MDC 4k. I'm a runner!
Well...it's done!
I was very slow, but I'm really relieved and happy that I've finally achieved a goal that's been in the forefront of my mind for the last 18 months.
After having a wonderful few weeks lately, I didn't have a great start to the day. I woke up with a migraine at 3 o'clock and had to take medication that makes me feel really sick (stupid Cirque - I was cross with myself, because that was caused by forgetting to take my other medication when I stayed up the coast the night before) . I tossed and turned for another couple of hours and then finally dropped back into a deep sleep about 15 minutes before the alarm went off. By the time we got to the race I still had the headache, I felt really sick and had a bad case of jelly legs. I was OK for the first 2.5k and only had to have a couple of short walking breaks, but after that the nausea got pretty bad and I felt as though my legs were going to give way under me. I slowed down a fair bit after that and I was really relieved to see the finish line. It was lovely to see the Cirquelets (who had obviously been back for some time) and then Clairie cheering for me. Thanks so much guys! Thanks especially to the Cirquelets for doing this for me for Mothers' Day. It really was the best present I could ask for.
My official time for the 4k was 35:23, but the 4k course is actually 4.4k so I probably did the 4k in about 32. I'm not imagining this, by the way - it's a pretty obvious error! There's a 400 metre gap between the 2k outward marker and the one that tells you there's 2k to go! I thought they would have fixed this after concerns were raised last year, but apparently not.
Anyway, I'm happy enough with the result. This race was never about time, it was about getting through the physical and mental barriers that have been plaguing me for a very long time; the ones that told me I would never be able to run again. I can only get better from here on in!
I was very slow, but I'm really relieved and happy that I've finally achieved a goal that's been in the forefront of my mind for the last 18 months.
After having a wonderful few weeks lately, I didn't have a great start to the day. I woke up with a migraine at 3 o'clock and had to take medication that makes me feel really sick (stupid Cirque - I was cross with myself, because that was caused by forgetting to take my other medication when I stayed up the coast the night before) . I tossed and turned for another couple of hours and then finally dropped back into a deep sleep about 15 minutes before the alarm went off. By the time we got to the race I still had the headache, I felt really sick and had a bad case of jelly legs. I was OK for the first 2.5k and only had to have a couple of short walking breaks, but after that the nausea got pretty bad and I felt as though my legs were going to give way under me. I slowed down a fair bit after that and I was really relieved to see the finish line. It was lovely to see the Cirquelets (who had obviously been back for some time) and then Clairie cheering for me. Thanks so much guys! Thanks especially to the Cirquelets for doing this for me for Mothers' Day. It really was the best present I could ask for.
My official time for the 4k was 35:23, but the 4k course is actually 4.4k so I probably did the 4k in about 32. I'm not imagining this, by the way - it's a pretty obvious error! There's a 400 metre gap between the 2k outward marker and the one that tells you there's 2k to go! I thought they would have fixed this after concerns were raised last year, but apparently not.
Anyway, I'm happy enough with the result. This race was never about time, it was about getting through the physical and mental barriers that have been plaguing me for a very long time; the ones that told me I would never be able to run again. I can only get better from here on in!
posted by Cirque at 12:13 pm
17 Comments:
yay! sorry to hear you weren't feeling well cirque, i was feeling a bit sick at the end of the 4km and I had no reason for that other than lack of 'match fitness'! looks like there is no stopping you now :)
I'm so sorry to hear that you weren't feeling well but well done on pushing through.
Words can't bring to describe how proud I am of you, of the fact that you are one of my dear friends and how much you inspire me (*don't cry*). Congratulations - so looking forward to seeing you next weekend :-)
Wow - just imagine how well you will be able to do on a good night's sleep, a tummy that's not upset and without a headache!
PS. Well done and HMD!
WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!
Congratulations Dude - and no one deserved to finish that race today more than you. You're such a star!
Bring on the weekend, I say!
I knew you'd do it! Great stuff on pushing on even when you weren't feeling well and I'm glad the Cirquelets are looking after their mum properly.
Roll on Warwick!
Yay Cirque!!! Fantastic stuff. Its so exciting to think "you're back". Soon it will feel like you never were away from running.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY. Your boys must be as proud of you as you are of them.
Cirque, I'm as proud of you as I would be if I was your real mum!!
Congratulations Cirque!
I was thinking of you all day today, I feel as though I lived through the disappointment of the planned MDC last year and was hoping that you would Be able to make it this year.
The time is good (not that it matters) - more importantly, Did you enjoy it?
I'm delighted to hear that you completed the challenge. Next time, no migraine!
Yes, you're a runner Cirque! Kick on from here. I like the boutique cheer squad.
Well done and I'm sure you will have a great time in Warwick next week.
Wooohoo - you runner you!!!! You are going to whoop it up at Warwick ;-)
What a magnificant day for you, despite the sick side :-(.
now you can look forward to your exciting weekend at Warwick :-). Big congratulations from us.
TA
well done Cirque in spite of all the obstacles which seemed to be conspiring against you...the Cirquelets must be very proud of you!...we are!!
A huge congratulations to you!!!! Hopefully the next one can be minus the migrane!! I have no idea how you managed that... I am usually in bed when I get thw occaisional migrane... as I have said before~ tough cookie!!!
3 days to go :-)
2 sleeps to go!
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