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11 September 2008
First Ever (sub) 9 minute mile ! :)
Really didn't want to go to the gym. Tired, grotty, sugar overload, Red Bull (Yuck but was sugar free) - thought I would either go into a diabetic coma or run like the wind. Took the risk. So RTTB have published the first 5 miles is flat, 5-10 miles is hilly parts, 3 miles flat. Thank goodness for... Read More...
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10 September 2008
Keep Smiling - Nearly There :)
Really didn't feel like running today. My knees are gettin crankier, particularly the left, although this is an improvement on the right thigh AND knee being bad, it's now isolated to my knee these days. Even putting the clutch down in the car was painful :( As I have a scary 10k race pace with... Read More...
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20 August 2008
Oh My Poor Brooks !
Day 3 of Diet : busting for chocolate - had none Walked 1.5 miles again to Bank Station from work. Got home (late). Changed into gear. Got into Car, whirr whirr whirr! AARRGGGHHH, was busy deciding on 15 or 16k on treadmill tonight Went back indoors, started raining. Grabbed baseball cap and went back... Read More...
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19 August 2008
Was feeling guilty..
.. last night, at chilling on the sofa in front of the soaps, instead of fit/fat club including a run as the-ever-so-supportive-lili had suggested. Diet: Day 2 of Rosemary Conley 2 week kick start (no alcohol!). I can lose half stone in 2 weeks on this - then another stone to go ;) 5.30 am alarm went... Read More...
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11 August 2008
Where Am I So Far?
Each year, I like to set myself personal achievements, and this year is all about me. I enjoy raising money for charity, and benefitting from personal fitness at the same time gives personal motives too. Last year I trained for Playtex Moonwalk, which is 26.2 miles through London wearing decorated bras... Read More...
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