Thursday Training (27.10.11)
After Tuesday's disastrous run, I was determined to go out and have a better training session Thurs evening. We ran to the Leas and did 1,2,3,4,3,2,1 minute reps with half recovery. I fully enjoyed the session and ran well. I managed to keep just behind Fay and co today which was a bit of a boost after Tues.
Cross Country - first race! (29.10.11)
Woke up for the Cross Country feeling sniffly and nervous - luckily I had to work on a presentation for work all morning which kept me entertained and my mind off of the looming race!?!
I can honestly say that I didn't enjoy any part of the race - I would probably go as far as to say, I found the half marathon and climbing Mount Kenya easier! I had really bad stomach cramps from the start and it got to the point where I nearly gave up. All members of the club overtook me and I was one of the last which also left me feeling disheartened. I got to the steep hill at the end of the first lap thinking that I might give up for the first time ever. I am not a defeatist! If anything, I am usually so stubborn, that I would continue even if my leg was falling off - as was the case in a ski race years ago when I broke my arm but finished the race first! I am waffling, back to the point... I owe my completion of the race to Mick - who ran with me down the slope of the second lap. He gave me some good advice, some tough love and some encouragement to catch the lady in front. Standing up straight and having a focus definitely helped. I managed to overtake at least 9 people on the last half lap around and had a sprint finish. My time was 31: 29 which I was a little disappointed in, particularly when I look at some of the other times but I was aiming to beat Mum's time of 31:35 last year, so in perspective and considering my shaky start where I could have walked faster than my run, I suppose it wasn't too bad!
I must, must keep up these training sessions with Fay at the weekend!
I would also be interested to know if anyone else has had these pains. It's like a deep, intense throbbing that makes me want to bend in half and lay on the floor. Any ideas?
To end on a positive, the club really is supportive, I love being a part of such an enthusiastic, encouraging team!
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