13 weeks and counting.......

I've been training really hard over the last week and kept to my schedule for a change.

Thursday I ran 4 miles, then Friday was a rest day. On Saturday we all went to Mote Park in Maidstone so the kids could play in the playground with Peter while I ran around the big park. I'd forgotten how wet it had been and 3 miles later I was caked in mud. At one part the path was so water logged and muddy I had to go across an overgrown field that was more like a bog in places. At least my new trainers don't look new anymore - more a mud colour !

Sunday was my long run day - 8 miles. I'd arranged for Mum & Dad to look after the kids so Peter could come with me on his bike. I thought the fresh air would do him good as he's had a nasty cough and cold. All was going well until we'd gone about 2 miles and had to go up a really steep hill. By the time I'd reached the top I couldn't see Peter behind me, so I carried on thinking he'd catch me up on his bike. Eventually I saw him, walking with his bike in the distance, coughing his head off. He was going to ride home while I carried on, so he sat on a wall to get his breathe back first. He was still there when I ran back. I don't think he'll be coming with me again until he's better !!!!

Monday was a day of rest, Tuesday I ran 3.5 miles and then finally today 5 miles. It is all starting to get a bit easier. I hardly ever stop to walk now where as a few weeks ago I would stop every few hundred yards for no reason.

I've also entered another race for experience. I'm running the Hastings Half Marathon on 21st March (my birthday). The first seven miles are all uphill, but at least I can look forward to the other 6 miles to come back down again! I must be mad, how many other people would want to spend their birthday like that......

Thank you everyone who has sponsored me, I've now gone past the half way point which is brilliant. As of today I've raised £795. So thank you everyone, it's brilliant to know you are all supporting me.

Sarah xxxxxxxxx