Did my last 'big run' today. I ran down the Coast Road/Jesmond Road, which is essentially a long, straight road to the sea (hence 'Coast Road'). I didn't get as far as the sea - my original plan was to run to Tynemouth, which is 8 miles away, then get the Metro back. Until Tim pointed out that it would make more sense to do it the other way round, and save the good people on Tyneside public transport from having to smell me/witness my sweatiness. In the end, I gave up on the idea altogether, and just ran along the Coast Road for 45 minutes, then stopped and ran back the way I had come. It took me just over 1 hour and 33 minutes, and according to MapMyRun, I ran 9 miles! NINE! I don't even walk that far without grumbling about my feet and wishing I could have a pint. And I don't have any aches and pains, apart from the second toe on my right foot, which is a bit sore for some reason. So, I'm very pleased that I can run that far, and very pleased that between now and the Great North Run, I only have to do a few 3-milers. Awesome.
Also, I've started collecting sponsorship money (I need to raise £340 - eep!). That's probably the biggest challenge now. The link to my JustGiving page is on the right hand side of my blog, but can also be found
here.
As mentioned in my previous post, I have some vouchers for the Great North Run pasta party. Needless to say, my imagination ran away with me a little....
2 comments:
I've just done my last big run too - 10 miles in 1 hour 40 minutes ( another 1 hr 40 mins of my life I'll never get back ). Time for a pint to rehydrate now ( like daughter like mother )Christine x p.s. I'm not keen on pasta; could I have a chip party instead?
Good work Lizzy, looks like you're getting there.
Christine - I think your chip party sounds like a winner!
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