Hayley Runs!

Hayley is an on line run bud I have chatted to for a while and as yet not had the joy of meeting.

With a wicked sense of humour, she is someone who epitomises the term "Runner" and whilst currently suffering some injury set backs, she rocks the "Getting out there and doing it attitude"
here is something she wrote for me in 2013 when I was asking what she liked best about running

read on.....

I must say I was confused when Paul asked me to do this, I'm not a great runner and most of my training should not be copied for your own good!

It's like being asked 'what's your favourite song?'
I love music... But could I decide on one song? Never!! Songs remind you of people, good and bad times, lift you and often embrace you....
Just like running!!!!

Fundamentally I see running as a social event.. Even on a solo run I can entertain myself..
I love running new routes and I adore running with new people... I'm a running tart!!
Mainly I run with my buddy Janet, she's always a delight to run with and there's always banter on a run. Sometimes you have to stop because running and laughing may cause accidents...

Local HM with Janet

We run about 3 x a week if we are both sober enough..

Refuelling, Manchester Mara

I love trails, she hates them.. If we do hills it means we've took a wrong turn. Sprints mean we are crossing the road...

Chester Mara my PB!!!

We are not expert runners... You're gathering this?
Having said that I would say I've taken running more seriously the last 3 years.. Secretly...somedays I call myself an athlete!!

With @spin_queen Chester Mara

I've managed 5 Marathons in that time.. Lord knows how many Half Maras and then the short runs..

Windermere (Brathay) will always stand out as a fav Mara.. It's a bitch!! But it's God Damn beautiful. I'm in awe of anyone who has completed the 10 in 10 around that course... One day!!

Then there is Trail... My new love. My first attempt was a tiny 5k festive run I made the family do last Christmas at Cartmel. I loved it!! Met some fab people too.

First trail

In March I went back and did my first proper trail challenge.

Ullswater

The complete gentleman that is @Dunsrunner held my hand for the 3 days (I joke, hours!!) it took me to complete the 11 miles of knee deep mud.. It was amazing!!! I can honestly say though it was harder than any Mara I'd done... It's made me appreciate Tarmac when the legs are tired.

My tall mate Johnny

Next year is about taking it more seriously... There, I've written it...
One interval run a year is probably not enough by most peoples standards.
I'm going to concentrate on getting my ass around a 10K in less than a friggin hour!! (Pb 1.01 FFS) and learning how to run downhill on these trails without waving and cursing!!!



My boys, Cartmel Sticky Choc Run

Happy Running xxx



Winter training