Favourite race:
70.3 Mallorca (running bit was at the end!)
70.3 Mallorca (running bit was at the end!)
Why:
it was a long time coming after a very rocky training period
it was a long time coming after a very rocky training period
Preferred distance:
Half marathon (I think?!)
Half marathon (I think?!)
Preferred Surface:
Grass is softer on the joints but road for speed
Grass is softer on the joints but road for speed
All your race times:
2011 Watford 10km 51:38
2012 Henley Half 1:45:42
2013 Edinburgh Half 1:43:16
2013 70.3 Mallorca 5:55hr total with a run time of 1:50
What motivated you to start running:
My best friend went to China to ride the Great Wall without me, I got lonely so bought running shoes & booked us both on a triathlon the following summer, told her "we're going to run when you get back"
My best friend went to China to ride the Great Wall without me, I got lonely so bought running shoes & booked us both on a triathlon the following summer, told her "we're going to run when you get back"
How many years have you been running:
3
3
Do you prefer running on your own or in a group:
Both
Both
Why:
With a group for motivational reasons and speed support, on my own for quiet time.
With a group for motivational reasons and speed support, on my own for quiet time.
How do you prepare for your race the night before:
Lay still
Lay still
Do you carbo load before a race:
No
No
What is your pre run meal:
Used to be an empty pot of nothing, now I tend to go for eggs on toast or a breakfast smoothie
Used to be an empty pot of nothing, now I tend to go for eggs on toast or a breakfast smoothie
What do you use to fuel yourself during your long runs:
Badly! I'm learning courtesy of my coaches
Badly! I'm learning courtesy of my coaches
What is your post run meal:
Protein shake, chocolate of course!
Protein shake, chocolate of course!
Do you run with music:
Rarely nowadays
Rarely nowadays
If no why:
Had a nasty man jump me from behind since then I've been a nervous runner & more aware of my surroundings, but its made me a determined runner as I won't be beaten.
Had a nasty man jump me from behind since then I've been a nervous runner & more aware of my surroundings, but its made me a determined runner as I won't be beaten.
If you could give any advice to someone just starting out running what would it be:
Baby steps, one foot in front of the other. I started by running and walking then slowly built up to where I am now.
Baby steps, one foot in front of the other. I started by running and walking then slowly built up to where I am now.
What trainer’s would you recommend:
Asics
Asics
Why:
Great support shoe and the colours are fab!
Great support shoe and the colours are fab!
Who do you admire the most in the world of running:
My friends - Allison as she's always a great pacer & we laugh, Kerry McCann as she's always faster than me :)), Sophie as I was once her little non running bird and she put wings on my shoes.....& many others. I love watching fit women do their thing and enjoying their sport.
