Challenge Accepted

By jingoes i think my little sis might be right. About what you might say??? Well, tonight my sister and I were chatting about my goals in terms of where I was at with my running and when I was wanting to run my first half mara. We came to the conclusion that I'm doing everything right at the moment and July wasn't unrealistic at all. However, she suggested why not aim to run the distance by July, then build on improving my time and strength for a half by October. With that in mind, my decision was made. Soooo, drum roll please... My first half marathon will be on Sunday 12th October at yep, you guessed it, the Melbourne Marathon Festival. 

I feel really comfortable now with my decision and hope by doing it this way I can enjoy the event rather than just trying to get through it. I love the Melbourne Marathon festival as you get to finish the event by running into the MCG. Nothing can top that. Last time when I did the 5km event I go really emotional just by the amount crowds of people there cheering you on. Gawd knows how I'll be if I can finish a half marathon. So Mum, Dad, Amy, Peter, (or anyone else who would like to be in my support crew), mark it in your diaries cause I'd love for you to be there cheering me over the finishing line. Think I'll need all the support I can get. 

Now with my challenge accepted, I have 240 days to get crackin and reach my next goal. I've updated my run calendar for 2014 to keep me motivated. Just a  shame there's not a more 15 km events out there so if you do know any please let me know. I'll also continue to post my race results here.

That's it from me, 
happy running x