in the new gear

I figured it was about time I actually start blogging the build up to Moonwalk 2009 as I've been dragging my feet, maybe a bit of denial over the challenge to come. I did feel like a poser, fully kitted out in Nike, but you have to look the part right?! That said, my first proper walk in proper, fitting, training gear went off as near to perfectly as it could. I didn't get out the door til near on 5pm so I ended up with the return trip all in the dark. If you know anything about me at all, you know that the dark is not my friend. I spent much of that 2.5 miles looking over my shoulder and scaring myself silly convinced that there was someone behind every tree, hill or bench.

As a mom of three little girls, its been hard to finish a complete thought in literal years. This walk in dusk and darkness allowed my mind to run free for the first time in ages. Some thoughts were inspired but many were a bit mundane -as follows-

Must get a new jacket, this one makes far too much noise *swish, swish, swish* the quiet only managed to magnify the sound.

A marathon is a long old way. . . at night. . . in the dark. I hope I manage to buddy up on the night.

I have officially transcended into full blown mother-brain. A german shepherd jumped me- in the dark- and instead of a typical freak out, I just said 'down, now. . . where's your mummy gone?' Good Lord, what's become of me.

Running is not walking. The shoes do not serve the same function, the muscles used are totally different. I kept wanting to race off but had to hold myself to the walking posture; it was mental agony. I do hope that I'll settle into the gait soon.

Also, I think a dog walker was trying to race me. Strange man. Isn't my flourescent pink jacket and running pant combo proof positive that I'm working out, not going on a stroll. I can kick your butt!! :)

4.15 miles - 7304 steps - 55.08.06