Monday 23 March 2009

Back on track

Given how accident prone I am, you'd be forgiven in thinking I'd been hit by a bus. Fear not, I'm still here. And everything has been going well.

I've always said I'm a firm believer that everything happens for reason. Getting injured when I started out too quicker, was the best thing that could happen. I started running again two weeks ago - after two weeks off - and feel much better for it. My body feels stronger, fitter and totally ready to get back into training. I haven't started any speed work, as putting too much pressure on myself was what set me back.

I've been running 5-6 miles every other day. I haven't bothered about pace, but I've been averaging 9m/m and just enjoying it. Losing a few pounds has made a huge difference and I feel like my lungs have doubled in size. Maybe that's why having babies makes women better runners? :-)

My plan is to start introducing some long reps and tempos and gradually increasing my mileage. Seven weeks until the Glasgow Women's 10K and over four weeks until I have to take on the 43m Devils race. Yikes! Not much of a jump, eh.

I've got a new toy to play with - a Flip Mino video camera. It's a really nifty wee gadget. So light and easy to use. So you can expect lots of video posts soon.



I plan on catching up with everyone's blogs over the next couple of days. I've lost count of the amount of times I said "I just don't know where time goes".

Happy belated Mother's Day to all you Mommys out there.

3 comments:

Rachel Jayne Stevenson/Rogers said...

Great to hear you are back and enjoying-not stressing! You just solved my problem trying to think of a birthday pressie for Jeremy..the flip mino looks like to perfect gift!
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Subversive Runner said...

Happy First Mommy's Day to you, Debs.
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Anonymous said...

Hi,

Did Marco organise suitable Mother's Day gifts/treats????

Pleased to hear you are back running, was wondering how you were getting on.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sun.
Caroline
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