My New Personal Best (PB)!

Today I finally decided to time a 5K run on the treadmill to see what my magic time was. I had been putting it off for a while as I didn't want to see the harsh reality that I could actually walk faster than I run.

Well I never guessed I could do it in the time I did... 31 mins and 3 seconds to complete my 5K! I didn't even run the whole thing. I ran for 22 minutes, walked for 3 mins and then ran for the final 6 minutes and 3 seconds. This is my first personal best (PB)!

PB set so time to smash it!

I thought I'd mess around and have a go at doing a #selfie on the treadmill, mainly to see what state I was in after my 5K. There are a lot of men in my gym, us girls are outnumbered by a ratio of about 7:1... not that I'm complaining of course.

Not as bad as I thought!

As you can probably tell I am wearing mascara (see previous comment about how many men in my gym!) and was very happy with it's non-smudge ability.

Please give it up for No 7 waterproof mascara! *claps hands*

I am really enjoying the treadmill session, I never thought I'd say it but I am. I like not having to concentrate on my surroundings (making sure I don't get run over or run into someone!) and that means I can daydream away my run *cue cheeky grin*

I'm glad I've found a love of running as it will keep me healthy but especially as I have issues around my body. I've never been happy with my figure and probably never will be 100% but this is helping my self-esteem and confidence to rise and rise. It actually doesn't even bother me what state I look when running as I know I have to...

*winks*

Damn right!

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Run Run Run!

Last month I signed up for next years Cardiff Half Marathon. I just decided that I wanted to do it so registered, paid my £££ and now there's no backing out.  On 4th October 2015 I shall be running 13.1 miles and trying to raise a good bit of money for a dog charity.

This looks like fun! *gulps*

October is a long way off so in the meantime I am doing the Santa Dash on 7th December with my Besty. It's a 5k run/walk and you dress up as Santa or something Christmassy... I can't wait!!

I'd definitely sit on his knee!

Then on 31st May 2015 I am doing the Women's Running 10K Series 2015 in Bute Park, Cardiff.

Ooooooo shiny!

I am hoping to do some more races in between so will update the list on the right hand side of the blog as and when I sign up!

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