I did it, I signed up for the one distance I said I would never run! Have I lost my marbles? Probably!
So why have I signed up? Moment of madness? For the challenge? Too much Pimms? All of the above?!!! To be honest Ive signed up because I think I can do it (confidence wavering as I type that). Im running consistently, my fitness levels are pretty good at the moment, training is going well and more importantly Im enjoying running. Don’t get me wrong I know the training will be tough especially over winter but Ive done my training programme, if any one wants a copy send me an email, and I know the actual Marathon will be even tougher. Im mentally prepared for the hell I’m going to have to endure, I’ll probably cry, I’ll probably have to walk and I’m seriously considering taking butties with me just incase!!! I’m not actually aiming for a time I just want to get round alive! Although a satisfactory time would be a bonus. Physically as long as I can avoid injury, my training programme and the ‘Prehab not Rehab’ exercises (posted on Fb, twitter and Instagram) Im doing should help with this, and the dreaded winter colds training should go well.
There is another reason I am running the Manchester marathon, and that is to raise money for my friends baby girl who was born with brain damage and as a result needs specialist equipment to help make her daily life more comfortable, here is my just giving page if you would like to make a donation.
For now though, Ive Hatters half marathon (my 5th half) and English half 10k to train for in september. Marathon programme starts in November, I’ll keep you updated.
Sarah
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