Monday 21 July 2014
Run 10.3km 1hour 44 5:50pkm
Cycle 6.76km 21.38 mins 18.8kph
Last night was a good roll out with Still Waters again. My left calf and hips are still buggered though. Hence why I'm cycling in and out now. It's a decent warm up and I'm excited to be back on my bike in general. I've stripped it back to bare metal bars again now and feel my confidence growing once more.
I used to ride a hell of a lot but stopped when my career took over.
I also stopped all other activities, hence the state I'm in.
That said I can see and feel changes in my body shape and build already. This is a great positive for me.
We ran out to Salford university and down to what seems to be known as the killer k. It's a large strip of concrete on the edge of the canal that is a kilometre long. Feeling good I ran with another 2 evenly paced guys on the team and upped the pace every so often. Trying to get a grip of the fartlek theory. It's working and I feel a better runner for it.
A few sprints and a nice sunny evening were well needed.
We were also challenged to pace our best kilometre down regents road in Salford. I set off like a bullet and was speeding for a good 400m then I hit a wall and slowed a lot. I was still pleased with the way I handled it and didn't vomit. The whole team pushed it really well, to say our main runner was lost to London at the weekend.
One of the girls was really struggling due to lack of hydration we think. So on the last 4k I ran at the back with her so Ciaran could get a stretch out. This was absolutely fine with me as I knew my calf wasn't happy.
The heat was 23 degrees when I set out so it's no wonder she was tired. We all were. I was talking to her about my hydration back pack. I truly believe in it and think they are amazing kit. Mine is nothing fancy but it works and frees my head up to think about the run in hand.
The last 10k had one water stop and was a 20 degree day at least. I wouldn't have got round if it wasn't for it.
Also on a slightly more athletic note. My sister came first in The Race to the Stones on Saturday. I'm so proud and as ever it has pushed me and a whole group of people to aspire to more. It may take a little time, and more effort than you want to exert but you can be better and happier too.
I truly believe I'm a better person for being involved in things now. This time last year I only had enough courage to go running alone and to the gym. Gyms scared me and the thought of socialising etc scared me stiff. Now I can't get enough.
I love taking part and have acquired new friends and new horizons from it. I will never shove anything down anyone's throat or preach, but I know in myself I'm happier and more fulfilled.
Cheers
L
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