Nethertheless! I completed my 10kms, in 62 minutes which in the end, was a pretty respectable time considering. And I have learned a couple of things along the way... and a couple of things I was reminded of.....
1. Stretching is not over rated..
2. running when injured makes the injury worse (who would have thought??)
3. be very specific when ordering coffee in the McDonalds drive-thru at 5am, they are a little sleepy and don't listen very well..
4. your mind is more powerful than you think...
5. there is ALWAYS something left in the 'tank', you may just have to dig to find it..
6. be grateful for what you have (I'm talking those legs again), there is always someone that would swap in a heartbeat....
7. these events are NOT just for athletes, they are for anyone willing to have a go. The atmosphere is amazing, everyone there for the same positive reason!
8. rest and be kind to your body, it is just as important as the hard work...
My husband has likened me to a racehorse and says I now need to go out for a spell.. (at least he didn't suggest I be made into glue!). So now that I'm on an enforced rest, I have even more reason to sit and create!
(my wonderful friend Kath(left) and I BEFORE the race..)
Michelle xx
4 comments:
What a cracking time!! A tremendous effort Michelle! Rest those bones now...and enjoy the enforced creating. Wishing you a wonderful weekend :)
Well done to you. you should be proud of those pins of yours. Lets have coffee soon? r u going to the Bris style indie market tomorrow?
So proud of you, Michelle!
x
I also run but don't mention it on my blogs. It's a great way of forcing my brain to 'wind down'!
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