February 2009 Archives

After a six month break from training I've entered myself for a 10k race.

And to help me stay motivated four of my colleagues are also going to run it too.
The event of choice is the Fradley 10k which promises to be perfect for running a PB.

It's a flat two-lap course - perfect for the first race of the season.

The only thing that could scupper this gentle opener is the weather, and with the recent cold blast I'm discounting nothing.

Even now the footpaths and parks are caked in ice making training treacherous. I did a 40 minute jog today at Cannon Hill Park and needed to walk every 100 metres or so to ensure I didn't slip on the inch-thick ice.

I'll be looking to do a time of about 55 minutes for Fradley. Although with some of my colleagues who thrashed me in the Brum half marathon last year also taking aprt there will be plenty of motivation to run quickly (and hopefully get my revenge).

My PB is 51.07 but with only minimal t raining leading up to this race I think it will be well out of my reach.