I don't follow a running plan as such but I do log all my runs and I like to run circuitous routes both clockwise and anti-clockwise and on more than one occasion to see if I can beat my times. Having done this on all the runs on my current run sheet I decided to look for runs I have recorded that I haven't done for a while. I was relieved when the first run on old chart was a 5.8 km out and back trip to the motorway bridge.
I spent a lovely day in glorious sunshine with my Mum at Tyntsfield on Saturday. Having spent most of the day taking photographs with my new camera and once I dropped Mum home I made a flying dash to Asda before spending just a few hours unsuccessfully trying to download/upload the pictures onto my Facebook page I was very pleased to be doing a short run. I had found getting out of bed very difficult.
I set out nice and steady, and tried to speed up for every other ipod track which I mostly succeeded in doing. The lane was busy today, lots of dog walkers, cyclists and runners but noticeably no horses. I would just like to pick up on a point recently made by my running partner Ali, a brief nod of the head, a raise of the hand and best of all a smile and or a greeting would be much appreciated, especially if you're moving more quickly than me!
I was pleasantly surprised to find my homeward journey was happening quite nicely and I was still managing to push forward with extra effort on the alternative song. I even managed a longer than usual sprint finish. Sitting on my garden wall I was gasping for breath whilst my Nike chip commentator congratulated me on clocking up another 250 miles. I listened to my 37 minute achievement stats but it wasn't until I filled in my log sheet that I realised I had beaten my best pace speed.
One delighted runner!
Now, how do i get those photos off my camera...
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