Patricia Paquette

16K training run

Last Saturday was my first long run in 2 week.  I missed training over the Easter weekend due to an IT band injury.  I was able to complete 16K even with a blister. 

Saturday Run

This Saturday was my second 8KM run.  This time there were no hill so I came in at just over 53 minutes, which is still off my normal running pace.  It's been harder than I thought to get back in shape.  The Can Too training program has really helped.

Benchmark

Wednesday evening was our first timed run.  I completed 3km in 19 minutes.  Not my best time but good since I haven't trained in 2 years.  I'm looking forward to Saturday's 6km run.  It will be the most distance I run since I've moved to Australia.

I'm training with Can Too for the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon!

I am training for an event with Can Too, a health promotion organisation that engages and inspires individuals and the community to achieve personal health, wellbeing and altruistic goals.

Beginners and experienced athletes alike are given professional coaching as part of a team to run or swim in endurance events- including 10km, half-marathon and marathon runs; as well as ocean swims and triathlons.

In return, I am raising valuable funds that go towards innovation in the prevention, care and control of cancer. In 2016, our Can Too community has supported 12 early career researchers through Cure Cancer Australia and Cancer Council NSW.

Thank you for supporting me!

‘It’s so much fun and I can’t believe I’m going to achieve this goal that I never thought possible. A great program and team support is making it possible. You Can Too!’