By Monday I was feeling much better so I did my usual 5 miles while my daughter was at her swimming club which went ok. I wasn't the quickest but everything felt fine.
I was going to do the long run on Tuesday evening but Wednesday's lectures didn't start until one so I worked on Tuesday and ran in the daylight today.
The first 5 miles were terrible. My calves were so tight that I had to stop and stretch twice. Once they loosened up my feet started to hurt. I really wasn't enjoying it.
When I got to Wimbledon, I got up the hill to the village and switched my ipod from podcasts to music. I had downloaded Pearl Jams new album and I listened to that. It was superb and really got me going. I think the hill had stretched my feet out and with the music, I started to enjoy it. I ran easier, faster and looser. The miles felt better and before I knew it, I was in Wandsworth.
Then it was off to Clapham Common and home. Over 12 miles run which was good. I didn't time it as I'm not concerned with time at present, just distance. My feet and calves are fine but my right knee is sore so I need to monitor that closely.
Its very impressive how quickly you've worked up to 13miles. - Inspirational
ReplyDeleteit's amazing what different music can do to your pace unconsciously. for some reason early aretha franklin makes me run really fast!
ReplyDeleteCheers Red. It does feel good but I know that it can go wrong quite quickly. I keep telling myself I must not do too much too quickly.
ReplyDeleteKate, normally I use music for short fast runs but podcasts and radio 4 or 5 for long runs to pass the time so this run was unusual.