Finally Heading for Paradise

[ju-ju-]

My palms are sweaty having hit pay on........ ( fanfare please).... The Eden Project Marathon!!!! Yikes. Yes, Ju-ju is going to do another. I am actually signed up for the Snowdonia marathon in Dec BUT it clashes with the holiday my dad is treating us to, so that was a no brainer.... obvs.

The Eden Project was my very first HM just 6 months after graduating from C25k so I was just a baby runner... my plan was to then do the Marathon, but then I had an injury, and you know how that goes. My first ended up being Paris. So this is my opportunity to nail those Cornish hills and do it strong. I dont mean fast, but to enjoy it, take it all in and finish with gas in the tank and a strong fit body. Here is my write up from the first time when I did the HM:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

The pic is of me in my ( as was ) trademark orange headband which I wore on every run then.... I'm feeling rather nostalgic

I am really scared, I am going to have to get used to running with people again!! Any tips and guidance for any of this much appreciated

Juju XX

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Yessssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's gone in the Events Calendar 😊

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to roseabi]

That’s it then, it’s official !!!

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

Ohhhh that sounds amazing! And maybe kind of terrifing too, though mostly just for everyone else as you power though the mud, arms out, hopefully roaring (well, that's how I imagine it). But definitely avoid the post race pasties, after your poor sister's experience!

Naturally I have zero tips to offer, except maybe try the roaring? Good for motivation, and personal space 😁

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Sqkr]

Roaring is always good, isn’t it?!! And good idea re the pasty!!

[Tbae Metric Marathon]

Two lovely posts.👏👏

Snap shots of your journey.🤔

Your Dad must be so proud of you and your sister.

What a kind Dad he is treating you to December holidays and denying me the possibility, with permission of course, of cheering you across the line at Snowdonia.

Of course it is a no brainer.lol.👍

As a novice, I wondered on first reading your breaking news, how you were going to combine your ongoing streaking run with the longer training miles.🤔

I just know you will have all the technical stuff and more figured out.

Just a suggestion to sustain you through your training, do that part for your kind, proud dad.

Every good wish to you woman of steel and panther leader.💥🏃‍♀️🐆💥

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Tbae]

Thankyou so much, yes my dad is indeed very kind..... I am a bit sad about Snowdon, but I will do it next year... and I will have 4 proper runs in the week and the rest will be recovery runs alongside the other stuff.... Thankyou so much 😎

[Tbae Metric Marathon in reply to ju-ju-]

So interesting.👍

I just knew you would have it all sorted.🤔👍

You have so much clarity of what to do and how to proceed.

All comes easy , no overthinking for you, and you have just dropped another gem of advice on the melding of streaking and marathon prep.

Just simple to understand, but for mere mortals doing it.🙈😂

Go you woman of steel, and you do not even come from Sheffield.🤔😂💥🏃‍♀️🐆🏃‍♀️💥

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Oh Goodness... that sounds fantastic

Your Snowdonia Marathon is October

Saturday October 27th

Eden Project Marathon October 14th.... Could you be doing both ???

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Hi, sadly not as my dad is treating us to a holiday in Crete which clashes with Snowdonia so I will defer.... so that’s why I’ve plumped for Eden... Thankyou 😎

[Realfoodieclub Marathon]

Woohoo look at the panther go. Awwwww just looked back at your post, so many old names on there. I wonder if they are all still running? That was the one, got me hooked on my HM’s too. 😀.

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Bless you that’s so lovely.... Thankyou so much...and I know, so many folk on here who were here and then not any more.... but perhaps they lurk.....! Xx

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done Ju-Ju 💪👍😃. It’s exciting Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeha! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks Wobble 🤩

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

When I have running doubts I always look to my children for guidance. They never worry about a run. They get up on Sunday morning, breakfast and dress in their running gear. A quick trip into Eastbourne and they get to the park run just in time to do their warm-up before heading directly to the start line. The countdown begins and BOOM they are gone.

They run because its fun, and they never question whether they will be able to do it. Keep doing what you are doing, and remember why you are doing it.

[Tbae Metric Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

So good Dave.🌟👏👏

Run as in childhood.💥

You must be so proud of your daughters.👍

Hope all good with your busy job and your running plans.💥🏃‍♂️💥

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Whatsapp]

Lovely, and this is so true.... I bet you are so very proud of them too....

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

..very exciting! You will be fab! Hope the training goes well.😀

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thankyou so much 😎

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Yay! Go juju!it looks and sounds brilliant 😊 x

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Thankyou 😎

[Eatcakeandrun Marathon]

Inspiring ju-ju- ! I am sure you will smash it!

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Eatcakeandrun]

Thankyou so much...

[sallenson]

Go you babe!! Just promise to keep us up to date with your training progress and one of your inimitable posts afterwards.

No need to say "Good luck" cos you of all people don't need luck. You f'in smash it and nick its dinner money to buy pasties.... xxx

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to sallenson]

Mmmmmmm pasty I’m ravenous x

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Sounds amazing ju. Smash it full circle! ⭕️

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Decker]

Love that circle!!!! Thankyou

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Scared? Ju-ju? Never, surely? You are invincible

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to linda9389]

😎💄 I wish- Thankyou so much x