05/09/2010 13:57
Getting nervous!
Just realised that my 10K run is NEXT WEEK! Oops! I've not done much running training but I have been doing more walking so hopefully I'll be OK. I know I'll finish it, even if I have to crawl over the finish line as I'm raising money for my local hospice, Bury Hospice. No way will I let them down. Last year I completed the Great Manchester Run in 1 hour 57 minutes. I know that's not a great time but with my knee and back being the way they have been, I'm just happy to finish. This year I'm determined to do it in less than 1 hour 45 minutes - knocking over 10 minutes off my time. Fingers crossed eh?
Even though the scales don't say I'm much slimmer than last year, my mind and tape measure say that I am - tried on the tshirt I wore last year and it's more like a nightie now! Here's a reminder of what I looked like last year - ew!
Hopefully you'll notice the difference when I upload pics after the run next week. Then again, I may look exactly the same and the difference is all in my head, who knows?
Do any runners have tips on what to do bag wise? The bag I had last year did my head in. I have to have one because I have to have my phone, car keys and cash with me as there's no-one coming to watch me that can hold all that stuff for me while I run 
. If it wasn't for the phone, I'd probably just shove it all down my bra, a key and a tenner will fit no problems down there!
. If it wasn't for the phone, I'd probably just shove it all down my bra, a key and a tenner will fit no problems down there!If anyone does want to sponsor me, even a couple of quid will make a difference, you can at http://www.justgiving.com/newhomeforburyhospice . My employer, O2, will also double what I raise too so £2.50 will turn into £5. Bury Hospice is a fantastic cause and they need all the money they can get at the moment.
I'll keep you posted on my training progress this week but I've just done half an hour on the Wii Fit, does that count?