Robin Hood
Sep 21st, 2008 by carles
One week ago I ran the Robin Hood Half Marathon at Nottingham. It was very special for me because I hadn’t run any race in a long time. None since I’m in England.
Last Xmas I decided to do something because I was overweight and I didn’t feel well. Therefore I joined the Gym last January. It was very hard at the beginning but I lost ten kilograms after six/seven months. I felt myself fit again and an Half Marathon was a good challenge for someone who hasn’t run for a long time.
Thanks to a co-worker, I decided to join that race. I tested myself only one week before the run. I was happy with the test but I did realise that a Half Marathon could be too much. But It was too late to change my mind.
I thought to start the race with a couple of goals. For one hand I couldn’t stop, and for another hand I had to keep running at 5 min/km (8 min/mile) all race. It means to finish it in 1h45min.
The day of the Half Marathon I was very nervous. That morning I forgot the Chip and my wristwatch at home. I am very thankful to the organization to provide me with another Chip. And I asked the time to other runners during the race, thank you runners!
I enjoyed it and I liked it very much. It is wonderful back to run again! And I am happy because I did as I planned. My running time was slightly under 8 min/mile for first 10 miles. Last three miles were painful but I am glad I kept running. It was very helpful to find the runner with the “1h45min” signal within last two miles.
Before the race I met some Catalan guys from the webforum correcats. They were really funny.
Two of them ran the Full Marathon and they all did quite well. Congratulations guys and many thanks for your friendship!
Finally I have to congratulate my co-worker too. She did very well and, the most important, She raised a lot of money for her sponsorship (charity).
Next challenge: Barcelona or London Marathon? Who knows. ![]()



