Adventure #BEDM

Last night I was trying to decide if I could run 12 miles, some LFR Club members were getting on a train to a local village and running back down the canal.  I carb-loaded last night just incase (well that's the excuse I gave myself for eating a lot of pizza).
I woke up this morning at 6:20am!!!! I don't even get up that early on a work day!  I quickly convinced myself that 8 to 12 miles was way too big of a jump especially after not being 100% over a hamstring pull a few weeks ago, but seeing as I was up I decided to hit MK parkrun, 5k seemed a lot more achievable!

To say I am very pleased with myself is an understatement! After thinking I might collapse 2k in I only went and got myself a PB, woo hoo!   To top it off I smashed my goal of finishing a 5k in under half an hour by getting 29:16!!!

For me this morning was quite an adventure!

Distance run this year: 161km/100miles

Introduce Yourself #BEDM

I'm going to give this blogging daily a go,  I estimate I might manage half of these days ha ha!

So some random facts about me...

1. I am slightly obsessed with Converse.  My most reason pair are the All Star Low Black Mono in canvas.  Think I'm up to about 6 pairs now.
2. I love tea, especially Yorkshire Tea.  
3. I'm a bit crafty and have a dedicated room full of paper, glue, fabric, yarn and more.  I can't actually get in this room to do anything as its so full, oops!  I currently have a patchwork quilt, a dress, a crochet blanket, a bag and a shadow box waiting to be finished. 
4. I have Oral Food Syndrome and have to carry an epi-pen eek!!!!
5. I work for the NHS, I recently applied for a new job.  Applications close Monday, wish me luck!
6. The furthest I have run is 8 miles and I have my first Half booked in November.  So far I have 12 races lined up, whoever said running is cheap does not enjoy the bling!
7. I have flown to South Africa, New Zealand and Thailand all on my own.
8. I love salt and vinegar crisps.
9. I've got a bit of an obsession with mountains, I think this started when I was in New Zealand as you can't go far without seeing one. 
10. I can make mean cookies.
11. I love a cold beer. 
12. I can stand up on a surfboard. In fact I love the sea, a perfect day would be sat on a beach in the sun eating sarnies. 
13. I love the outdoors... Walks in the woods, camping, running, bike rides, sat in a pub garden... You get the idea. 
14. I have a varied taste in music... Punk, Ska, Reggea, Rock, Alternative, Indie, Dance!
15. If it's not a Beer I enjoy Gin, Vodka, Disorano and Wine!!!
16. I have never used my bath ha ha! I do shower every day. 
17. I love cats and dogs. 
18. I live in jeans and t-shirts. 
19. I have owned 3 Mini's and would love one to have for a Sunday drive. I drive a Honda Civic lol!
20. One day I will own a Camper Van.