Early As She Goes

Over the last few weeks I have been walking with Jo-Anne 2 - 3 times per week. We meet at her place at 7:00am and walk around the block. This week I have decided to get up that much earlier to give me time to run from my house to Jo-Anne's. This way I am forced into getting my run done early. My run to Jo-Anne's is up hill and so a gentle warm up, then the 2 of us walk for about 40mins on average and then I run home but add a circuit on to ensure I get at least 45 - 50 mins running time. This will increase over time.


I was done and dusted by 8:30 and my day was MEGA productive. I plan on doing this regularly whilst I'm walking with Jo-Anne.


In addition, I have Owen, a runner from way back and he is helping me with my motivation. He is going to run with me at least once a week, Wednesday evenings for now and we run for about an hour which will increase over time.


Apart from that, I am still going to Mike, the personal trainer, once a week although we missed Thursday. So far, that is going well. I enjoy it as he challenges me every week. It is NEVER easy.

Is Trying Through a Trying Time

Hi all,
Since my last post I have had some bad news. If you haven't heard already, my team mate, Philomen, was tragically killed in an explosion on 4 June. I have gone through a process of grieving and while I hope that the worst is over I still have the odd very difficult day.
Philomen would want me to carry on with my fitness and I have ensured that I have maintained that part of my life as much as possible. I have been out for runs, just local and once a week my boys join me to run the Pipe Line (6kms), as is their way of supporting me through this time. I have been going to see Mike, a personal trainer, and he has worked me pretty hard, especially my core muscles and upper body which I have never really done before. I also attempted to walk the mountains with Moana to see if I could find my own way without my guides, Philomen or Sharon. It is my intention to run them regularly for my marathon training.

I chose today to update my blog as it was the first day of my training program for the Auckland Marathon. My training began a few weeks back to build up my fitness for the program and I feel ready for it although may struggle with motivation...please help me out with that with your words of encouragement.

Day 1 of Week 1
Goal: 40 mins
Actual: 6.5Kms in 40mins

Marathon Training 2011 Has Begun

I'm back! Sorry for lack of entries lately. Believe it or not, I have been out there doing stuff but have had no particular goal in mind and so didn't feel the need to add an update but just to keep you in the know, I have kept up with the mountain climbs with Sharon and Philomen, been on the odd short run including the stairs at Crum Park with my boys and I have just started going to a personal trainer, Mike, with 2 other ladies which is an expense but I believe it is value for money. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm also walking with Jo-Anne 3 times a week.

Today is the first day of my marathon training. I'm planning a 6 - 7km run after I have picked my boys up from school and then I'll meet Jo-Anne and Karen for a walk to warm down. Let's see if I can keep it up this time!

I need a 3 month training programme to follow so if you have any ideas, please let me know. I also need people to run with so please join me, especially on the longer runs. Stay tuned!