Unfortunate 1h7min

So I have this weird theory about my running results and a general condition. I run quite regulary, not to mention my gym sessions. Doing everyhing to strengthenn my legs, eating healthy. But there’s one thing  I can’t stop thinking about: how is it possible that every time I participate in one of the running events, my results are worse than usually..? Seriously, yesterday I completed the Maniac Ten Run by the Malta Lake in my city. I was pretty confident and, as I thought, well prepared. And what? 1h7min. It’s always 1h7min when I run 10k. Is it because of the adrenaline, or the pressure? Or maybe because most of us start with the quicker pace to show off a bit and feel worse after 3k? Maybe it’s high time to try these famous intervals? Is it possible that the gym workouts don’t  help as much as I thought?

   

I have less than a month left for the next run, which will be Poznan Halfmarathon and to be honest, I’d really like to be able to run it with no stops. Soon, I’m goig to Barcelona for 10 days and I’ll have plenty  of time to run there, by the beach, just like I used to a year ago. In Barcelona (unlike here, in the city center), you simply cannot get bored of running the same route every day. Maybe, somehow I’ll find my inspiration and motivation again!

But, speaking of the Maniac Ten Run, like I said, I completed this 10k run yesterday, exploring the streets of Poznan with 4 000 other participants. I met one of my friends who had her running debut and completed it with an amazing result of 58min. The weather was rainy, but not windy at all. People were happy and full of energy. The audience we had, was pretty big, as there were lots of people in the streets cheering us on. The medal we got was one of the most beautiful so far. I just missed  my dad, who didn’t run this time  and stayed home with the fever. Maybe that was the reason why I couldn’t improve my final result – the ack of my running partner..?

    

Anyway, time to stop complaining now, 1h7min is not such a bad result, however I kind of consider it as my running curse. Time to break the bad spell and get ready for the 21k run, that will take place on 12th of April!

Wish you lots of energy for the upcoming week Runners!

B for Big news

Ok, the time has come. It might sound extremely selfishly, but 2015 belongs to me. Having forgotten all the bad things that happened in 2014, it’s time for the fresh start. I have already started implementing some of the NY resolutions – I have traveled to Berlin and Barcelona within a week – the best way to start 2015! Having said that, another crazy news: 2015 will be not only a self development year for me.. One of my friends sent me a message with a Marathon training plan: marathon for beginners – 25 weeks, 2 runs a week. If a beginner can prepare within half year, running only twice a week, it is a sign that impossible is nothing. I have no choice to be honest – my father signed up for the triathlon in May, I can’t be worse, right..

Another news is that I have just realized how much I miss my southern home – Barcelona, so if only I pass all the exams (starting with the trade law today), I’ll get on a plane and travel to Catalunia to complete Barcelona Mitja Marato on 15th of February – thank you Ryanair for surprisingly cheap flight tickets! March will be a month of the Maniac Ten Run, while in April my dad and I will run the Poznań Halfmarathon. 3rd of May will be very important because of International Wings for Life Run. I guess this is a run every runner should join at some point!

My calendar is getting filled with more and more events. And as I decided to travel more and experience more, on Saturday I will pack my luggage and get on a plane again. This time my destination will be Africa, Seychelles to be precise. 29 degrees in the middle of winter, diving with those gigantic turtles, eating fresh fruits for breakfast and.. running along the beach. Running along the beach in Seychelles.. I am getting excited just by the thought of it!

The whole training plan starts tomorrow. Like I said, 2015 is a year of self development – I will do my best to stick to the plan I wrote down and hope to achieve all the goals I mentioned above.

Hope you all had an amazing NYE party and wish you all lots of energy and positive attitude folks!

Links for the runs mentioned above:

Barcelona Mijta Marato: www.edreamsmitjabarcelona.com                                                   Maniac Ten Run: www.maniacka.kbmaniac.pl                                                                       Poznań Halfmarathon: www.halfmarathon.poznan.pl                                                           Wings for Life, Poznań Edition: www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/pl/pl/poznan