We did indeed!

There was a terrific atmosphere yesterday and particularly amongst the St George's team. Well done everyone!!

We did it!

Well done to the whole team for all of our efforts yesterday!

I'm feeling very proud of myself for running the whole way even though there were times when it was hard, either because I was getting tired or because I was stuck behind big groups of people going very slowly.

It seemed as though everyone had a great day and I'm pretty sure we've got some fab photos.  Rob will be sending those to me later after he's tinkered with them a bit then I'll post them onto Facebook and Liz will put some up on our website too.

Have a good post-race day! x

Rain Rain Go Away??

Bought new 'Blister proof socks', running leggings and a pink headband today.

Everyone is hoping for no rain, im not so sure.

There is nothing better than a refreshing run in the rain, providing its not freezing.
Im from Scotland where the rain is like Ice Cubes so anything above -5 will be fine.

If its so heavy i can blame my poor time on it :)

London will be busy due to a memorial service for 9/11
Whoever your running for give a thought to the families who lost loved ones on this day.

Happy running everyone, i'll be the bedraggled red faced woman in the pink headband and St Georges's Hospital t-shirt.
Be sure to give me a smile or wave as you all pass me at great speed.

:)

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday! Fingers crossed the 'Heavy Rain' forecast on the BBC doesnt materialise!!

Training Update

A potted history of my training since starting in earnest...
Method: walk-run-walk-run
Distance: 21 Aug - 2k outside; 27 Aug - 3k outside; 30 Aug - 3.5k outside; 2 Sept - 3k outside; 4 Sept - 5k at the gym (!!); 7 Sept - 3.5k outside
Plan for next 3 days: get to bed early!
Can't wait for Sunday, by whatever means I finish, and in whatever time, I look forward to crossing the finishing line!
Look forward to seeing you all.
Sheila x

Countdown!

I managed a very slow 5k this morning (37 minutes) and will be mainly resting now until Sunday. I hope that I can achieve a faster time on the day and like Maribel am really looking forward to seeing everyone in Hyde Park on Sunday!

Until then...

Stiff and achy

I've been training 3 times in the last week and my body doesn't know what's hit it!  My legs are achy and my shoulders are stiff, but I did manage to do a warm up 5k run this weekend and feel much more confident about the event this Sunday.  Sheila and I met at Virgin Active and thought we'd see how long it would take us to go the distance.  We achieved very respectable times and even managed to smile while recovering in a heap on the gym floor!

Really looking forward to meeting up with you all on Sunday and well done to everyone for the fundraising efforts so far!