Tuesday, 28 August 2012

Running All The Way

It probably wasn't real running but I didn't walk and only had to pause once to cross a road so I'm really pleased.

A fairly flat almost figure of 8 route has got my motivation back. Just like on the last run I set out nice and slowly but my legs were really stiff and not really in the mood for moving. I passed a neighbour walking her dogs and commented on the glorious weather. I had dressed for what looked to be a chilly morning but was pleasantly warm. Our 70+ paper delivery boy received my next greeting but I didn't catch his reply, see I was running!

A little ahead of me along the lane out of the village I spied two lady residents out on their morning ramble. Seeing people ahead of me is always a great incentive and I was soon passing them and of course keeping at my pace until I was sure I had disappeared from their sight.

Soon I was turning back towards home and now had the sun on my face. After crossing the M5 I enjoyed a downhill broad sweep which is always followed by a difficult long slow slightly uphill climb and with the full force of the sun beating down on my face I gritted my teeth, today I was determined to get the whole way out and back without walking.  

Back into the village and I'm nearing the end of my 8K trek. Can I manage a sprint finish? One minute I'm thinking yes and the next no. I convince myself to give it a try and I'm soon reaching for my ipod as I turn into our steep drive and await to here my stats for the past 53 and a half minutes.

I ran all the way - I'm happy.


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