Hi Folks
Back from Kerikeri and still alive :-)
I did what I set out to do, to run the Kerikeri Half Marathon in under 2 hours - just (1.58.54). I had hoped to get in a bit more under the 2 hour mark. But it was an incredibly hard run (not the course) because I felt bad all the way. Every kilometer was a fight, I can only hope that this will help me get through a Marathon.
The Kids had the tummy bug last week and I think I might have had a bit of that too, the humidity was huge (88%) and on top of that I developped a big blister early on in the race. Anyway it is over now and I know that I can run 21 km under tough circumstances which is probably a good thing considering I will have to do double that in less than a year!
Other than that the weekend was great and the street party on Saturday a lot of fun.
Next weekend we are meeting our team for the Lake Taupo Relay in February. That is my next big event, a team of 10 people run a relay around Lake taupo (160km).
Have a good week.
ciao
pia
New York Marathon Diary
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Countdown to Kerikeri
Hi Folks
It is only a few more days to Kerikeri!!! I did my last run today and now I am resting for Saturday. There are still a million and one things to organise for the weekend with kids, gear, the dog and so on.
One half of me is excited, the other half is a bit scared. I have not managed to lose any weight and I know a few kilos less would make a big difference. Anyway I will just have to drag the whole me along :-)
Generally I feel pretty good apart from a tight calf but I think I should be OK.
My fundraising for New York is another matter altogether. I have not had a lot of response yet and I am a bit worried. So if you have any good ideas please email me! Please!
Have a good week
Ciao
Pia
It is only a few more days to Kerikeri!!! I did my last run today and now I am resting for Saturday. There are still a million and one things to organise for the weekend with kids, gear, the dog and so on.
One half of me is excited, the other half is a bit scared. I have not managed to lose any weight and I know a few kilos less would make a big difference. Anyway I will just have to drag the whole me along :-)
Generally I feel pretty good apart from a tight calf but I think I should be OK.
My fundraising for New York is another matter altogether. I have not had a lot of response yet and I am a bit worried. So if you have any good ideas please email me! Please!
Have a good week
Ciao
Pia
Monday, November 8, 2010
On Track
Hi Folks
After my recent struggle with enthusiasm I have finally had a really good 17km run this past Sunday! It felt easy and I was not sore afterwards. Yeah!
This exactly a year out from New York makes me feel positive about my running. By the way the CatWalk team did great on the 7th - they all crossed the finish line. Congratulations to all!
Kerikeri Half is fast approaching and I am running my normal training until tomorrow and then start tapering.
So let me finish for today with a quote from Paul Tergat (a famous marathon runner):
“Ask yourself: 'Can I give more?'. The answer is usually: 'Yes'.”
Ciao
Pia
After my recent struggle with enthusiasm I have finally had a really good 17km run this past Sunday! It felt easy and I was not sore afterwards. Yeah!
This exactly a year out from New York makes me feel positive about my running. By the way the CatWalk team did great on the 7th - they all crossed the finish line. Congratulations to all!
Kerikeri Half is fast approaching and I am running my normal training until tomorrow and then start tapering.
So let me finish for today with a quote from Paul Tergat (a famous marathon runner):
“Ask yourself: 'Can I give more?'. The answer is usually: 'Yes'.”
Ciao
Pia
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