Crazy Shelly Cox
Shelly is going to blog about her journey to become fit and able to run the Cayman half-marathon in aid of the CIDA and support of James and Lisa's 100 mile run!
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My name is Shelly and I suck at running. I literally get out of breath if I get a run in my stockings. I hate running. I cannot even run for a minute without keeling over and gasping for breath. I have dodgy knees and had back surgery a few years ago so this has been my excuse to not pound the pavements over the last few years. I would say that I’m little miss average when it comes to exercise - I’m pretty out of shape and I definitely prefer my sofa to the gym!
Hopefully this is all about to change…I was truly inspired by James Murray and his goal to run ONE HUNDRED MILES so I have agreed to run (read: crawl) the Cayman Islands Half Marathon for the CIDA. James has guaranteed me (that is a BIG word) that I will be able to complete the 13.1 mile course by the time December rolls around. This remains to be seen, I am completely unfit but I am full of enthusiasm for this great cause. And anyway, it’s too late to back out now…This is my story, I’m hoping that people in my position will be able to relate to it and if I can inspire even one person to get off the sofa and give it a go then I will be happy.
by Crazy Shelly Cox
Crazy Shelly Cox
My name is Shelly and I suck at running. I literally get out of breath if I get
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on Monday, 12 September 2011
Crazy Shelly Cox
I am well aware that I haven’t updated my blog for a couple of weeks now. This is due to the fact that it would have been an expletive-ridden, pretty miserable read full of negative vibes. It’s safe to say that my knee has NOT been playing the game. Not a ligament to be left out, my Achilles wanted in on the action and has flared up too. It really is not an exaggeration to say that I feel like a ninety year old woman hobbling about.
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Crazy Shelly Cox
My name is Shelly and I suck at running. I literally get out of breath if I get
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on Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Crazy Shelly Cox
This week started off great as I hit the roads armed with plenty of enthusiasm and with my brand-new fancy watch on my wrist that told me my pace, tracked my distance and calories and timed my intervals – Splendid! I started off well and managed a five mile circuit of a nice-paced walk (chest out, head up, walking with purpose) and then jogs for two minutes and walks for four (for about 45 minutes)...
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Crazy Shelly Cox
My name is Shelly and I suck at running. I literally get out of breath if I get
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on Monday, 08 August 2011
Crazy Shelly Cox
This week has been a bit of a non-starter for me unfortunately. As well as my bad back and knee problems I also suffer from migraines (I know right, hypochondriac much?!)…I had an attack which wiped me out for a few days so sadly I couldn’t get out and get walking over that period as I just needed to lie down in a dark room, hold my head and feel sorry for myself. I felt much better after a couple of days so I did manage to get out and do 3k - Again I just took it nice and easy and walked but with a good and steady stride, head up, chest out and I actually felt pretty good afterwards – Nice to get those endorphins surging around my body...
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Crazy Shelly Cox
My name is Shelly and I suck at running. I literally get out of breath if I get
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on Sunday, 31 July 2011
Crazy Shelly Cox
My name is Shelly and I suck at running. Over the next few months I am going to tell you all about my progress as I get in shape to run my first half marathon!
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