A tale of 2 5Ks

[ChrisAllen1]

I hadn't run since last week's 10 mile race, the legs needed a fair bit of resting so I headed out this morning to do 5k around the village, 5k is all I am going to do for at least the rest of the year I think.

Right from the off it was just one of those runs where things didn't feel right. My legs were achy, the breathing didn't seem right and I just felt I had no rhythm. I huffed and puffed, managed a couple of decent splits in the middle but overall it was a real struggle.

So after watching and celebrating (sorry to and Tottenham fans out there) Arsenal score four I set out for another crack at it. Much better this time, 33 minutes and all splits well under 7 minutes

I'm aiming for 100 runs and 700 kilometres for the year so it's 14 runs and 68 kilometres left but with a couple of weeks off over Christmas I think I can do it.

Run happy, run safe.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Go Chris...running and enjoying

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss x

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Two runs in one day Chris! That's not cutting back😅... I admire your dedication though and it's great that you enjoyed Take 2 😊xxx

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Wouldn't have had to do 2 if I hadn't missed Park Run yesterday with a hangover!!! 😂😂 xx

[linda9389 Graduate10]

(as a Chelsea fan, I would just like to say thank you Arsenal )

Going back down below the parapet now

Oh, and that's quite the comeback - 2x 5k in one day! Go you!

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10]

I won't hold it against you being a Chelsea fan 😂😂