Yesterday Andy and I ran from our place to his mum's place in Richmond. It took us 1hour and 40 mins, 1.7 km's. It was the longest run I've ever done, and just quietly I was pretty proud of myself! You see, I have only been running for just under 6 months, I started because I could burn twice the amount of calories in half the time. This appealed immensely to my lazy nature, and my want of needing to get exercise done as quick as possible! Little did I know that I would end up really liking it, and even dare I say it, get addicted to it!! Well it has happened and I'm embracing it!
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| The start.... |
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| The end YAY!!! |
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| Well earned coffee. |
So ive set myself running goals:
- Run up the centre of NZ
- Run to Richmond
- Run a 5k race
- Run a 10k race
- Run a half marathon (in nov)
- Run a 22 k trail race (april next year)
I'm happy to say that I have crossed off the first two, and the 5k race is booked for May. I still can not believe that I can go out and run without stopping, for hours sometimes! I have never been a runner, even when I was playing loads of sport in my younger days, I didn't run. I guess I just want to put it out there, that anyone can run, if you want to!!
The rest of the day was pretty chill. My brother came over and we went for a stroll around some beautiful historic homes in our neighbourhood.
I baked a Spiced Apple Cake for book club.
This is a delicious cake, I found the recipe on Melissa's blog, a while back and have made it many times.
Just enjoyed these last few warm days. Hope you all had a lovely weekend xx
Well done Sarah, you rock!!! You have certainly inspired me with my exercise. I have been running 5-6km without stopping for the last couple of weeks. I have even managed to get out after a full day at work. I never thought I could be a runner until I saw you do it, so thanks hon xxx
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