Cardiff half marathon.

I have now sent off my application form for the Cardiff half marathon, it's in October and will get me to increase the mileage. I've done done three in the past but now have to get my fitness up again and start a again so to speak.

Here's a link for it: http://www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk/

Today I went out for a short 6.8k run, to get back into it after another stressful week. It's getting so hard to fit it in with the eldest off school and the girls school wanting a piece of you etc etc.. So I'm going to get regimental and put a time to it and do the looooooong runs on a weekend.

I have also managed to put on 2lbs as the wine was aflowing and I was picking a lot the last week.. So will weight myself next Monday and hopefully it'll drop off *fingers crossed*..

A very up and down week.

I've been a bit under the weather recently and bogged down with home "stuff". Managed a run last Tuesday (a 10k in the rain) and had time out for a few days as had a bit of a dicky tummy issue amongst other things gong on! I've indulged a bit and have stayed the same weight haven't put on or lost any..

Yesterday after a break I did a sunny 6.8K run, felt a bit tired but was nice to get back out there. Taking the time off was a killer, as running is like taking a happy pill and keeps you on the straight and narrow.

Hopefully next week I'll be back at it. Also need to fit in the tuition for my son and hospital appointments,fighting for a school for the eldest as he hasn't got one at this present time, the kids social life, and mounds of washing and ironing and housework etc.. So wish me luck!

Getting faster.

Went on a 7.4K run yesterday (didn't want to do a long one as I was off to a step class in the night)and found myself almost sprinting towards the end. No stopping on the hills and could have gone on much longer, now a few months back I would have been stop/start etc but I'm so pleased with my progress. I'm logging all my runs on motionbase so I can see where I'm improving.

So my mum ended up watching the children and I went to a step class last night in Maindy.. Being competitive I ended up upping the step and really went for it, I was going to do boxercise afterwards but was knackered and needed to take my mum back to Penarth.

I really need to get some new clothes as everything hangs like a sack on me, I have to yank up my trousers and even fold them over!! At least I have my sports bottoms from when I was running last time and they fit..

A long day today,popping in to see my friend tonight until the girls finish their trampoline lessons, might go for a run later but might use it as a rest day as I didn't get much sleep and want to avoid injury..

Rest day

Well not really I have loads to do but a rest day regarding the running.

Last night I did over a 9K run (5.73 miles) more of a recovery run, got lost most of the way as the pavements kept running out and I had to cross the road constantly. I felt very tired as I'd already had a long day with the kids etc and didn't eat properly so was running on empty. Tomorrow when I train I'll make sure I have a huge bowl of porridge with golden syrup before I set off.

A 13.5k in the sun.

A beautiful day for a run in the sun with some new music on my MP3. The downside was the bloomin' pavement ran out on the other side of the road back from Newport!! So I had a mile of grass with potholes so had to fast walk it and then my middle toe on my left foot decided to hurt..

In the end after clearing the never ending potholed grass I ran the last 2 miles back, I was disappointed as my time was good until then.. but on the plus side I have now run the furthest since I got back into running in February.. Got in downed a pint of squash and 2 mugs of tea and a boiled egg and soldiers ...*bliss*

Then decided to mow the two lawns while I was on a roll.. Had a nice warm bath tonight to avoid achy bones tomorrow. Can't wait to map my next route tomorrow.

Running the day after Curry and wine..

Is a bloody bad idea! Headed off for a 10K this morning down to Roath park and back and felt a bit iffy.. I got as far as Burger King on Newport road (on the way back from Roath park) and had to use their loo.. 5 minutes later back on the road and ran the rest of the way home. A very hungover and curry bound run today, at least I completed it..

I thought I'd try some Reflexology today too at the Halcyon Daze £20 for an hours worth. It was pleasant and relaxing but I might try some other "treats" to help myself destress, they have a lot on offer there too.. Still feeling a bit rough even now, so having some fish in butter sauce and steamed veg and plenty of water.. Ian got me a running mag and they have a few runs in Cardiff to follow so I'll be doing those routes in the future..

Roll on tomorrow, I'm going to try an 8-10 miler to Newport and back..

I'm offically addicted

I went for a run yesterday another 10K, then took the kids swimming and went in with them.. Then disaster.. I got the children some chips as it was too late to cook and I pinched some, then pinched some prawn crackers and some Easter egg and....opened some dry white wine!!

I've been awful over these past three days, I've not run for two of them as I haven't had anyone to have my lot and ended up snacking and relaxing with the dreaded wine!! My next weigh in is next Monday and I know it'll be baaaaaaad.. I wanted to go for a run today but no one to have the kids, I'm desperate to run. It's like having an endorphin itch that I can't scratch. So I guess I'm well and truly addicted to running and have the running bug.

Roll on next week as things will be back to normal and not so hectic, I have booked my mum for a few step/boxercise sessions too as well as the running (scrap that she has to work :-( ). So kind of back to normality after this Easter egg filled blip!