Easter hols run

Hi all! I've been away visiting family in London for the easter hols.  Had a fantastic time, took the kids to lego land as an early birthday treat and spent some quality time with family. I did get in a run. I dragged my brother out and he is actually really fit! So we did some elevations. Heron hill is blooming steep and no I didn't run it all but I did give it a try! So here are the details and link. If you  go on the link it shows you the elevations. .
I ran with MapMyRun! Distance: 4.29km, time: 45:37, pace: 10:38min/km, speed: 5.64km/h. http://mapmyrun.com/workout/929006533

Race for Life 10k

Forgot to mention, Mel and I are thinking about doing a 10k Race for Life in July. Something nearer to aim for! Exciting! Trouble is, it will be another thing to raise money for which is great in theory. In practice however... You only have to look at my justgiving page to realise how difficult it is.

Make the effort...but I don't want to!!

I'm tired today. Still full of cold and feeling meh but that irritating little person in my head was moaning. 'You are going to work out today aren't you?' 'You can't seriously be thinking about missing another day??'. Meh. I gave in because the little voice was starting to sound panicky. No More Trouble Zones done. No running today because it's Easter Hols and the kids are here. All. the. time... Meh.

Feeling hot hot hot

Despite both Mel and I being run down and feeling rough, we tried our best. Distance: 4.44km, time: 40:29, pace: 9:07min/km, speed: 6.58km/h.  We went a different route on our run today, again taking in the lovely Ropner Park and passing by some of the gorgeous houses backing into it. I was concerned at first that people would be mean and shout rude things at us but you know, people round here are really friendly  we get a lot of positivity and encouragement.

Really warm now! It's like I'm wearing an electric blanket. I love my coat. It's bright pink as you can see in the photo. This is the one where the zip broke last week or whenever it was.  Seems ok now. Plus,  it's looser on me! Yes! I'm loosing my tummy!! 

I noticed today that I can really feel my tummy muscles working when I run, which is great. You know I really think my core work outs are paying off.

Question. If I'm not wearing my coat in summer, what do I do with all my stuff? Asthma pump, keys, tissues etc?

No More Trouble Zones. Jillian Michaels kicks butt!

Just done shy of an hour of concentrated trouble zones workout. PHEW! I'm seriously shattered! I haven't got this on DVD but I found it here on youtube! Awesome! I love Jillian Michaels. For those who are thinking, who on earth is this woman going on about. Here's a link to here webpage. She was/is one of the trainers on America's Biggest Loser. The first DVD I came across was 30 Day Shred and it worked wonders. She has a huge following and there are some great Facebook communities offering support and advice to others following her regimes. I've done loads of exercise dvds and hers are top of my list at the moment! Right, I'm off to recover in a dark room...

Another day, another fab run

I ran with MapMyRun! Distance: 4.32km, time: 40:24, pace: 9:21min/km, speed: 6.41km/h.

Woo hoo.  Feeling awesome! Mel and I were buzzing afterwards!

Tired feet, and some advice needed

Ran 3.68 km today with Mel and we were joined today by her significant other. We did some good incline practice and took in the lovely Ropner Park on our way round. Was a cold but lovely morning.  I used bugmiles app to track it but there was a problem with their server so it won't show me the route. Grrrr.  Have just downloaded Map my Run to see if that does better.  If anyone has any suggestions of good apps,  please let  me know!

Oh and my karrimor jacket zip broke on the way round. Managed to get it unstuck but may have to get a better jacket.

Lastly, my hands sweat so much when I run, what can I do about it?? Any advice will be gratefully received.