This week has been a mini roller coaster.
Let’s start with the losses. On the 1st of March, the results of the NYC Marathon lottery were out and unfortunately, I didn’t get a place. Whilst waiting impatiently, there were 2 ways to find out – the official email or my credit card being charged $295. I’m sure I am not the only one who has thought “Please take my money, please take my money, PLEAAASE…” This year has been my second year. Although, this isn’t really a big deal, the mini rejection still hurts a little. But hey ho, better luck next year.
And today, the 5th of March was the Tokyo Marathon – my meant to be first entry to the World Marathon Majors. But thanks to me failing my exams, I couldn’t justify going to Japan and enjoying the trip and the run. I also missed the deadline to defer my entry to next year. So really, back to square 1. But hey ho, better luck next year.
On to the wins. This week, I ran 6 miles in 55 minutes. Although, this was on a treadmill (as it was very cold again), still not a bad effort – got pretty close to my 9:00/mile goal.
Also this week, I ran the longest distance so far for this training plan – 15 miles! This brought the total of miles ran this week to 30 miles. Whoa! The more comforting thing was that I also felt great after 15 miles – not fatigued.
On other minor wins – all but one of my sign offs for my medical portfolio, which due for review on the 14th of March, is now complete. The last one to be done after the exam. Also, had a mock exam yesterday and surprisingly, I passed.
So, I may have missed out on NYC and Tokyo but I am on track for London and also for career progression. Fingers crossed.
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