Saturday 26th January 2008

Thursday 24th January 2008

Wednesday 23rd January 2008

Tuesday 22nd January 2008

Sunday 20th January 2008

Running Stats - Wednesday 16th January

Running Stats - Tuesday 15th January

Sponsorship Update!!

OK people, the grand total for sponsorship now stands at £325!!! I would like to say a huge thank you to Chad Steele and Andrew Irvine, our latest contributors for their generosity. You guys rock!

As for the running, my cold finally got the better of me and I was laid up all weekend. I was very disappointed to miss my 10 mile run as I thought it was gonna really challenge me but I got back on the road yesterday (run stats will be updated tomorrow).

I have another run tonight and tomorrow and I'm feeling very enthusiastic! I'm in great running form this week and I've been able to take out all my pent up frustrations on the road.

Challenges: Niggly pain in left leg but ignoring it so far

Achievements: I survived my cold!!! A mountain if ever I climbed one!

Mood: Hyper, enthusiastic

Tip of the Day: Take the sticker off your new track bottoms when you go running in them for the first time. Trés embarrassed!

Michelle

Run Number 3

OK so today the boredom really got to me. I once again managed my four miles (as dictated by the marathon training schedule) and was quite proud of myself. I knew I could run four miles after yesterday's effort but I didn't think I could do it 2 days in a row. I have now breached my 10 mile mark altogether this week. I have got my breathing down (although that first mile is still a killer) and once I get into a steady rhythym my legs go on automtic pilot so long as have something to think about. Last night I reached my 2nd mile and my mind went blank.I had analysed and over-thunk (sp?) everything I could and then nothing. All I could think about was the tired muscles, the sweat itch, the sore knee and how I still had 2 miles to go. On top of all that I have a cold and I'm all mucous-y and horrible. I'm such a girl, if this is what I'm like with 4 miles what will I be like with 26!?!

Here's my run stats from today:



Mood: Grumpy that my run wasn't more pleasurable

Challenges: The cold (again), the cold (as in the sicky one which I now have), rain, boredom

Achievements: Another four miles now bringing my weekly total to over 10 miles, dragging my ass outta the house even though I'm sick.

Motivations: Hot whiskey in the pub to help with my cold :)

PS Does anyone know how to stop heat itch? Once I stop running I get this insane itch!!! Its driving me mad!

Love Michelle

Run Number 2

I ran four miles on Tuesday. It was the first time in a while that I actually ran for an extended period of time. My biggest issue this week is with the cold! It is so difficult to leave the house when its 2 degrees outside and usually lashing with rain. I also find that the first mile is the hardest. It takes me a while to get into my swing and getting my breathing in a regular pattern so this part of the journey is just about tolerable. The second mile was easier and the last two were a gift as I really found my stride and the run was quite comfortable. I find if I drift off into a reverie its much easier. Note to self: create some drama on marathon day so I have plenty to think about!!!

I'm really loving my Nike+ trainers with the iPod link. As you can see below it tracks all my runs and times and because you can't input run times manually there is no cheating (damnit!) so all the stats you see here are 100% authentic. Go me!

Here's my latest run:



PS: Thank you to my friend Dave for telling me I can't do this. I am determined to prove him wrong!

Mood: Quietly confident although I'm bricking myself about the 10 mile run on Sunday!! EEK!

Challenges: The cold, the boredom, the first mile

Acheivements: 4 non-stop miles without collapsing

Love Michelle

FUNDRAISING

Ok people, the time is fast approaching, just 16 weeks to go and I need your help! I have set myself a target of £1500 to raise for the marathon run and its time to get sponsoring!

You can donate money by:

Visiting www.paypal.com and sending a payment to michelle.corr@gmail.com using your credit or debit card. This is a really secure site you can trust!

Sending a cheque or postal order to 73 Lansdowne Park, Belfast, BT15 4AG

If you wish to pay by an alternative method please drop me an email at michelle.corr@gmail.com and we can arrange something.

I will also be doing football sweeps and hopefully a charity evening in March.

Every penny you give goes towards helping a very special little girl. Please be generous!

Thank you so much for your support!

Michelle

Check out my runs

Thanks to my groovy new iPod shoes you guys can all check out my run stats online.

Formal Training has thus begun

Today marked a new dawn for me...the beginning of proper formal training for the marathon. I got my Nike+ trainers and sensor for Christmas so I am well chuffed and excited to be out on the road again. According to my training schedule I was to run 4 miles tonight. I ran 4.2 miles! Go me! Feeling motivated despite the bitter cold outside and my friend Dave is appealing to my stubborn side by not having faith in me, therefore making me more determined to finish to wipe the smile off his face! Love ya Dave!

Biggest challenges today include learning to breathe through my mouth to stop the icy air drying out my nose, getting my hair to stay in one place so I can stop looking like a complete muppet running down the road and learning to look both ways when crossing the road.

Tip of the Day: When you start to itch (insanely) after running DO NOT SCRATCH!! It makes it sooo much worse! My legs are on fire!

New aim: Encourage someone to buy me some cute new sweats to fit my ever decreasing waist size! Running rocks!

Mood: Itchy, sweaty, irritable, sore but bloody happy I can still walk :)

Loves you

Michelle
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