The first run

It had to rain...

So it had my first run, just over 4 miles :)  I ran with my mum and her friend who have both run the marathon (2013). I have run previous, I ran the Southend half marathon and what a struggle that was! Ive learnt my lesson and know I need to train hard!!
I didn't feel well and I was very close to saying I wouldn't go until I remembered, in 7 months time I have a big event to complete. So up I got and out I went, It was cold and pouring with rain and I knew it could make my cold worse but training had to start, I also reminded myself i still had to run on the big day even if I was unwell  so this was the best training I could get!

I have to say it was very cold, I'm going to have to treat myself to some long running legs before the snow hits us!

Mum was great running but she does worry, telling me not to push myself to hard and to stop if I need to. I never listen to her and she knows I don't, if I was to stop I feel I would be failing and if I don't push myself I feel I wouldn't get anywhere.




This is me finishing up, I'm really not prepared yet! especially not for this weather, thats a borrowed jumper because all i have is vests.



Just a tip for anyone that wants to run, dont put make up on! if you do, choose waterproof, as you can see I have panda eyes because i didnt think on this! :)