Vidya writes
Each week, my foot is feeling less kaput. Cross training and strength work continues and I am optimistic that I can still complete London in some capacity. The aqua jogging technique is coming along – Kelly Holmes got two gold medals out of it, so it must work, right?! The biggest challenge is finding a quiet time to go to the pool, where you can avoid a punch up with someone who should be in the fast lane. I’m an athlete in rehab people!!
Since the last blog, I became an aunt for the first time, got a year older and sadly, we all lost an Eagle running colleague. Talk about the circle of life. When I was an Eagles beginner, Rob to me was like Yoda, dispensing wise words while his feet barely touched the ground. He was annoyingly good at running, but still had time for those of us at a more sedate pace. Last year I did the Bacchus Half Marathon, largely because Rob had said what good fun it was. It was the only time I finished ahead of him, by having a half hour head start and drinking a lot less wine.
Last weekend, I completed my longest walk since injury at Gunnersbury Parkrun; more importantly we remembered our good friend and mentor. Thank you, Rob - and to all the Eagles who take us from zero to 5Km heroes and beyond.
