31-10-2025, 03:00 PM
A friend of mine flew in from Germany to do the Two Oceans marathon. She is such an inspiration, thyroid cancer survivor and breast cancer survivor all of which were made evident in the last 6 years.
I was drawn into the excitement of the set up at the stadium where we collected her race pack and the comradery was incredible. People gathering from all over the world with one united aim.
Shortly after the event I signed up for the Peace Run which formed the first day of the Cape Town marathon.
My criteria were: 1) purchase decent shoes, (I'm not of the age, 58 to encourage injury) 2) purchase Garmin so that we have some idea of progress.
As I was travelling in May I decided not to encourage a stop start process, so I moved out of the comfi bed in the early hours (it wasn't that bad I am generally a good walker) to the pavement in June.
Gradually, I have managed to increase my distance and speed and achieved my 10km race in October.
I had thought once this goal was achieved I'd be done with this running "thing" but I am really enjoying it.
However, this has been a hit or miss process. I am seeking guidance on a better training strategy to increase my strength, endurance and speed. In saying that though I would like to enjoy a social run and also be able to challenge the clock when required.
Looking forward to this challenge and having better awareness of what can be achieved.
I was drawn into the excitement of the set up at the stadium where we collected her race pack and the comradery was incredible. People gathering from all over the world with one united aim.
Shortly after the event I signed up for the Peace Run which formed the first day of the Cape Town marathon.
My criteria were: 1) purchase decent shoes, (I'm not of the age, 58 to encourage injury) 2) purchase Garmin so that we have some idea of progress.
As I was travelling in May I decided not to encourage a stop start process, so I moved out of the comfi bed in the early hours (it wasn't that bad I am generally a good walker) to the pavement in June.
Gradually, I have managed to increase my distance and speed and achieved my 10km race in October.
I had thought once this goal was achieved I'd be done with this running "thing" but I am really enjoying it.
However, this has been a hit or miss process. I am seeking guidance on a better training strategy to increase my strength, endurance and speed. In saying that though I would like to enjoy a social run and also be able to challenge the clock when required.
Looking forward to this challenge and having better awareness of what can be achieved.