Call me stupid, call me impetuous, but I've signed up to do Race for Life at Tatton Park in Cheshire on June 25th.
Those of you who've met me in person will know that I'm not built for speed and that I've not run any distance in my life. The run is in aid for Cancer Research, and if you would like to sponsor me you can do it via my website https://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/mam
The run itself is 5K, which is a distance I'd have no trouble walking, but I'm determined to run most of the distance.
So with the help and encouragement of people on Guardian Unlimited Talk I'm going to train sensibly and I will succeed.
Training Diary Week 1
Day 1 - Walk at 6km an hour 2 minute/ Run at 7 km an hour 1 minute. Incline set at 3 on the treadmill. Repeat 10 times
Day 3 - 30 minutes horseriding (cross training innit!)
Day 4 - Walk at 6km an hour 2 minute/ Run at 7 km an hour 1 minute. Incline set at 3 on the treadmill. Repeat 10 times
Day 6 - Walk 9 miles in the real world
Plans for the future - increase my running speed to 9 km/h on the intervals. Borrow a heart rate monitor to see what the damage is.
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