Week off half way point!

Thursday morning already!  Can't believe how fast this week is going!  Well, suppose I shouldn't have expected anything other really! lol!
Not done anything over exciting, unless you count my husband ending up in a fight with someone........  Some people are just out to rip other off, they know exactly what they're up to and what they're doing, worst thing is, a lot of the money we lost to him was my daughters......  We will be paying her back though, it's not her fault that he was and arsehole!   So, there might be repercussions on that we'll just have to wait and see, but, the police were informed by us so we're kinda covered..........

I did manage to to a 5 mile run on Tuesday none stop!  My pace had slowed but my objective was to get round without stopping and I did that.......  Really pleased with how that went!  It was a beautiful day with wall to wall sunshine!  Really lifted the spirits!!  Good run!

Yesterday was a gooooood day too!  Went to Caterick with my middle sister to meet up with my eldest sister to go out for a meal for big sis's birthday!   We had a good time!  I got my new sports bra!  Got 10% off it as well coz it was marked!  Nice one!

Today I'm going to Harrogate on the bus, I'm wanting to see the Kings Speach!  I was meant to be going with a friend but she had to pull out.  Gonna do a bit of shopping too!

Right, I'm off to get dressed!  Still sat here in my dressing gown!!  Shocking!!!!

Week off!

Today is the first day of a week off work!  YAY!!

The past week hasn't been too good, started with an upset tummy on Monday, phoned in sick to work then thought better of it, went it 45 mins late in the end and then found out I still have to have them 45 mins as sick, so, that's a black mark against me, might as well of had the whole day off anyway!  Talk about better been hung for a sheep as a lamb!!    Anyway, had stomach cramps every time I ate for the whole week, got quite bad by Thursday, but, by Friday I was much better, think I'm recovered now!
Missed my Doctors appointment though!  By an hour.........  I thought it was 5:50 but it was actually 4:50, not good.......  Got to go back now on 8 of March, having to miss Ripon Runners on that night now.

So, as of today I have a week off work!  Got a few things planned!  Running been one of them!!  I've not been all week because of my tummy so my legs are raring to go I think!!

Not sure what I'm doing on Monday, might be going to Harrogate with my son, Tuesday might be a free day so that will be house work I guess, Wednesday my sis and I are going to Catterick to see my biggest sis, it's her Birthday that day so we're have a girley day!  Thursday I'm going to the pictures to see The Kings Speech with Katy, Friday is my Birthday and it's hubby's day off work, so, not sure what we're going to do that day...... Probably nothing...............

Been a while!!

It's been a while!  Nothing too much to say I guess!  My luck seems to be holding out!  Made £50 and then yesterday I won a £50 hair do at a salon in Harrogate!  Thank you to good old 97.2 Stray FM for that one!!
Running is going OK I guess, I think I'm just expecting too much too soon!  I tried to do a quick run yesterday of 2.5 miles but I think my pace was too much for me to maintain the whole distance so I just had to keep stopping!
Had a chat with my big sis today too, she gave me some reassurance......
Right, got to go to work now, start at 12:30 and there is no supervisor tonight so it's me and Margaret!  Never mind, I have the weekend to look forward to!  I plan on doing a looooong run on Saturday once the sun comes out!!  I was meant to go for one yesterday but ended up doing the kitchen instead!!

Bye!!

Tired today!

Didn't get much sleep the other day and I ended up falling asleep in front of the fire last night, then, consequently I ended up not been able to sleep last night, so, today I am tired!  Tried my best to stay awake all evening tonight so I should be able to sleep when I go to bed!

Yesterday saw the funeral of my last Uncle.  Uncle George.  I can only recall meeting him twice so I was only there to support my Mum.  My big sis was there too.

Today at work was OK. Katy and I went to get weighed, she lost 5lbs and I lost 4lbs, so if you count what we both put on last week, in total she lost 4lbs and I lost 1lb!  Anyway, I guess it's a loss so that's good!  Mind you, with the mileage I put in on Sunday, I should bloody well think so! hehe!!

Right, just finishing watching a movie then it's bed time!

My First Half Marathon!

Should have done this yesterday but hey, better late than never!

Yesterday I ran my very first half marathon!
It was the Brass Monkey at York, North Yorkshire!  I wasn't nervous, just looking forward to finishing! lol!  I knew I wouldn't make a good time but what ever happened it was a personal best!  The race went well, I had to stop quite a bit but I did chat to a nice lady on the way round  (I have since found out her name is Avril) she was an inspiration!  Thank you Avril for you kind words!
I finished in 2:42:35.  That is now my marker to start on I guess!  It is a flat course and really quite enjoyable!  I hope to do the same one next year, if I can get in that is! lol!  We'll see!
Hillary and Julie were brilliant company and we had a good giggle!  Thank you both!
On the way home I thought I was going to get stuck in the back of Hilary's car, it's a bit tight and I'd seized up after the race!   But I managed to prize my way out!

Today I went for a 3 mile gentle run, it was tough going as my legs are sore, I didn't rush and walked when I felt like it.  Then went up town in the afternoon with my son.  Legs are still sore and my toe nail is sore but I'm proud of myself!

Not sure now what my next race is going to be but I look forward to it!!

Not the best day.......

Had a nice lie in with Hubby this morning!  We didn't get up until 11!  I don't normally like to lie in that long but I enjoyed it! 

My last Uncle died last week, I didn't want to go to the funeral, I have only met him a couple of times and I am really tired of going to funerals in the past year.  I was hoping my sister could go but she can't so I have to go.  Ended up having a bit of a row with her, not good.  We sorted things out and made apologies and we're good again!  

So, retail therapy was called for!  Went up town on my bike, really enjoyed that!!  I was going to walk or catch the bus but then I remembered I had a bike!! lol. 

  I first looked round the charity shops but never found anything I liked.  Ended up in M&Co and found a lovely black dress that was £45 reduced to a lovely £10!  That will do nicely for the forthcoming Ripon Runners dinner dance!  I am looking forward to it!  I just hope no-one has the same dress!! lol!  That would be embarrassing! hehe!!  

Cooked a lovely lasagne for tea!  Been AGES since I made that!  I didn't put cheese on my bit though, how good am I! lol! 

Back to work tomorrow.

A Goooood day!

Today I managed an 11 mile run!  Had to stop quite a few times but that was OK.  Got a bit lost on the last bit, ended up down two dead ends!  Not ideal when you're knackered but funny when I think about it!
I wasn't going to go at all though, I could have quite easily  talked myself out of going because of the weather (wet and windy!) but, I didn't!  It was outside or the treadmill and I really did not fancy over 2 hours on the treadmill....... Couldn't imagine anything more boring!!  Really enjoyed it in the end so that's good!

I saw some buds on the trees! YAY!  It means spring is on the way!  I love Spring! ..... That's good!

My ipod stopped working down one side on Friday, I found my receipt and called the Sainsbury's help line, they  told me I had to get a replacement......... Nice one!  I've now been upgraded to the most recent ipod!  I now have a camera (both sides of ipod)  video recorder and better graphics!  AND not to mention another year's warranty! Oh, and lets not forget all those extra nectar points!  So that's Good too!

So, like the title says........... A Goooood day!

Wednesday, day off work!

Well, tried to do a long run today, unfortunately my legs thought better of it!  I'm hoping it's only because I did 5 miles yesterday and 3 on Monday, maybe my legs were just tired.....  Hope so.....  Anyway, I managed 7.7 miles but must have walked a fair bit of that......  Ah well, not gonna worry about it, I'll just try again on Saturday as it's my weekend off work, even though it's meant to be wet and windy!  Sods law! lol.

Went to the cinema tonight with hubby to see 127 Hours.... I really enjoyed it!  Bit gruesome but definatly good! Pick n mix is expensive!!!  lol!

Another good day!!

Tuesday.....

Early start today!  Work at 8 until 5 then home, quick tea for the family then off to Ripon Runners!  First time for me this year I believe!  Went with Doug and did almost 5 miles in exactly 1 hour!  Wasn't going to go at first I really felt like I couldn't be bothered but I'm glad I did in the end!  Lungs feel a bit rough but no where near as bad as they did only a few days ago!

Hoping to do 11 miles tomorrow!!

Going to the pictures tomorrow with hubby to see 127 hours!  Looking forward to having a date with hubby!

Another good day!

YAY I'm better!

Yesterday (Sunday) I was at work, it went well!  I thought I'd go on my bike, only problem was I didn't realise that there was black ice!  I only managed to try to push off and the back wheel just went from under me.....  Mmmmm thought it best to walk after that!!
I had arranged to go running with Michelle today but the ice put an end to that!
Did roast pork for tea!  Yum!

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Well, although I coughed a bit through the night (it was only a tickle that caused it) when I got up I felt good!  The best I've felt in ages!  So, I dusted down my trusted treadmill and clambered on board!  I managed 3 miles in a total of just under 33 mins!  I had to have a couple of breaks though but not for long!  It felt good to be back running!  Just hope the weather holds out for my planned 11 miler on Wednesday!

Had an interesting day at work today!  Had to call the police for some people in the mall.  .....  The question I'd like to know it do their parents really know what they're up to!!  And not five minutes after that, I had to refuse alcohol to a rather inebriated individual!  Ah the joys!
Had fish-finger for tea!  Enjoyed it!

Sad and Happy day today

It's Hubby's 44th Birthday today......... But also his Aunty's funeral.  It went as well as a funeral can go I guess......  Not many there but she didn't want any fuss and wanted it kept small so I guess that's what she got.
Phil had a  few cards to open, including one from his Aunt, bless.  He got some money so he needs to buy something nice for himself.
I'm still feeling rough, coughing like mad.
So, that was today.

R.I.P. Aunty Irene.

First Blog

First Blog

So, today I start my bloging!
I feel really positive this year.  I think it is going to be a positive year..... Hence the title!  I know most years start off with that optimism but it really does feel good!
Been off Sick today, I've got the dreaded lurgey.... Cough cough!!  Starting to feel a bit better though.  Can't wait to be back to my running fitness again, I really need to train for a half marathon I have on the 23 of January.  First we had the snow (but at least I was able to get onto my treadmill), then that went and I managed a couple of runs outside but then I go and get this blooming cold!  eugh!
Well, it's hubby's Birthday tomorrow, he'll be 44!  Unfortunately we also have his Aunty's funeral.  It will be a tough day I think.......  
So, running will start up again as soon as I can manage not to cough my self into oblivion!  I also now have a bike so it will help with my cross training!  Plan to put some mileage in there too!
Bye for now.