No. 002

2. Run

Not running away from the Primary...although it’s tempting.

Competitor 312 in the Bideford 10k. Pain/suffering model's own.

Despite the expression on my face above, I like to run. And like all runners I'm obsessed by personal bests:

10k PB = 46:40 (Bideford 2009).

½ marathon PB = 1.39:15 (Cardiff 2009).

2010 has been a bit of a duff year for my running – due exams and a liking of cheese (I love cheese, but it does slow me down. Especially brie). One race so far this year...a very average 49 minute 10k in Bristol with an upset tummy (a poorly-timed Muller crunch corner one hour before the race).

The excellent North Devon Road Runners licked me into shape in 2009, but I'm between running clubs at the moment, which is part of the problem.

But it’s probably the cheese.

So running timetable for 2010 is:

(a) Join Southwest Road Runners (they do off road too) on moving to Exeter next week

(b) Compete (ha!) in Bristol half 5^th September

(c) Find another race to do. Preferably off road.

(d) Cut down on cheese.

Check back for run updates! I might keep a cheese diary.