Distance Running and Inspirational Role Models

On Saturday 12th September, i took part in my first Half Marathon on the Legend course as part of the purple supporter team for Kiri's 100th Marathon. It was a great honour to share that special day with as she has been one of the main reasons why i'm still doing distance running and also taking part in my first Marathon.

When i first joined Get Running a few years ago, she mentioned about doing a Marathon at some stage. Back then, i wasn't thinking that i would every do one of those.

Now after 22 Half Marathons, i have actually decided to give a Marathon ago. Actually, i have also signed up for my 2nd Marathon even both i have done my first one !!

Anyway back to Kiri, she has a very quiet nature around her but is also very tenacious and motivational. Both qualities that i have as well, which i think is something you need to have especially doing distance running.

It was great at the prize giving, just to see how many people she has impacted with her knowledge, training, advice and encouragement.

Competent Communicator Goal Reached

On Thursday 15th September, i achieved the 1st goal in Toastmasters by completing my 1st 10 Speeches to gain the Competent Communicator Award. Only 7 years to get that far.

I'm now waiting for my 2 advanced manuals to arrive so i can start on the next ten as well as working towards to Competent Leader Award as well.

I'm looking forward to the next lot especially the technical set :-)

My other goal not related to Toastmasters is to complete 10 marathons, 3 down so far. Will have done 4 by the end of the year and have a least 3 planned for next year. But that's a subject for a another blog :-)