That time again

[Twinky]

Okay, folks, send me some encouraging messages.

Tomorrow I do another Half Marathon. The weather forecast is dry, temp <6 degrees (43F) with a bit of a breeze. At least it is supposed to be dry, no rain, sleet, snow or grey dampness. At last.

It's been bitterly cold lately and we have had many weeks below freezing day and night. For some of you that might not seem much. If you live in Texas or Florida you might be shivering at the thought of it. I have not practised much as when I go out in such cold my muscles all lock up. I can't seem to get warm at all. I think I have managed 3 or is it 4 training runs.

So I am not expecting a record time tomorrow. However, I will get round, will complete the course fully - and within the allocated 3 hrs. I may be getting a Personal Best - for my longest time yet. Personal Worst, perhaps.

As to whether I can walk or even move the next day - hah, that's another story.

I do it as a fundraiser for Genesis Trust, which reaches out to the homeless and very vulnerable in this city where I live. Their strapline is: Compassion in Action. It is funded basically by all the churches in this city. Everyone working or volunteering there just gets on with what needs to be done, to help others. Nobody discusses theology, but everyone acknowledges God in all that they do. It's a very supportive place. Meeting real physical needs. I am delighted to support it by a bit of fundraising.

Anyone who feels so inclined can make a donation at: my JustGiving page but I'm not particularly expecting you to. Please visit and leave good wishes, though, or send me a message here.

Edited March 2, 2013 by Twinky

[Twinky]

So far, 109 of you have looked at this - and not one of you has posted an encouraging message? Sad!

Well, I did the Half Marathon, managed to achieve a time of 2h32m44sec which, bearing in mind that I did no training (honestly!) I consider most creditable. Not bad in my age category, either.

It was a cold day, which I really can't cope with, but not as cold as it has been, so at least I managed to move...well-wrapped up, of course! And I've always disliked running. Always.

Anyway, that aside, no encouragement now needed, but message of congratulation or even, "What, you didn't get enough in rez?" will be welcome.

[waysider]

"What, you didn't get enough in rez?"

[Twinky]

Didn't get enough alcohol, that's for sure, Waysider.

[Twinky]

I completed my Half in 2h32m44s which in the circs I thought astonishingly good. I didn't do any prep or training. It was far too cold.

Great, though, no aches or pains. My glutes (big bottom muscles!) hurt during the race, my ankle hurt and was still tender the next morning - but my knee didn't hurt at all and that is very often a problem. The sore ankle was an annoyance when I came downstairs but I'd forgotten it was sore within an hour or so.

So far I've raised over £1,100 for the charity I ran for. I'm pleased at that, too. I have promises of more from some people who haven't yet given me cash or sponsored me online. Should go over £1,200.

[waysider]

Well done.