Tuesday 9 December 2014

I Can See The Improvement

This coming Sunday at 5.30am I am going to be down at Kurrawa waiting to run 15km - yes, you read that right, 15km !!!  I hadn't realised that when I signed up that I wasn't going to get in the amount of training that I would need to be able to run 15km but I'm going to give it a try anyway.  I certainly will be walking some of the way but I have learned that there is no shame in walking - in fact, there are times when, although I have included some walking, I have actually landed up doing a faster time than when I ran the whole way.

I can see the improvements in my 5km and 7km times which is certainly encouraging.  Like Zoey says - I can't compare one run to the next because there are so many factors that will change how I run and the pace that I run but, over a period of time, I can look back and see the improvements that I've made which is what really counts (so long as I don't look all the way back to 2009 when I was running heaps faster than I am now !!)  At some point I will get back there - I'm just not there right now.

I have changed a few things - I got new running orthotics, I got new running shoes, I started using bodyglide on my feet, I got toe socks and I started to strap my knee - OK, so I changed more than a few things but at my age, I need all the help I can get when it comes to exercise !!!!  The main thing is that whatever it was that needed to be changed, has been changed and is working.

I want to thank A for his support and encouragement - there is no time that is not a good time for me to run according to him !!!  Whenever I say "I need to go for a run" - the answer is always - "Have fun" - to him, running is about having fun.  I am not quite of the same belief, I run because I like how it makes me feel, I run because I know it's good for me to exercise, I run because I want to get healthy but, at the moment, I don't run because it's fun.

I also want to thank my village - the amazing ladies at Operation Move - who are there, every step with me - who help to hold me accountable on the days I think I will get home and try to get out of running.  When I'm home from running, I go on FaceBook and let everyone know that I didn't dip out of running in favour of sitting on the couch / deck crocheting - the support and encouragement from them is just great and it certainly helps to keep me going some nights when I am plodding along the road.

A is away this week.  He has changed the division he is working in and will, in all likelihood, be spending more time away from home BUT that is OK.  I am getting used to spending time by myself - it's a pity that the time difference with K isn't more favourable because I could probably spend a lot of time chatting to her !!!  She is doing so well and is having such a great time over there.  She is certainly getting out and about and seeing the country.  I think Christmas will be a little difficult not having her around but, as parents, we have to let our children go and if it means that they live in a different country - so be it.  I think the fact that she is doing well is a testament to how we brought her up - and I will be taking some of the credit for that !!!! LOL

It's Tuesday which means it's #IBOT time with Jess at EssentiallyJess - I know that I haven't been linking in every week but sometimes life becomes more important than blogging.

Have the best day !!!

TFTD :  Your problems, weaknesses, setbacks, regrets and mistakes will teach you if you're willing to learn.  Or, they will punish you if you're not.

29 comments:

  1. My goodness what a great achievement, I'm so proud and happy for you! I bet you feel just fantastic. You seem full of live and happiness at the moment and I love that. What I don't love is all this rain and your concreting not getting done - BOO! xx

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    1. I'm also a bit over the rain although we did really need it. Not so much now that A is away and the grass needs to be cut.
      The concrete went down OK yesterday - the only problem is some paw prints which we are going to just have to live with !!
      Have the best day xox

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  2. What an achievement, I'd love to be able to run something like that one day. Go you! x

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    1. Thank you - I never thought I would be able to do it - fingers crossed for Sunday !!
      Have a great week xox

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  3. Awesome update. Go you. Am sure you will be fabulous on Sunday.

    Can I ask what shoes you bought. I have orthotics as well and need new shoes. And what is body glide? Xx

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    1. Body glide is anti-friction / anti-chaffing product - it works really well. The shoes I got were ASIC Nimbus - they really work for me. Good luck with your shoe shopping xox

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  4. Fantastic news! Good luck on your run - and ENJOY it!
    Yes, Xmas will be hard, but you are right, she's off doing something fabulous - and you'll be visiting her soon enough!

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    1. Yes - I plan on enjoying it - no matter how long it takes. Thank goodness there is no cut off time and they wait for everyone to finish !!!
      Waiting to confirm flights to see her in April - woohooo
      Have a fantastic day xox

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  5. Good on you and good luck!! I really wanted to be a runner but my body just couldn't handle it. Even walking is proving difficult at the moment as I've been diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis in my left foot (pain, pain, pain!!). Can't wait to hear how you go :-) xo

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    1. Plantar fasciatis sucks - have you tried having cupping done it ? Because it actually separates the fascia, it can give you some relief.
      Have a great day xox

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  6. Kate and Zoey are very energised and inspirational aren't they? All the best with your health and running efforts #teamIBOT

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    1. Thanks so much Sharon - have a great week xox

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  7. Oh my gosh, what an uplifting post! You are an absolute inspiration! Best of luck Kurrawa, you legend.
    xx

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    1. Thank you Mrs BC - I know it's been a long time between post but like I said, sometimes life gets in the way !!!!!
      Have the best day xox

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  8. Have an awesome run, and have FUN. If it's not fun, what's the point?

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    1. Exactly right - I plan on having lots of fun - running by myself is always fun so I don't see why this should be any different (except for the distance !!!!)
      Have a wonderful week xox

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  9. You are doing brilliantly. Good luck with it! I did 55km of power walking last week and my feet are a mess. You just reminded me I need to go to a podiatrist to find out if I need to use orthotics. Decent shoes would help me too.

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    1. WOW - that is excellent Pinky !! Yes, you need to look after your feet otherwise they will forever be a mess !!!
      Have a great day xox

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  10. You have done so well! I am so amazed of your achievements. You sound so positive here! It is so lovely to read your happiness. Good luck for this 15ks!

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  11. How exciting! You have come so far. Good on you! I'm glad you have got all the right gear and protection now. Bring on Kurrawa :) Good luck!

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  12. You are an inspiration, congratulations on reaching your new goal. I'm glad your new orthotics helped x

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  13. You are doing SO well, L! Your positivity is incredibly inspiring.
    Yes, it will be strange without K at home for Christmas, but just think of the fabulous adventures she's having.
    Thank you for always putting the good stuff out there x

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  14. The right gear on your feet would make a huge difference. I need to get some new runners, for walking though. Nothing like new runners for motivation.

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  15. Wow, a 15k run.. you are doing soooo well, well done.
    Taking a leaf out of A's book, I'll say have fun :-)

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  16. So happy for you! That's amazing that you're going to keep doing it even if it is a longer distance. Imagine how great you will feel after it. xx

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  17. That's a big run! I hope you feel great for doing it.

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  18. whoa!! That is absolutely awesome! I am super impressed!! hugs and high-fives to you! xoxoxox

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  19. Yay you! I hope you had a great time you should be very proud of yourself x

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  20. Finally catching up on blog readings, hope the run went well. Awesome to hear that K is enjoying being overseas and it is all going well, but buggy that A is going to be away lot more. Hopefully it won't be to long before your parents will be near you to keep you company. Have an awesome week :)

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