Well, I did it. I survived yesterday’s run and took my first faltering steps towards the start line of the Belfast Marathon on 05 May. It was a flat route around the Titanic Quarter of the city, out over the River Lagan to the Titanic Museum and back. I had planned to run 3.5 miles but ended up doing a little more. Overall, I was pleased with my pace and stamina. I’ll rest today and then go again tomorrow, hopefully 5 miles.
I’m still not firing on all cylinders but it’s a marked improvement on how I felt over the Christmas period. I woke up this morning to take Adam to rugby training, with heavy legs but a happy heart. I know I’ve written about running two days in a row (yawn) but I just wanted to update all the well wishers from yesterday on how the run went. I really appreciate the support I received from you all.
What have you planned over the weekend?
Black Thoughts 
FANTASTIC. Keep going. I am going to look for some NEW legs lol
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Thank you. I will.
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Congrats! The first steps can be the toughest. Good time for all the contributing factors. You will soon be drawing from that deep well of fitness and experience. Wise to give the legs a day to recover.
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Thank you very much 🏃🏻♂️
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Come backs can be tougher than get theres. Keep trudging with a smile.
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Thank you. I intend to 🏃🏻♂️
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I’ve set myself the target of walking 60 km every month until I’m 60 (in October) I’m not sure I’ll manage it, but it’s worth aiming for…
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Good for you. Post some blogs about your running adventures.
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Yay, keep with it! That’s great.
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Thank you 😊
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Your “slogging pace” is a number I haven’t even come close to in all the years I’ve been running. Great job getting it done! Accountability to your 8300+ followers can be a powerful motivator. 😁
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Thank you. Yes, they drive me on 🏃🏻♂️
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Well done!! I am almost finished with reading my first book. So yay me. This weekend I plan to finish!! Soon you get to get your blood tested and then start folic acid!! Yay!!
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I know. Roll on Monday morning 🤨
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So great to hear! Keep going. You inspire a lot of people.
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Thank you Kat 🙂
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Glad you’re on the move!
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Thank you. Just about 😂
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Outstanding! It may not be the 4 minute mile, but you’re a distance runner, not a sprinter. Give yourself credit where it is due.
I don’t know if a grocery run counts as “weekend plans” – it’s more of a battle and challenge to get past all the “pickers”. Maybe I’ll take my Nerf sword with me.
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Yes. And some shoulder pads 😂
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Yay, you! Way to go! I’ve been afraid to try a marathon, but you give me hope and inspiration! Keep up the awesome work.
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Thank you. Why are you afraid? What’s been your longest run so far?
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13.1. I’ve done 4 half marathons, and have another in March. I don’t think I’ve ever really prepared properly, probably time I give that a try. 26.2 just seems so long!
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It’s more mental than physical. Train no more than 20/21 miles. The rest will take care of itself. You only have to do it once and you can call yourself a marathoner for life!
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I plan to give it a shot! In the meantime, I’ll be cheering you on!
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Thank you 😊
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Your braver than me. Good luck.
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Thank you 😊
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Congrats!
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Thank you 😊
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Way to go! Is that Strava? Can I follow you?
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Yes. You can of course.
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Yay!! I’ll see if I can find you.
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