Thursday Week 3 Term 4

Went for a lovely run around the inlet today.  The weather was perfect, sunny but not too hot and a gentle breeze to stop me overheating completely.  I had to stop a few times for walk breaks but I still felt pretty good overall.

Saturday Week 2 Term 4

Went to the gym for my run today.  I chose the North Island New Zealand run video on the treadmill and enjoyed the wonderful scenery from around the country.  I decided to see how long it would take me to run five kilometres (if I could make it that far).  I was definitely feeling it towards the end of the run, and had to slow down a tad for the final ten minutes or so.  However I'm pleased to say I managed to complete the 5K without needing a walk break.  35 minutes - a good time to start working away at.

Wednesday Week 2 term 4

Went for a lovely walk/run with Caroline today.  We decided to head out around the inlet.  The weather was perfect, the scenery calming, and the company thoroughly enjoyable.  It was so nice to have someone to chat again to on my run.  By the time we had finished I felt a lot more relaxed and ready to take on the world.

Sunday Week 2 term 4

Went to the gym for a run today.  Wasn't feeling very energetic as was on my feet all day at the gala yesterday and am STILL fighting off this horrible cold.  Never mind, I gave myself permission to take walk breaks and not go too far.  After riding the stationary bike, rowing on the machine, and lifting a few weights, I managed to run for fifteen minutes before stopping.  A reasonable effort I think.

Monday Week 2 Term 3 holidays

Had to squeeze in a run before heading off to Rotorua for a conference.  Decided to run 3 x 10 mins with 1 minute walk breaks.  Surprised I can run at all with this horrible cold.

Thursday Week 1 Term 3 Holidays

Well finally, after 3 weeks of an horrendous cold, I managed to get in another run.  Have barely been able to breathe without hacking and coughing lately so haven't even attempted a walk, let alone a run.  However I decided enough was enough, and if anyone is actually checking this blog, then they would be thinking I've become a slacker, so I dragged myself to the gym with the promise to at least try some form of cardio.  I started out with a gentle ride through France (video on the stationary bike).  Inspired I rowed across a lake (in my imagination - reality was the rowing machine :)).  I then crept warily around the treadmill avoiding it by lifting a few weights, until, finally I was brave enough to approach.  I gave myself permission to back off if my lungs weren't up to it, but actually to my delight I managed fifteen minutes before my poor sickly body said enough was enough and I had to stop.  Still, feeling pretty proud of myself all things considered.  :)