Into week 2 of the HH which means 3 runs of 3 miles and then the “long run” of 7 miles this Saturday.
The two runs this week so far have been contrasts.
Run 1 Tuesday morning, 5kms – this was a good run. I stretched beforehand (something I don’t normally do) and then headed out with another significant change … no music! Yes folks, there was no beat in my ears this time. I was going to focus on pace, stride, breathing etc and trying to actually keep the pace low. I didn’t care how long this run took, just as long as I ran the whole way. Which I did! Yay!
Time: 31:38
I was very pleased and felt quite good afterwards. I even stopped for a couple of early morning photos just as the sun was coming up.
Run 2 – Wednesday evening, 5kms – This was after work and I was feeling pretty good and looking forward to it. I dutifully stretched, ditched the music and headed out. This time the calves hurt, the feet hurt. So it was a run and a walk. Might be because I run better in the morning, might be old age, might be that I’m soft!
But, I did the 5kms and at the moment that’s what counts.
Time: 37:07
Another run tonight to complete the 3 runs this week before Saturday’s 7 miler.
Hope you are all running well.
