Hi everybody, I hope your all having a great New Years Eve.
Well 1/8th of my Half Marathon training almost in the bag.
I did the long run today as like a lot of people around the world, I will not be in any fit state for running tomorrow! lol
I enjoyed running to the beat with Laura on C to 5k & 5K+, but the podcasts are only 30 minutes long. I downloaded, 101 running songs to my ipod, but struggled with pace as the rhythm kept on changing. Then I remembered the tracks for Couch to 5k, were sponsored by Audio Fuel.
Today I downloaded Run Free 1&2 by Audio Fuel with coaching for 2 hours running at 150-165 BPM. Yippee its fantastic!
I did 6 miles this morning and it was a brilliant run.
The sun was out and there wasn't a breath of breeze. The sea and the harbour were both like mill ponds.
It's the 31st Dec and I was wearing;
Shorts, tee shirt, trainers & a polished head.
The first mile was slightly laboured, but once that was out of the way, I just jogged along, locking onto the beat. I couldn't help but smile as the miles just melted away. Everything slotted perfectly into place, twice I had to cross at a pelican crossing, both times there was a lull in the traffic so I didn't have to wait, or even bother pressing the buttons.
I was bouncing up the Rodwell Trail, the sun was beating down, birds were everywhere. There were dog walkers, runners and cyclists all shouting greetings. A lady gave me a strange look as I saluted?
There was a lone Magpie sitting above her head. (Yes I'm superstitious)
After the warm down plus a mug of tea, I plugged my gizmo into my laptop.
I have taken over 1 minute/ mile off the last time I ran 6 miles (6 days ago), with a training effect of 3.5. This is due to me using Audio Fuel.
I now know that I can definitely complete a half marathon, injuries aside.
I hope I've not bored you with the rantings of an old Slap Head.
All the best to everybody for 2017 and enjoy the runs.