Plans for an East End Sunday

I’ve been up for a few hours, in spite of going to bed late. When I’m insomniac at both ends there must be something happening. Today I’m hoping to do my first 10 K run without any walk breaks. That’s a total of 6 miles and will take me over an hour. Not bad for someone who less than 3 years ago could run for about 20 seconds! Besides feeling tired I’ve got aches all over, but hopefully it’s just nerves! I have done 5 miles before of course, but it was tough, and it is going to be a struggle to run that extra mile. I’m praying it doesn’t get too hot, or I might end up with heat stroke.

The event is the Barts and the London Charity 10 K, in Victoria Park. Should anyone want to join me entry on the day is available, with the race itself starting at 11.30 am, costing £10/12 depending on affiliation. There are also shorter fun runs, starting earlier. Registration is open from 9 am, at Molesworth Gate towards the South East end of the park.

Meanwhile some local private gardens are being opened to the public to raise money for charity. In the Albion Square and London Fields area 5 gardens are open. Price is £5 or free for kids.

There are also a couple of gardens open near De Beauvoir Square for £3.50.

Details can be found at http://www.ngs.org.uk/ by using the Garden Finder (sorry, direct link doesn’t work). Times for all these gardens are between 2 and 5.30 pm. I think I may be relaxing in a bath!