Jesse (Slacker).....
A bit of a delayed blog post, but finally made it on!
Aaron has caught me in my new tights (As silly as they look, I didnt want to be too left out!!). Training has been going good, usually doing the 10KM runs to the track every Tuesday, the usual Saturday runs with Chris, Aaron & ben, and any other runs I can fit in during/after school.
Saturdays run was good, although went a bit longer than expected!! It was a scary thought knowing the next time we would see the top of the peak is when we will be nearly a marathons distance through the race!! Needless to say I felt very good on the run, and I am luckily getting better each time I run the peak!
The marathon around the Tuki Tuki with Aaron a few weeks earlier was a real confidence boost!! Especially at the end when both Aaron & I had the energy to pick the pace up on the last leg (making it look like we had just run around the block!). I was actually really surprised on that run at our performance, as for the two of us that probably wouldnt have even though of being able to complete a marathon 1 year ago!!
I participated in the Triathlon this weekend on short notice, for the Hastings Fire Brigade! It was my first time in my compression pants, and they felt really good (although I wont wear them on the day of Triple peaks - Sorry!)! I was about the 15th "yellow number" to leave from the swim transition, and by the time I had finished my run, I was the first "yellow number" in, so I must have passed a few people!! The run felt really good, and didnt feel tired at any point, I was even able to manage a powerful finish!!
Mixed emotions about this weekend!! I am excited to be helping Chris raise funds for the facilities that supported Georgina through her treatment! And excited to be part of something that when I complete will be one tick on the bucket list! I am just hoping I do not get stitch or anyhing along the way, but I am sure Aaron & Chris will pull me along! Although I am not too prone to getting caught short on runs, I might pack a few rolls of toilet paper for Aaron (If he goes that many times in a just over 3 hours, I wouldnt like to see the amount of toilet paper he would use in the Triple Peaks Challenge :P!!).
I will probably take Aarons advice, and not go for any more long runs, and just take a few walks/bikes throughout the week.
C ya for now! -- Jesse :)
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5 comments:
well done Aaron like your comments sounds like a great time had by all , good look to you, and as i said to chris, we will all be shouting for you. take care of yourselves on saturday run hard, but most of all run together and safe . its a fantastic thing you are all doing, and i wish you all well, send some pics of the big day . because i know you will have time to spare ha ha .
Hi Chris n co,
You will be pleased to know you have all spurred me on at the gym I can now run *5K* without collapsing lol!! Cannot beleive it's only a few days to go. Hey if tights work for you guys then who am I to judge ha ha!! Dave, Frankie, Tom & I will be cheering sooo loud you will be able to hear us all from the top of those peaks! We are all so proud of you all you are gonna NAIL IT! Good luck, take care, love The Turners xxxx
cannot remember meeting you when we were over there Jess, but we are so proud of you for what you are doing in Georgina's name. So are the rest of the Mellors clan as you can see from the blogs. Sounds like it will be a doddle (I don't think) Good luck to you all - Avril n Bill (Chris' mum & dad)
yo bro and co wow i am so very proud of you, tights including wot can i say on that score lol!!!
remember softly softly guys just you and the ground beneath and each step you take i'll be one step behind whispering words of encouragment to help you along your way.
love you chris so very much
TRACY XX
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Hi Chris and friends,
We all wish you all the very best for this fantastic challenge.
Hope all goes to plan and you all succeed. You deserve it after all of this effort!
Take care
Love the Veritys
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