Tuesday 18 August 2009

Yesterday I went out for my first day's official training, run 1 min, walk 2 min - 7 times. I was on about my 4 walk when I tripped over some uneven ground and landed flat on my face. I was shocked and surprised more than hurt, so after sitting on the ground for a couple of minutes, got up and carried on. It was not until later that the soreness really hit home.

Yesterday was also my weigh in day at Slimming World - I was 14st 2lb. When I started on April 20th I was 15st 8lb. I had never been that heavy in my life. I had to get up and say something about my nomination for "woman of the year". Goodness only knows what I said, because I cannot remember. I did not win, but it was an honour to be nominated. In a way I am glad I did not win, it would be such pressure to maintain worthiness of the title.

Today I decided would be a rest day, and it's just as well really, because I went to bed about 9 last night, woke up about 11 this morning, but I had a headache and went back to bed about 2.30 and woke up again about 5. Just as well I have a week off really.

Saturday 15 August 2009

Yesterday I went to the shops, mainly to buy some catfood. I came home with a double bed duvet set and sheets, some capri fitness trousers, 4 pairs of running socks, a pair of padded cycling leggings, a pair of cycling/running gloves, a padded cycle saddle cover, a stopwatch (professional), 2 dresses from a charity shop for when I'm thin enough to wear them, a project notepad, and of course, 3 boxes of catfood.

The day before I had purchased some replacement sunglasses for the ones I left on the train.

I should now be prepared to commence of my fitness regime, which had started half heartedly a few months ago, but now I have signed up to complete the Bath Half 2010. This is a half marathon which takes place on March 7 2010. It's the day before my 43rd birthday.

I have also subscribed to Runner's World magazine for 2 years, which has a free gift of a windproof jacket. As I have to do my training throughout the autumn and winter, it will be invaluable.

I went out to do some training earlier, run for a 1 minute, walk for 2 minutes. I have a 10 week schedule to get me fit enough to run for 20-30 minutes non stop, at which point I can start the official "half marathon" training plan. Tomorrow I will cycle.

Oh my golly gosh - I have just received a phone call from my Slimming World group leader to tell me I have been nominated for "Woman of the Year" competition. This surely deserves another trollbead. I am going to purchase Venus, to remind me that all women, whatever their shape or size are absolutely gorgeous.

I will have poached egg on toast for my lunch, whilst watching the Triathalon World Championship series - UK leg is held in London, on the 2012 Olympic course.

I will quilt later.