Couch Potato to 5K Week 7

Did I mention, am a runner! Yes I run 3 times a week. :0) Am playing in the big leagues now! Am hard core. Am no longer breaking the running into bite size pieces am straight into Monday morning 25 minutes running (5 minute warm up walk first of course, am not Rambo!).
Monday was also first day of school in Spain and was slightly thrown off stride when kept seeing people I know whilst attempting to keep running. School headmaster included! Was slightly hurt by all the gaping in amazement. It’s off-putting! I mean it is obviously a shock to see someone you know heaving themselves around town but no need to stare!! Plus felt awkward when could only manage a vague wave hello but not stop. Can’t stop, never get going again!
Lovely sister starting to feel pressure of week 5 (remember this one ends in 20 minute run). She has made serious error by looking ahead. Luckily as big sister am here to help, will be running 25 mins myself (cos am a runner now) so can be with her every step of the way.
Wednesday we had to go early as lovely sister had an early start with work. Met her in the street at 7am, ridiculous, stars still out, moon there, cars using headlights, parallel universe kind of stuff. Saw the sun come up!!!
Friday again saw the moon and stars even though went at 715am.  Is this reason enough to give up?  Is fact that now having to run so early is still night, good enough for facebook friends and family?  Probably not!  Lovely sister ran 20 minutes, amazing and another reason why must press on!  Was running last 5 mins all by self this morning and started to see all the teenagers in the street heading for school (8am start here for secondary school), more gaping, am not a freak show (well maybe am but they should really try to hide expressions more)!
Anyway, successful running week! Am thinking about offering my services to the British Olympic team. Feel it is patriotic duty to help really. If have improved self 1000% in only 7 weeks what could be possible for athletes in the months left before 2012 Olympics. Even if could only improve them 100% think what that would do for our chances. Am wondering if actual Olympic coach has been able to achieve the kind of improvement I have in such a short time, think not! Anyone got his number?

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