Ok so you know how everyone has a barrier that they need to break through to succeed? Well I kind of believe that part of life is about breaking through barriers & for me, for this run, my first barrier was 15 miles. I thought if I could run 15 miles, what is another 11.2? After happily bursting through that barrier I needed to then know if I could make it on my own, without feeling the pressure from the other runners or the trainers. Essentially if I could motivate myself, by myself, to run a solid distance then I would be on the right track.
My target for the weekend for my long run was 17 miles. Partly because it was only 1.5 miles more than the previous weekend, but also because of my plan, it’s all about the plan Stan. So sunny Saturday arvo rolls round & I don my running gear, with my recently refreshed ipod (thank you music sponsor you are gorgeous) & start my journey. For every journey begins with the first step… Victoria Park was fairly busy, but it was an excellent way to finish my day. I managed to quite comfortably finish the 17 mile target I had. Well when I say quite comfortably I was absolutely exhausted! My legs had begun to nag me at about mile 12 maybe 13. So I did feel as though 17 miles was good, now I have less than 10 to add to that & voila you have a marathon just like that! But I managed to prove to myself that even when you are tired, have no one around to kick you up the backside you can still break through those barriers you just have to try a little tenderness, no you just gotta keep on truck’n! I did until I got home, cos then I crashed out on the couch, but I did sleep so well that night…
Also on the donation front I seriously need help, so any fab ideas please, please speak up!!!!! HELP ME!!! Visit my page www.bmycharity.com/EmzTakesOnLondon
Arohanui
Em
Monday, 3 March 2008
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