Well it has been a while since my last blog post. I have been lucky to have a very chilled out and restful holiday in the Canary Islands. Catching up with friends and eating and drinking (not much alcohol) in extreme temperatures was not conducive to the training plan. It was 35 degress at 8.30am which is already too hot to run in for me. Most locals run late evening but that's family time so its out of the question. However the compensation is that an hour a day swimming meant that I haven't just laid there and put weight on. I am sensible even on holiday if I am eating out in the evening then my food intake during the day is reduced. I eat breakfast no matter what time of day, holiday breakfast consists of croissant, boiled eggs or beans on toast with a very nice treat of a full english thrown in for good measure. Dinner either happens or it doesn't dependant on the evening plans. Eating out on a night usually means after 9 o clock which in itself is a no on every level, however its holiday so needs must. I try not to overindulge when eating out absolutely no pudding is a firm rule of mine if I can't feel full after a main meal then its just tough luck. But I dont snap myself off of any main meals as I enjoy my food its just a case of keeping away from cream based meals. I don't drink too much alcohol as a rule anyway, age has defined a lack of recovery from hangovers, so the best way to avoid the hangover is not to drink. Its taken many years to come to this conclusion but since my running is important to me then alcohol has slipped away. With plenty of swimming and walking I have managed to keep off any problems with weight. My fitness levels don't seem too far out of my control either.
Having done my first run and not aching or suffering the following day I am back in full training mode. I have also received my race pack from BUPA it made it all very very real. I have read and reread my magazine soaking up what will be an amazing experience. Its only 3 weeks to go and my nerves jangle every time I think of what lays ahead for me. Seeing pictures of the signage emblazoned on the Tyne bridge just makes my butterflies go mad. I have a plan and I am sticking to it, no changes in food or hydration. My kit is sorted the only thing left is for my legs to carry me all the way to South Shields.
Whilst on holiday I had the amazing news that including gift aid a huge £500+ has been raised by you wonderful people. It fills me with great pride that people have enough faith in me to sponsor me. If you would like to help me to raise funds for Sue Ryder Wheatfields, please follow the link below.
It makes me wonder what Anne would say to this amount of money raised in her memory. I'm sure she will be with me on the roads of Newcastle she will certainly be in my ears.
Thank you to every single person that has taken the time to help.
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ElaineWinterbourne
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