Life is plodding along in a very relaxed fashion, it must be all this No running lark I have far too much time on my hands, not sure I like it very much!
On Friday last week I returned to the gym – HURRAY – got myself onto a bike, set the programme and the intensity level and off I went – good grief, I had no power in my legs and it was such an effort just to turn the peddles so down came the intensity not just once but three times. After half an hour I felt knackered and went home making the decision that I would have the weekend off then head back to the gym on Monday
Sunday was the inaugural 50km Royal Park Foundation Ultra. As I knew I couldn’t run I had offered Penny my help if she needed it on the day. I had the best job in the world. I stood on the finishing line cheering all the runners in and putting their well earned medals round their necks. It was fantastic to be there to see the looks on their faces when they crossed the finish line; for many it was their first Ultra and others the emotion of finishing was just too much so a well needed hug was required. There were a couple of runners who finished and just kept running chased (rather pathetically by me) with their medal and also to check they were OK – they just needed space (imagine how annoying they must have thought me following them!) I was very honored to be asked to hand out the prizes to the winners, thankfully I didn’t have to say anything (or they could have been there all day!) and I had to remember to hold the trophy in my left hand while I shook their right hand – all very complicated. The last two ladies came in with approximately 10 minutes to spare, absolutely fantastic they had dug deep and finished so a huge hug for them (you might have gathered I enjoy giving hugs!)
One of the most marvellous parts of the day for me was finally meeting Mark Hines, such a lovely man and what amazing adventures he has had! All in all a lovely day, great to support and meet fellow runners and see them achieve their goals. To finish off the day I arrived home to find that HWMBO had cooked supper – wonders will never cease!
Over the last week I have had days when I have felt very flat, I know this is normal after such a big event but its difficult to explain. I will be lying in the bath and suddenly burst into tears or cooking supper and have another moment. I know it will pass at when it does hopefully I will be able to enjoy and take pride in what I have just achieved.
Right, off to walk the hounds!
Happy Training
