My relationship with running did not start smoothly but has evolved with me and is now one trait that I feel defines me as a person, I will write in a future post in more detail the reason why I run.
My first memory of running was when I was 4 or 5 competing in the school sports day. Unfortunately the instructions were not explained to me sufficiently and I ended up running the opposite direction as the rest of my competitors. Not only did I come last but my pride was dented with this story being constantly retold by my family.
Another "fond" memory was several years later when I was was given a pair of Rhyno trainers. Being a naive youngster I thought that these would instil me with the speed of a Rhino. Therefore I hubristically challenged my older brother to a race to the neighbours' tree. They didn't work.
Towards the end of primary school I was a chubby kid (my Mum would affectionately call it puppy fat), however, I still was just about to squeeze into the school athletic team. My last competitive athletic event was on a cold school field somewhere in Surrey. It was a grey, miserable afternoon where I would have rather stayed in the minibus than be standing on a line against 7 other athletic looking (skinny) 10 years old. I came last and felt I had let down my school - it was a sad farewell to my primary school sport career.
On my next post I'll take you through my teenage running years, it gets worse.
I am now running to a schedule which I got from here - http://www.asics.eu/myasics.php. I am currently in the pace period of training, this means I will be running shorter distances at a stronger pace than I would run the marathon. I am enjoying it for its variety and am feeling fitter for it.
One run in particular (5.5 miles at 7:30 min pace) is especially enjoyable, I am fortunate to live near Regents Park and running pre-work (about 6) is a treat. The air is crisp and refreshing, the views are spectacular and showcase the red soaked towers in the distance.
The knee, that bastard knee, has been pretty good recently. That deep pain still exists when walking but haven't had difficultly when running on it. I purchased a ice pack which I rest on top of the knee after long runs. The knee can be fickle though so will let you know if it starts playing up again.
My charity target of £1,500 (http://www.justgiving.com/pete-tizard-london2012) is a daunting figure and I am hoping that you can help me attain this goal. RNIB (http://www.rnib.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx) is a great cause and they are supporting those unfortunates who have lost their sight. It would make me hugely proud if we can smash this target. Thank you to all of you (4) that have sponsored me, a big thank you goes to Anonymous - which reminds me of a clip from Curb your enthusiasm ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqncCjxGqGw).
Incidentally I am thinking of organising a charity quiz night at work, any colleague who reads this please let me know what you think and whether you would be able to help.
Thank you for your continued support. Pete
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