In my spare time

Hello again all sorry I've not been around to blog but to tell you the truth I've had no inspiration and plus the weather here has been gorgeous so who wants to be sat at a computer indoors when the sun is shining. What I have been doing lately is getting myself ready for the British 10K London 2010 in July. Some of you out there may be keen runners or gym bunnies and think 10K is nothing short of a quick jog but, for me it is a marathon, seeing as a child and teenager my longest distance to participate or compete in was the 200m and I'll tell you something I'm nowhere near as fit as I was then so this is going to hurt.

I will be running with my lovely girlfriend who has participated in this run twice before and wants to
1. Beat her previous times
2. Beat me

I'm adamant I will win but after some short training sessions I've realised I may actually lose, which, is not good for me, my ego, masculinity or the entire worth of men in general. I recently found a website called Map My Run where you can decide on a route designed by others or build one yourself which is great as it tells you the distance (miles or kilometres), any hills and their gradients etc. So I designed a short 8km route around Finsbury park near me see below.



My first attempt was yesterday and took a lot longer than anticipated but I'll put that down to the hot weather, not warming up beforehand and not taking my iPod (Who am I kidding I am just so unfit at the moment really). I was surprised to see so many other people out running in the park, maybe I just never noticed them before or maybe I just didn't want to notice them in case I felt guilty for not being more energetic.
I've convinced myself that next time I attempt this run I will do it without stopping.To do this I believe warming up and getting a good playlist together for running is essential.

I have a few songs in mind but I relish your thoughts on what will be good motivational running music. Here are 5 to get you started.

1. Omen - The Prodigy


2. Keep on running - Spencer Davis Group


3. Rocky Them tune


4. The Great Escape - We are Scientists

5. Pump It - The Black Eyed Peas