I seem to be surrounded by people getting fit or challenging their fitness in new ways so I have decided to set myself a challenge. I initially posted a status on my facebook page that I was going to run the 'Bridge to Brisbane' in September. Then after talking to Troy worked out that the logistics of getting down to Brizzy at a rather early time along with thousands of other people probably isn't going to be the easiest thing in the world to do. I looked online and discovered that the 'Sunshine Coast Half Marathon, 10km & 5km Event' is on the following week up here just at Mooloolabe the weekend after.....so I'm going to give the 10km a crack and train appropriately (have started this week!). It will be on 8 weeks from tomorrow, I would love to be able to finish it in an hour, but I'm thinking 1 hour 15 is more like it!
To give a special mention to those that are inspiring me with their fitness...
My beloved Troy: Despite the long tiring hours my man works he has recently invested in a new road bike and working to increasing his cardio fitness through riding.
My friend Alex: He has been running for several months now and as a result has run off a whopping 40kg! He also put in an extraordinary effort recently at the Gold Coast Half Marathon.
Then there are my in-laws....: My mother-in-law Leeanne ran the London Marathon back in April and raised $10 000 for the Heart Foundation. Both Leeanne and my father-in-law Graham ran the Gold Coast Half Marathon recently. But their greatest achievement to date was last weekend they completed the 96km long Kokoda Challenge in 30 hours and 22 minutes. As you can imagine Troy & I along with many other friends and family are just so proud of their determination and dedication to health, fitness and achieving the goals they set for themselves. So when I look at these people I just have to say "10km in an hour....it's do-able" I will keep you posted with my progress.
How's your trainin going? I'd love to set a goal like that but itll never happen!
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