Running around Copenhagen

I completed the Sparta Copenhagen half marathon on Sunday 15 April. I decided to take it easy and to get a feel for the flat terrain in Copenhagen. The half marathon makes up part of the full marathon course, so that's also why I  decided to do it. I have to say I really enjoyed the run. Even though it wasn't a particularly fast time (2:07:11), I felt good throughout the run. And I experienced the energy rush from the energy gels. Soon after eating one I felt like I was floating along, and it was effortless to run. But then I came down from the sugar high at 19km, and had to focus on getting home. I upped my pace at that stage, and tried to run at a faster pace for the last 2km. I was very grateful to Esben and Jens (Esben's dad) for coming along to support me! Jens took some nice and some not so nice photos! (will post shortly) Always good to have the memories :o) This week I plan to run a 30km run. Fingers crossed all goes well - it's just quite difficult to find the time to fit it in!

Just a reminder that I'll be running the Copenhagen marathon on May 20, and I'm raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society. If you would like to donate online, please click on the button below.

Festival season is coming

With all this sunshine, I got lulled into thinking summer was on its way. It isn't here yet, but the preparations for summer have already begun. And by this I mean that we've bought our tickets for SPOT Festival and Northside. They are two music festivals taking place in Aarhus in May and June. The line-up looks great for both concerts. SPOT showcases up-and-coming (Nordic) bands, which I love to listen to, and of course a few favourites, including Alphabeat, Choir of Young Believers, Aura Dione and The Ravonettes. Northside has Snow Patrol headlining, followed by a list of super bands including Bat for Lashes, Marina and the Diamonds, Oh Land, Noah & the Whale, Emeli Sandé, James Blake.....

Roll on the summer :o)