Well, yesterday was the Taupo Half Marathon. Unfortunately I had an awful run so trying to forget about it quickly!
It was great to meet Kathy on Friday night (one of the chosen 5) and hear how she is going. I have just read her blog - and like she mentions, it is as if we know each other, due to our blogs and Alpe d'Huez's sponsorship. Well done Kathy on your PB.
After having weeks of really great runs, and being on course to run around 2 hours, about 8 km into the run, my old problem with my right leg emerged, and caused me grief. So from there it was a limp/hobble home as best I could. Never mind ... will just have to work harder and ensure this doesn't happen again.
Thanks to Wendy from Catelli's Motel for cheering for me - and my friends in Auckland for their txts.
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Raewyn Corser 2007
This is a blog of my journey to train and get to the start line of NZ Ironman 2008. So join me in my ups and downs.
Raewyn Corser 2007
About Me
- Raewyn
- My late husband inspired me to start running, then cycling. I supported him through 2 successful NZ Ironman races in 2001 and 2003. Unfortunately he suffered heart problems while training for the Coast to Coast, and 10 days before this event in 2006 he suffered his second and last heart attack. I miss him dearly, but know that he is with me every minute of the day telling me to get out training, go faster, and not to complain about being tired, or it's too cold to go out running etc! He didn't accept excuses for not training. I learned a lot about training for NZ Ironman by supporting him, so now have to apply this to myself. Oh boy ... My background is some road cycling and running - but swimming is a new challenge so that will be interesting (terrifying more describes it). I have done up to 160km rides before, and run half marathons, so need to try and increase the distances a little - all with the help of my coach Tony O'Hagan who is well known in the Tri world. I have taken time out from the corporate world of shipping for a while, so do not have the excuse of not having "time" to train.
3 comments:
Hey Raewyn. Don't get too down. Easy to say, harder to swallow. Take care of your leg and get some rest. Will see you again soon no doubt.
That's good. You got your bad run out of the way :)
Came across your blog looking for people doing the Tauranga Half. It's my A race but realise its just a warm up for you for the Ironman next year. That's a few years off for me.
Good luck with the leg. Sure you'll bounce back.
Mike
Thanks Mike. Good luck with your training - it sure is hard work!
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