Sport Relief anyone?

[ThursdayLast]

I just entered the Sport Relief (6) Mile.

This will be my first ever run with a number pinned to me.

I'm already regretting it

[BlueChampagne]

Don't! If you don't feel ready, it will motivate you to train. If you do feel ready, it will motivate you to do your best. Have a fab time!

[DulcetMoans]

I'm doing it too! Did the three mile last time and have done 2 x 10k since so done a big more but still end up wondering 'why am I doing this?!'

It's great to have something to work towards though. I'm sure you'll be fine and plenty of time to train!

[ThursdayLast]

Thank you both!
I have covered the distance before, so I know I'm physically capable, it's just kind of exciting/nerve wracking

[MandMand]

I've signed up for the six mile too, and I'm quite nervous! I've mainly been running inside on a treadmill all winter, and really need to get back outside to train and build up my distance.

[ThursdayLast]

I think it's brilliant that they have so many places to do it, makes it really accessible!
Are you going to start training outside in this weather?!

[EauRouge]

We're doing the 1 mile as a family. Both the DDs are very excited although I suspect DD2 will be carried for most of it as she will have just turned 3. DD1 (5yo) is pestering me to buy her some pink running tights.

[ThursdayLast]

That's lovely Eau, my DP hates running so I'm having to go it alone. Maybe in the future though!
I love your DDs priorities

[KnockMeDown]

I've signed up for the Swimathon - I'm doing 100 lengths. The most I've done so far is 80, so not far to go - I'm more concerned about getting enough sponsorship!

[ThursdayLast]

Well done knock! I'm sure you'll do fab, but I know what you mean about the sponsorship. I only chose £100 for fear of not making it

[ThursdayLast]

Rustled up some sponsors thank god

[anja1cam]

Yay well done! Entered DD(9) and me - her for 1 and me for 3, I'm a wimp I know but had several months off running this winter. Last time I actually did 4, was running with a friend who was doing 6 and the course here is laid out in a convenient loop. This time I suspect I'll be able to do 4 again because of taking the first one nice and easy

[dizzyday07]

I am doing the 5k Swimathon (200 lengths) and DD (9) will be swimming 1.5k (60 lengths)

[KnockMeDown]

Wow Dizzy, that's amazing! 200 lengths would take me hours - I put down my speed as 'Slow'

[ThursdayLast]

5k swimming????
I am seriously impressed

[holidayseeker]

My dd 8 wants me to enter her in the swimathon. She has previously swam 2000 metres in 1 hour 10 mins with her swimming club so I am thinking of entering her for the 1.5 km 60 lengths but I don't know how long you are given to swim?

[dizzyday07]

Holidayseeker The sessions are usually 2 hours long so she should have plenty of time even with a few stops.

DD and I did a team 1.5k last year with her doing 40 of the lengths and she could have finished it herself given half a chance!

[ThursdayLast]

I'm so impressed with all you swimmers (esp little ones!), I find swimming simply too difficult.
So more respect to you, how's the sponsorship going?

[holidayseeker]

Thanks dizzy, if it's 2 hours allowing for breaks then she will definitely be able to do it. I mentioned her teaming up with dh but she wants to do it on her own.

Good luck to you and your dd.

[holidayseeker]

Thursday I know I couldn't swim as far as some of these swimmers. I already struggle to even keep up with my dd.

[BlueChampagne]

Love the name Thurs - a fellow Fforde fan? How's it going?

[ThursdayLast]

Hahaha Blue, what gave me away?
Running wise, I think I'm ok - 6 miles under my belt today and my first park run tomorrow.
I need to be a bit more forceful guilt tripping people into sponsoring me!

[ThursdayLast]

Less than 48 hours to go!
How are all the keen swimmers feeling?

[dizzyday07]

DD swam tonight. 1.5k in 40 mins. Not bad for a 9 year old!

My 5k swim is on Sunday morning

[ThursdayLast]

Not at all bas for a 9yo dizzy.
There's no way I could swim even a little bit of that!
Good luck to you too

[KnockMeDown]

I've just done my 2.5km, took 1hr 40 mins. Not fast, was overtaken lots, but I DID IT