The last blog was only 5 days ago but it feels like an eternity!! The last 5 days have felt like a whirlwind! The week before the marathon I had something happen between myself and my Dad which has caused me a lot of stress! I have found it really hard to just keep bouncing along like usual and it really got under my skin. Thankfully I am feeling back on top of things and I have to be so thankful for such wonderful family and friends. My lovely husband and sister have kept me afloat and I can not really express to them what they mean. But the other saving grace has been some brilliant people in my life whom I run and chat with all the time. I will not name and embarress them but they know who they are :-)
Then on saturday at the striders run Ellie gave me a little book which was FANTASTIC!!!! It is called "The little book of Joy" and it gave me heaps to think about. Life is too short so I did two things I have been mulling about for a while. I bought a brand new car and a viloin! I used to learn the violin when I was younger and then stoped which I have regretted. So in the spirit of making the most of life I am going to learn again!! I am really excited about this and can not wait for it to arrive! We have been thinking about a car for a while and finally made the plunge!! So a snazzy new red holden is on the way :-)
The other great thing was running withEllie and a few girls at the striders 10km race on Saturday. Now it was a tough day and Ellie had a hard run BUT I found it such a fantastic experience to run with them and have the chance to encourage someone. sometimes the focus is on how fast, what was the time, was it a pb??? I just really enjoyed running with the girls, mucking about and having fun!
So enough soul searching and I will update the running stuff :-)
Friday 6th october
5km easy run with Ray
Saturday 7th October
2km warm up, 10km race. Deanne and I ran with Ellie and some others and finished in 56:56. This was not the pb Ellie wanted but she certainly had a gutsy run and finished with style!!
Sunday 8th October
Week: 68.5km
Month: 78.5km
Year: 2527.5km
2hr run with the girls! We covered 20km and it was hot and tough!! We were all tired and there was a fair bit of grumping and swearing :-) hehehe we finished in one peice and then had a yummy breakfast and swim at Clovelli.
Monday9th October
Rest day!!
So this week feels like a bit of a new start!! I am feeling happier and relaxed again and am looking forward to the next 6months and the build up to 6ft!
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8 comments:
Good to have you back again :) despite the pain it was a great run (I shall henceforth refer to it as a learning experience... hehe) and was awesome to have you and deanne and mel there with me. I might have to start trying to run with you guys on some of the longer runs and just see how long i can keep up!
i am glad you like that book - i think it is beautiful too - and a good reminder to enjoy what is here and now. thank you for reminding me too. i might buy a bike (oh wait - i did already!).
hehe - take care and see you thursday :)
And where is the mention of my PB!!!LMAO.
Anyway...You know, life is too short and hard enough sometimes to use the energy we have to hold on to anger or stress. I am glad to have helped in anysmall way i could, i am always here for you...always.
I have the GARNEN ready for next weekend...again, I KILL ME..hahahahahaha
Good to hear from you Kit - FWIW always remember it is you who controls your attitude - try never to surrender that power to anyone else.
So when do Ray's earplugs turn up :-) :-)
Some nice runs in that lot it was great to catch up at Homebush - well done Kit ;-)
Talk about hidden talents.
Can Razor drive a car? Looking forward to the first violin performance.
And thanks for not embarassing me :-/\
I'm sorry you've not been your normal self but pleased to hear you are feeling better. Perhaps you can bring you violin around and we can have a little recital. I can accompany you on the piano. We'll hold a CR concert!
You know you are a serious runner when you have those of weeks and still get out for a run and really enjoy it.
Running is great for the stress and to be doing a 20km run on an off week when there is no race coming up soon is a clear sign that running is something you enjoy and gives you benefits - physically and mentally.
Take care Kit.
I think I will go in search of that book :-)
As always it was so good to catch up with you again Kit. I just love your attitude to running and to other runners. Its always nothing but positive and truly inspires me.
Go on Kit... name them, embarass them ;)
According to CJ there are only 4 months, 3 weeks and 5 days til 6 foot!
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