Sussan Women’s 10km Fun Run
I was here at 7:30am yesterday morning:
The Sussan Women’s 10km fun run in St Kilda. It was my 4th and last fun run for the year. It still makes me laugh to think that at the beginning of the year I couldn’t even run once around our neighborhood block and somehow I’ve ended up doing 4 fun-runs in the last 8 months. I would have never expected it, never forseen it.
But I’m thankful I did stumble across something I can just do for me - an hour of time in the day when I can just be by myself with my own thoughts and not have to be working on something or looking after someone or cleaning up after others . . . you know what I mean, right? I think it’s important for us to have something we can do just for ourself - something that refreshes us and clears our minds and at the very least, prevents us from resenting the loved ones with whom we share our lives.
All that being said, I must admit this run almost had me beat! I ran the first 3kms faster than I should have, which means by the the 6th km I was ready to lie down on the side of the road and have a nice, long siesta. The last half of the run ended up being one big pain fest but I somehow made it to the finish line (let’s not mention the lady who was running WITH A STROLLER that zipped right past me at the end). I even met my goal time, so I’m a very happy (albeit very sore and achy) girl today.
The atmosphere was great and the weather was perfect - mostly cloudy with a few breaks of sunshine and next to no wind. Plus we ran by St Kilda beach and it provided a very calming backdrop to the run.
I’m looking forward to doing more fun-runs next year, including attempting a . . . shall I confess this out loud . . . ummm . . . . a half-marathon! There, I said it. 21.1kms of pain. I have no idea how I’m going to fit in the time to train for it but that’s my goal for next year and you can help keep me accountable! :-)
Any seemingly ridiculous goals for next year that you’re willing to share out loud??
well done Jho! You can keep the half marathon all to yourself!
I`m impressed! Well done! I do a bit of running myself, but no marathons for me (be it half or hole)! You go Jhoanna!!!
Hi Jhoanna, I haven’t left a comment on your blog before; I’ve only recently discovered it and pop in every now and again to see what you’re working on. Just adore your softies! A big congratulations on the fun run. And you have inspired me. It’s great to know you can go from not being able to run around the block to 4 fun runs in one year! I used to do fun runs but since giving birth to my first child early this year the idea of doing a run seems ludicrous. And yet! My ‘ridiculous’ goal for next year is to run the 14.1km ‘Run for the Kids’ in April. Thanks for the inspiration!
Half marathons are my favorite! Good job on your time!
Well done. I haven’t run nearly enough this year - though I am planning a 10k with a friend who has just started running. He seems to be doing better than me these days. The half marathon is good - have done 2 but not for the last 3 or 4 years = perhaps I will aim for one next year too.
hey look where you have come in one year, you will breeze in with a half marathon next year. Goodonya girl !
Congrats Jho, amazing what you have achieved in a year. I am aiming to run 10kms in the melb marathon next year, although I am toying with the idea of the 1/2 marathon.
I would love to run in the london or new york marathon one day, maybe i’ll put that on the list for 2011!
How inspirational to hear your honest admission that at the beginning of the year you couldn’t even run once around your neighborhood block and then to get yourself into a number of fun runs. You are a legend! I am hoping to be a bit of a cycling freak myself…
Chele xx
Oh, a half marathon! You can do it! I smoked for 4 years, quit, and ran 2 half marathons a year later, I’m running my third next month. I think you’ll be fine in terms of finding time to train, the only hard part will be your weekly long run (I do mine on Sunday so I’m not late to work). So if you can schedule in one longish workout, you’ve got it in the bag. Good luck!
Half marathon! You’re crazy! But good on you. I wish I had the energy (or the willpower….)