I just realised it’s been 6 months since I posted last.
So much has happened.
Little did I know that the 2 days later my mum would have taken her last breath and everything went pair shaped.
Three weeks later my youngest had a pretty serious mountain bike accident (in hindsight I could have prevented it) and after doing research, realised he could have died also. Thank god for safety equipment.
My year started off ok as I looked through my posts. Two 5 km runs and an enormous trail run – I did love that one, tough as it was.
I then went down hill, my good work with strength and running small doses went to pot. I put on weight and fell into a weird cycle of eat, exercise, feel shit and repeat.
I have made the promise to myself that I want to get fit again. I want to feel better, stronger. I want to improve my times and get the enjoyment of running back. While it may hurt at the time, when it’s enjoyable it becomes easier and more enjoyable.
This is my journey and I am getting it back. I have joined a training for 2020 challenge where we get the medal first and get to add markers along the way.
There are three personal challenges, 4 distances (5, 10, 15, 21km) plus the big kahuna – 42km _ for those that wish to. You can also move the little runner along the train track as you build your kilometres over the year.
I had to have a hard think about my goals. I didn’t want anything too lofty, or un-achievable, given my last year.
This is my goal list for the year, which includes making it further than the 600kms I did in 2019.
So to explain.
Goal 1
I would like to get my 5km time as close to 25 mins as I can. I only have to take 2 mins off my current pb however where I am now means I have to shave 5 mins off it.
Lots of work.
This goal had two parts, a primary and a secondary portion.
First: sub 25.30 and second: at the very least, to beat my current – sub 27.38.
Goal 2
I want to have a more consistent approach to my 10 km time. My current pb is 54 mins. Not sure whether I’m worried about getting there again 9sub 55 mins is good enough for me).
I want to do a 10km each month (not necessary to be a race) and make 9/12 to be sub 60.
Run 1 for the year, is a No. 1.04.38.
Goal 3
My last goal is to get back to Parkrun more.
There are 52 weekends in a year.
My husband does FIFO so is home for 26. Leaving me 26 to get done while he is away.
I want to aim to get 20 done. Not quite one a fortnight, which is much more doable for me.
20 for 2020.
Last goal or running challenge is purely to get more than my 600kms I did last year.
Run. Ride. Eat. 