Update – Thursday

I know that I have not been writing biting and witty commentary on society lately. I find that much of my energy is sapped from work, so I decided that in order to keep blogging, I would focus my writings on my life – specifically on my marathon training…

I ran 10 km at a pretty good pace last night. No stopping (except for 2 or 3 street lights) and I did it in about 52:30 with an average pace of about 5:20 per kilometer (minutes:seconds). I had not run since last Wednesday as I had class Sunday all day and had a staff even Tuesday night. I managed pretty well, despite my stiff legs. I was on my feet all day in the gym doing exam supervision (or invigilation if you prefer… which I do. It sounds like some pseudo-mystical warrior thing…) wearing dress shoes! I learned my lesson and am wearing runners today!

My biggest hurdle, discipline-wise, is to get out on my own and do two more runs a week. I currently run Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Sunday morning with my clinic group. I would like to be running on Thursday and Friday as well, but I find it incredibly difficult to get going. I either have to get up way too early, or am too tired in the afternoon…. Sigh.

I need to go do some mark/progress report stuff…

Be kind

Scott