I set off mid-morning for today's run with the aim of covering about 5 miles. My plan was to do a couple of miles slowly (about 12 mins/mile), then alternate between a faster run (9.30 to 10mins/mile) for quarter of a mile, fo
llowed by a couple of minutes walking to get my pulse rate back down.I run with my trusty Garmin Forerunner (other GPS watches are available!), and couldn't quite understand how I was easily running at a pace of 10.30min/mile. Had my session at the gym yesterday unleashed some hidden source of energy?
I ran on, and checked again. I was still running easily, and averaging 10.34min/mile. Maybe the clouds were interfering with the GPS signal.
It took me another couple of minutes to realise that I'd got the wrong display up, and I was actually looking at the time. D'oh!
The first two and a half miles seemed like really hard work today, but then I got into my stride and ran the 5 miles in just under an hour. I'm happy with that for a mid-week run.
And so to fundraising. The thought of raising large amounts of money is now keeping me awake at night (literally), so I decided that the best course of action is just to bite the bullet and start asking for help.
Plan #1: Letter writing to local companies/businesses. I've written my first serious letter asking for help with fundraising, and it will be handed in tomorrow. It's unbelievably difficult to know what to say, and how to ask. I feel terribly cheeky, but Asthma UK is a great charity, and I'm determined not to let them down. I'm hopeful that I'll receive a positive response, and I'll let you know if/when I hear anything.
Plan #2: Car boot sale. I've already asked friends and family to donate items to my car boot sale, and will be setting up a stall at the start of October. I'm now heading into the loft to see what I can find to add to my sale. I hope there are no spiders waiting for me up there.
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