Day 28, Jan 27th 2019, Long Run
Life got in the way of training, and blogging this week, a family birthday, building kitchen units, baking cakes, some family problems blah blah. Not really an excuse, but when your mind isn't in it, it isn't in it and no matter how much you say to yourself that others have it tougher and they are fitting in their training, it still doesn't motivate you.
So, I will say no more on the last few days and jump straight to today, plan says a steady run for 1hr 20mins, but, I had signed up for the Canterbury 10 miler, and, even at my peak, I couldn't complete 10 miles in that time. I decided to run it as slow as possible, its quite a hilly course, well, there's 2 big hills, and a lot of undulations 😆
As it was a club champs race, there was a big turn out. the weather was perfect for personal best times and loads of people smashed their previous times. I started my run with Lesley but had asked her, on the way there, not to run with me today as it just ruins her times and stats and that makes me feel really guilty. I soon caught up with Edwina and we ran a little bit together. In no time at all, around mile 4, we were caught by Jane and Sophie, so Sophie and I edged ahead, and ran about 1/2 a mile together. I then headed off on my own whilst Sophie waited at the water station, at mile 5, for Jane. I had my audio book going and the miles were ticking by, bit by bit. I was actually surprised how quickly, I guess listening to someone else talk was quite a good distraction.
All in all the run went well and, although my time was extremely slow for me, it was still enjoyable, but the best thing about today, apart from the lovely run and the great company, was that my calves both held up for the entire run.
So, I will say no more on the last few days and jump straight to today, plan says a steady run for 1hr 20mins, but, I had signed up for the Canterbury 10 miler, and, even at my peak, I couldn't complete 10 miles in that time. I decided to run it as slow as possible, its quite a hilly course, well, there's 2 big hills, and a lot of undulations 😆
As it was a club champs race, there was a big turn out. the weather was perfect for personal best times and loads of people smashed their previous times. I started my run with Lesley but had asked her, on the way there, not to run with me today as it just ruins her times and stats and that makes me feel really guilty. I soon caught up with Edwina and we ran a little bit together. In no time at all, around mile 4, we were caught by Jane and Sophie, so Sophie and I edged ahead, and ran about 1/2 a mile together. I then headed off on my own whilst Sophie waited at the water station, at mile 5, for Jane. I had my audio book going and the miles were ticking by, bit by bit. I was actually surprised how quickly, I guess listening to someone else talk was quite a good distraction.
All in all the run went well and, although my time was extremely slow for me, it was still enjoyable, but the best thing about today, apart from the lovely run and the great company, was that my calves both held up for the entire run.
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