Jog Scotland 5k Challenge
Posted by Sharon on June 26th, 2008
Last night 6 of us completed the Jog Scotland 5k run around Inverleith Park and the Botanic Gardens. For me this was the culmination of 6 months of running in which I started unable to run continuously for more than 3o seconds. It was a huge personal challenge but I am very glad to have completed in a time of 48 minutes.
Massive thanks must go to Jayne Easson for her commitment and enthusiasm to helping her colleagues become fitter and healthier. Also I must thank Hazel Gilfillan of Kings Meadow Primary, who kept spirits high throughout the course and kept to her word that we would start and finish together!
June 26th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Congratulations. That is excellent news. I was there too with 5 colleagues as well, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it too.
June 27th, 2008 at 6:53 am
Thanks. It was such a fantastic atmosphere and everyone, especially the stewards, were so friendly and encouraging.
June 29th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Hi Sharon,
I am a two time Olympic 5k runner (13.06 pr) that came by your recent blogpost by coincidence when searching for 5k training. Took time to look back on your posts, it was actually inspirational to see how you’ve managed to make running part of your life. I love running, always have, and I am happy to see others discovering the sport as well. Well, keep up the running, watch out for injuries and good luck to you..
Regards from Norway.
July 5th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Hi Marius, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a comment. Yes it is indeed a good way to keep healthy and I hope to keep on improving!
Sharon