My 10k New Years Resolution

Hi everyone. My blogpost today is about a new years resolution I made for this year.
I always said that if I lost enough weight then I would take up running. As I had lost 4 stone, I was beginning to think this was possible.
Just before new year, I did the same thing as I did every year and plan my new years resolution. I decided that I was going to take part in a 10k run.
My plan started well, I went out once a week for a short run, but then in June I went on holiday.
After coming home I never got back into it.
Then I saw the West Lindsey Running Series advertised at Gainsborough Leisure Centre, and signed up for all three events.
Here is how I got on.

Saxilby 5k 25.9.11
My first ever 5k run. I was apprehensive and didn't know anyone. Then I saw that my daughter's swimming teacher was taking part, so I didn't feel alone. We ran together, and my official time was 32mins 40. I was really pleased with my time as I was aiming for 35mins. (really my time was less as the clock starts and you have to get through the start line)




Here is my medal







Gainsborough 5k 23.10.11
I was more relaxed about this run. I had made friends with two fellow runners via Twitter and Facebook. This put me more at ease with the idea of running 10k.
My official time for this event was 32min 5sec. I was pleased once again that I had completed it, but
more so of the fact I had beaten my Saxilby time.







My medal








Market Rasen 10k 13/11/11
I was dreading this race. I had only run 10k once. This was the weekend before.
My official finishing time was 1hr 09min 41sec. I was over the moon. I was hoping if I was lucky, to finish in 1hr 15.
This first photo is courtesy of Rob Baker Photography




I love this photo. Esmé had been waiting for me near the finish line and wanted to run with me.
My medal








The people who took part in all three events also received a commemorative t-shirt.




So there we have it. I stuck with my new years resolution and completed a 10k run. My next challenge is to join the local running club Gainsborough & Morton Striders

Thanks for reading.
:)


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Authentic Kinesioprecut review

I'm going to do a slightly different review today.
I took up running earlier in the year and recently took part in a 5km event. I don't like to call it a race as I was only running for me.
Anyway, I encountered an injury which has been a niggle on and off for a few years. I struggled to walk for the next couple of days, but rested it and didn't run.
I went for a short run last Sunday and aggravated the knee again so thought I best get some support for it.
Whilst in boots this morning I saw a product called Authentic Kinesio. Link here for website





They do various tapes for different injuries but I saw the one for knee and thought I would give it a try.
The tape goes over and around the muscles to help strengthen and support them while maintaining full movement.





I must admit it did look daunting when I took the tape out of the packet.






So I followed the instructions and applied it to the poorly knee. Once I got started it was easy to apply, and didn't take long.












It is very light weight and you can't really tell you have it on.
The leaflet says you can wear it for 24 hours a day for up to three days. It is also waterproof and you can exercise whilst wearing it.
So I will see how I get on with it and post back each day over the three days.

If anyone else has used this item, comment below and let us know your thoughts on it.

24 hours later.
This is amazing. My knee felt better straight away. Although I must admit I didn't want to believe it incase it was just psychological.
I woke up this morning, and it was like I hadn't hurt it. The only time I have felt any pain was when I was late for the train, so was rushing to get to the station. By the time I got off the train it was fine.

48 hours later.
Things are still looking good. No pain at all today. The tape is still on after showering. Went shopping this afternoon with no problems.

72 hours later.
Conclusion.

See you soon.
:)

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