New Start

OK so it may not be January but the new school term has started and new targets have been set!  I've loved getting back to work, even if it is just getting back into a routine.  I've eaten, drank and been merry and now it's time to work hard.

Targets -

• Stop eating so much sugar
• Increase mileage to 50 - 60 miles per week
• Lose 1/2 stone by end of September
• Get faster on the bike (beat my mid argyll tri time)
• Get faster at swimming (aim to swim minimum of 3 times per week)
• Get faster at running (46 min 10k by 2015)

General rule I suppose is to get faster!  Which means not just increasing the quantity of training but improving the quality - I do endless 'plodding' miles that don't help me!  The Campbeltown Running Club training calendar has been updated to incorporate more intervals, hills and track sessions over August and I've thoroughly enjoyed the last few training nights that's given me a kickstart to my new regime giving me 49.5 miles last week, aiming for 51 next.  I feel fitter already!

My exercise has also boosted me mentally.  I've been a bit down over the summer but after a run, swim or class it instantly changes my mood. I wasn't going to do Tarbert 10k as I'm not race fit yet but got a last minute place this week and ended up doing both the 5k and 10k races with my wee sis Maz (part of her Great North run training) as well as some mileage inbetween to give me 13 miles overall - and loved it!  It was pouring with rain.  It was windy.  It was hilly.  But locals and Campbeltonians came out to cheer us on as well as the other runners smiling and cheerng as they ran past. Well done everyone who took part, it's impressive to see so many people challenge themselves and what an achievement for every single runner to cross that line.  It is so inspiring to see people from all ages, all sizes, all abilities taking part in races.  It really was a family affair again with my mum well in her fifties (lol) competing in the 5k again and getting a great time.  And of course, well done to all the organisers too, I know the stress of organising a race so well done - a brilliant event!  

 

CRC smiles despite the rain

A fuzzy me and maz with our TWO medals

Hubby on the podium again :-)

I'm so glad I did it - it certainly did put a smile on my face as well as give me a lovely new t-shirt and 2 medals.  My husband Stuart, also who hadn't planned on running it, ended up coming 2nd!  And managed a 38 minute 10k in those conditions!!  I'm so proud of him.  The race has given me a welcome boost and some motivation for getting stuck into some training/races in the near future.  Let's do this!