Well, the 2012 FCF challenge did not get off to the most auspicious start with Roz struck down with sciatica just before Hogmanay. It goes to show that doing all the right things and training hard does not mean life can't turn on its heel and give you a good kick. Roz is dealing with it in determined fashion, following doctor's orders and getting treatment that will have her back to her best in no time.
On the plus side, we were lucky enough to have Roz's Mum, Bronwen, around to jog into the breach for Roz and be part of the FCF Team that included Susie and Simon Harding - Susie competing in her first organised run!
The January 2012 challenge, the Great Winter Run in Edinburgh, went really well. It was windy but not gale force, it was overcast but dry and there was a great atmosphere around an event that had an international cross-country and a junior run - as well as our 5k around Arthur's Seat with 1,500 runners!
Everyone came in in under 35 minutes which, when you consider it has a 350ft ascent for the first half of the run, is a tremendous effort. Check out Susie, Simon and Bronwen finishing the race sporting the rather fetching CF Trust running tops - Bronwen clearly putting in practice for the sprint finish:
What to do after completing a run before the after effects of the Christmas pud have warn off? Have a fry up. We were treated to a banquet round at Roz's as she continued her convalescence:
A special thank you to Ken Latham who was our race support and cameraman.
So, a week where we got some local publicity http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/edinburgh/around-the-capital/we_want_to_go_the_extra_mile_in_2012_for_our_friend_1_2034601
Raised our first £600 for the CF Trust (thanks everyone) https://www.justgiving.com/teams/FCF
And completed our first challenge. Not a bad start!
On to February, fancy dress and quite possibly some zumba. Lucky me...
Good luck with the worthwhile resolutions and enjoy breaking the unreasonable ones.
Bri.
