15 November 2008

I haven't run since last week, but it doesn't seem to matter because I made two other major developments:

1) I bought some running shoes and some headphones that will stay in
2) I entered a half marathon.

I'm doing the Bath Half in March. It's billed as being flat and relatively easy going. I can't wait!

10 November 2008

8.5 miles!

Well, 8.4 to be more accurate. It felt good, though, and for the first half it felt like I was actually running. And I could still walk the next day.

I remembered to check my watch before and after, and it took me about 82 minutes, meaning I do a mile in just under 10 minutes on average. Although that sounds ok, if I was doing a marathon at that pace it’d take me almost five hours.

I still haven’t bought headphones that stay on/in, or trainers that work well for running. I’m sure that the two purchases will propel me magically into double figures and I’m determined to make it to the shops before I run again.

I'm thinking of doing the Bath Half in March. It should be quite an easy target to aim for.