Comments on: #oneaday, Day 48: RUN.

By: Pete Davison

Pete Davison — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:51:22 +0000

In reply to Kittycow. No, nothing specific diet-wise. I can still has biscuits. Assuming I'm free, I will attempt to take Pinkerton up on said race. I doubt there will be much overtaking going on with the pitiful pace I run at, but as you say it'll be good to get a feel for things.

By: Kittycow

Kittycow — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:10:35 +0000

Just out of interest, have you changed anything diet-wise as well, or are you just giving it some with the exercise? I'm curious, as I'm starting the running again myself, but I've noticed a big difference in how I do depending on whether I've eaten healthy stuff or junk beforehand. Also, definitely take Spinker Pinkerton (awesome name) up on the race thing before the big one. There's a world of difference between training and actually racing, not least working out where the hell you're supposed to be and when. Getting a feel for it always helps - you'll be a lot calmer on the big day and able to concentrate on just running. Oh, and overtaking that guy in front. And the one in front after that... :)

By: Spinker Pinkerton

Spinker Pinkerton — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:20:45 +0000

I do think that you are doing very well. When I ran a 10k race last year I had never run that distance before. I don't think that I had even done 6k before. The excitement of the day will easily carry you over the line if you can run 8.25 now.

If you are interested, there is a 5k/10k near me at the end of March. 5 weeks away. Could be a good practise run?

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:45:48 +0000

Nice one! 🙂
I really hope one day my dodgy ankle will be less dodgy and I can jog/run. I think it'd be much more satisfying than walking.

For now though, I'll take the walking. At least I guess it's an improvement on last year!