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All in the mind after 16 miles........

Author: Emma Thornton    Posted: 9 October 2009 08:14

Well after a painful 16 miler this morning, I sure hope so..... I feel like a lame old racehorse (well, a lame old horse) and one that should be put out to grass. Having a few doubts as to how in 3 weeks time I am going to be able to add 10 miles onto today's rather shabby effort?? Well according to some real marathon runners I have spoken to, it definitely is all "upstairs" once you crack the 16 mile mark. Your legs become "purely a mode of transport". Not sure how this can truly be when today at this landmark distance, I was barely able to put one foot in front of the other! The good news, however (always looking for the positive spin) is that after 3 hours running today, my book says I absolutely should REST for 3 days! And believe me I won't need much convincing..... 22 days to go and counting....

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yolanda

yolanda United States - 10/8/2009 5:21:24 PM | Reply

ET you are amazing. Would you have thought, this time last year, that you would be running 16miles. You have the big one under your belt. Come on NY!

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victoria United Kingdom - 10/12/2009 7:23:12 PM | Reply

emma you are inspirational!  you are focused on the goal and ignoring invitations to drinks parties on the beach and snoring colleagues!  Keep it up we cant wait to read all about it...

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2009 was a big year for me, not just as Sweaty Betty's Retail Director. I cracked the New York Marathon and discovered that running was an irreplaceable part of my life. The first challenge of 2010 is the world's first "kilomathon" which sounds like a nicer distance to run...it's 26.2 km which is (only!) 16 miles, thus avoiding the last 10 of the marathon which nearly finished me off. The Retail Team are currently in training for this new event which is in March - so the 10 week program is in full swing!! An overwhelming sense of camaraderie has already descended on us. I can't wait.......am already dreaming of those carbs...!!

Emma


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