassed! And getting pretty fat.

This week I hope to sweat my cold out with some good long runs.

The style of my jogging seems to change every time I run... I can just see me tomorrow, the snot running down my face my head bobbing, arms waving and all I’m worried about is my boobs moving or hitting me in the face.. This is NOT a cool look! Running isn’t cool…I’ve come to this conclusion. I often see people beeping at runners, but not me, not one bloody beep. I’m just not cool when running.

Anyway cool or not…I will update you on my running on Friday.

Steph

House revenge

This weekend proved to be a bit manic so I could only fit in two smaller runs around a nearby river. Lots of very cute ducklings and less cute barking geese, arching their wings and plodding towards anyone that stepped on the grass (the power of Christ compels you!). Other unexpected exercise included the running from the kitchen to the garage to get rags and such to soak up the water from a suddenly leaking washing machine and scrubbing the carpet after dropping a carton of milk on it. All this and a broken washing line. I am starting to think that I am not a domestic goddess…however I can make good cheese cake.



Christine

Sore knees…

So I decided this weekend was the time to turn up the training a notch. On Saturday I ran 4 miles, a mile of which was over a cow pat filled field. I really don’t know why they decide to do their business on the dented path but it meant that I had to do some funky jumpy dance type moves to avoid my feet being swallowed up to the ankle.

On Sunday I managed 6 miles and felt very pleased with myself. However I now have very sore knees (perhaps not helped by funky jumping over cow mess).



Christine

Running impressions...

Well, after the thrill of being mentioned in the local newspaper and the cascade of sarcastic texts that followed I was geared up for my run on Saturday. This was spurred on by the scary teenagers ripping up the mud on their bikes by the relief river and making clearly hilarious impressions of me running. Cheeky sods – I certainly do not sway my arms like that!

My plans to run on Sunday were scuppered by an impromptu trip to Chessington World of Adventures. A great deal of walking and indeed running ensued – so really a day of training only interrupted by a bacon and cheese burger at lunch time...

Christine

Road Run - 22/4

So the excuse is that I ran this after work, and didn’t eat anything energy boosting pre-run. Not toooo bad though I guess.

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Colin

Angel Delight

It has been a while since my last post but rest assured I have been running! I managed 3 runs over the long Easter break which almost made up for the chocolate and angel delight gorge!

Lack of a pedometer and any maps that go through the area I run (a relief river) it is difficult to measure just how far I’ve been going. I tend to run for around an hour and have been trying to increase it as the weeks go by. At the weekend I actually yelped at the woman that suddenly appeared from around a corner wearing a big purple puffa jacket – then I obviously had to pick up the pace out of embarrassment and this resulted in a stitch accompanied by hiccups. A good effort I think.

Christine

Inconstancy is my very essence

Training has slowed down recently due to illness, Easter, catching up on work and the wet weather. I managed to do a couple of 5Ks last weekend which went really well – I found a nice country route which does go past a disused canal, but it’s better than the roads and breathing in car fumes. This weekend looks to be a busy one again, but if I leave early enough tonight I’ll try and get a quick one in, plus Sunday is wide open (at the moment). I do intend to intensify the frequency but obviously there are a lot of conflicting factors involved!

Matt