Updated on Nov 25th 2012 at 11:25 PM from the JustGiving API

Sunday, race day, came and after some poor co-driving (by myself) we eventually got there with minutes to spare. After a quick comfort break we ended up in the post 60 minute zone, not ideal. 15 minutes after the gun went, we were off running and I started my weaving through the thousands of people. At the 5km mark I felt surprisingly good and had put in a PB for 5K - just over 25 minutes! The next 5 took its toll, with less weaving and slower pace, I was ready for the last km, only there was 3 more to go!!! After willing the 8k to show its head it I set up for the last 1000m. Going all out I pushed for the first 500m of it, I was spent, a few shouts from family and friends I pushed on and managed to get home in 52 minutes 15 seconds! Well above the seemingly ambitious 55 min barrier I had set myself. Thanks for all the donations, I am currently at £508 - with a few more to possibly add to the funds, that's not including gift aid either! Excellent I made over £500 and with works £4£ scheme that's over £1000 raised for the British Heart Foundation. Thanks again.

Updated on Nov 6th 2012 at 10:45 PM from the JustGiving API

56:10 at weekend and sore nipples. On for the 55min on race day. Training this week has been lax, back on it Wednesday. Come on race day!

Updated on Oct 17th 2012 at 1:30 PM from the JustGiving API

So, first 10k run on Sunday as a tester. Was 9.99k on watch, 59.02. Next one run two days later, 57:27! Think the new target is sub 55!

Updated on Oct 8th 2012 at 6:40 PM from the JustGiving API

Since August I have started training for no other reason than to get fit(ter) than I was. In doing this I have found a new hobby - running, mainly due the gadgets I get to buy/wear. Now I am somewhat fitter than I was, I have entered my first 10k next month, the Leeds Abbey Dash. Some stats so far since August I have: Run: 189km Cycled: 166km Rowed: 127km Used 26732 calories Lost 6kg (or since beginning of year 15kg!)

This is my first run / event and hopefully will not be my last. I want to use this opportunity to give to a charity that means something to me. As a challenge, I am looking to do this run in less than 60 minutes. So far, I think I am on track!

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