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August 17, 2008
3:09
What a Marathon
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I stayed up to watch the marathon and I was so glad I did, the highs the lows it was incredible!

My heart went out to Deena Kastor when she had to stop when her foot "popped", she tried to go on but her foot wouldn't let her.
Reiko Tosa was also struggling but determined to go on, Liz Yelling fell and got right up there, but it was Paula Radcliffe that realy got me going, coming from the stress fracture and admitting she didn't have enough time to train and prepare, I watched as she she started strong and I could see the frustration in her face as she began to struggle, when she got to the stadium the tears rolled down my face, she was limping and obviously in pain but determined to finish, WOW!

These women all had their hearts in it but their bodies let them down, my body seems to be ready to run but right now my heart just isn't, HELP!!!!!

What a race for 38 year old Constantina Tomescu-Dita, she left the pack at the midway point and they never caught up.

P.S I know, I know race for life pics, tut tut
July 22, 2008
2:37
Abi's race for life
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Just a little teaser, will be back at the weekend with a proper post and more pictures, bear with me.
June 05, 2008
2:00
10 Reasons!
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5 Reasons why I shouldn't run the Bluewater Sheruns Heruns 10k
1. I forgot I entered for the race until the race pack arrived.
2. My race pack is the wrong gender
3. Its a 10k and not a 5k that I trained for
4. Will be my first ever race
5. I'm scared!
5 reasons why I should
1. New race pack should arrive soon
2. Will be my first ever race, yipee!
3. 5k has become a comfort zone, got to move out
4. I just know I can do it.
5. I've got to face my fears
May 16, 2008
12:40
Nike+ SportBand, Run with music or without - Declare yourselves!
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My name is Abimars and I'm a music runner!

I was asked my opinion on Nike's new SportBand over a month ago, received the Sportband a couple of days later and it took me ages to find my Nike+ shoes!
I'd bought a pair when I started the couch to 5k program. I just walked into Nike Town, asked for running shoes and was out less than 5 minutes later with the Nike air zoom hot shot+ no questions asked, what did I know then! Four weeks into the program and a bit wiser, I had a gait analysis done and my love affair with old faithful began.

The Nike+ SportBand is basically the Nike+ kit without the need for a nano, which is just perfect for me, since my main grouse with Nike+ was why it wouldn't work with a classic. The kit consists of a wrist band with a detachable link and a sensor for the left shoe. I had to download the Nike+ utility first, then charge the sport link in the USB port of my computer till it was fully charged, (took about 2 hours) slotted it back into the wristband and I was ready to go.
My regular blog family will recall that I haven't ever measured my pace or distance, just my time so it was with great trepidation during my run that I pressed the toggle and checked my pace, distance, time and calories burned. Hmmmnnn!

After my run I inserted the link into the USB port and it uploaded my run to the nikeplus site. Easy peasy! I got carried away with all the tools on the site, the graphs, joined challenges, set goals. I was like a kid set loose in a toy store!

I didn't calibrate the sensor, will probably have to go to a track to do that as I hear treadmills are no good, so I really couldn't confirm if the distance was accurate.

This was my second run without music, my first was after a fellow runner got attacked for his ipod. I started running with music, I find that I am easily distracted and get tired when I run without music. I need a steady beat to relax and think. There are some songs that just get me going and I play them when I'm beginning to wane.

I enjoyed using the SportBand and it was even better teamed with my ipod classic.

My name is Abimars and I'm a music runner..........
May 10, 2008
12:14
Be Back Soon.....
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Thanks for checking on me, I'm good just a bit under the weather, be back soon ......
April 18, 2008
10:46
Becoming a one hour runner - Week 8 Again!
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Day 1 run 30 minutes, day 2 run 36 minutes , day 3 run 49 minute weekly total: 115 minutes. I run on Mondays (Day 1) Wednesdays (Day 2) and Fridays (Day 3)

"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again"

I wasn't very happy with last weeks performance, it felt like too much of a struggle and my pacing was way off. I'm so close to the end and I don't want to spoil it or hurt myself by rushing when I'm not ready so I'm repeating week 8.

Day 1

Old steepy again, but this this time I didn't overdo it just slow and steady.

Day 2

A 36 minute run, no problems just took it slow.

Day 3

This should have been a Friday run but I figured I needed a couple of days to recover so I moved it to Saturday and what a difference it made. Although it does make me feel I still have a long way to go when I read how Steve runs practically everyday!
My run went well apart from the part where I tripped and grazed my knee, but I got myself up and finished and I'm now more confident to take on week 9.

I've finally moved to tae bo advanced, Billy Blanks got nothing on me lol, and I discovered some beginner free weights videos on youtube so I've started my strength training again.
April 13, 2008
10:36
Weekly weigh-in
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I really don't want to post these figures any more, I'm not happy. I'm putting so much in and I'm not pleased with the results I'm getting. What am I doing wrong? My running is going well, I'm eating healthy and definitely smaller portions, I'm taking my medication so why aren't the pounds shifting?

Rant done, I'm up a pound to 190lbs, body fat 33.1%
April 11, 2008
5:36
Becoming a One hour runner - Week 8
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Day 1 run 30 minutes, day 2 run 36 minutes , day 3 run 49 minute weekly total: 115 minutes. I run on Mondays (Day 1) Wednesdays (Day 2) and Fridays (Day 3)

Don't want to jinx it by admitting that that I'm loving the weather right now, oops I just did. Countdown to the London Marathon, and no I'm not running, I'm going to watch, but next year ....

Day 1
I increased my pace on old steepy and got much farther than I normally do but I was so out of breathe I thought I was going to collapse.

Day 2
My thighs hurt, my arms hurt .... I couldn't run after 20 minutes, serves me right for overdoing it on Day 1.

Day 3
Didn't need anyone to tell me about my pacing, my aching thighs was enough of a reminder, but surprisingly I was able to complete the run mainly due to sheer willpower. I'm considering repeating week 8.

Couldn't cope with tae-bo this week.
April 06, 2008
5:36
Weekly Weigh in
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I refuse to focus on my weight. Down a pound!
April 04, 2008
5:35
Becoming a One Hour Runner - Week 7
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Day 1 run 30 minutes, Day 2 34 minutes, Day 3 45 minutes weekly total: 109 minutes. I run on Mondays (Day 1) Wednesdays (day 2) and Fridays (Day 3)

Its so much brighter in the mornings now, I just wish the weather would take the hint and get warmer. There's a snow forecast for this weekend, we'll see.

Day 1
Repeat performance of conquering old steepy. Gotta look for a new challenge maybe I should just up my pace Hmmmn, decisions! decisions!

Day 2
Good run, its my Friday runs I usually have problems with. I'm considering moving it to Saturdays maybe having two recovery days would help.

Day 3
Couldn't resist not running don't think Saturday instead of Friday runs will work. Another struggle, my pacing was fine its got to be the distance. I saw someone running and walking and it took me back to my couch to 5k days and here I am on a 45 minute run! 3 more weeks to go and then I'll begin to focus on my splits.

30 minutes Taebo on my rest days, its so funny I just realized I've done the same DVD so many times I don't even watch the screen to change moves any more I actually know what's next.

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