These long breaks from running don't do me no good (knackered!!!)

[ChrisAllen1]

9 days have passed since the heat nearly did for me at the North Tyneside 10k and this was the first run since then.

I seem to have slipped out of the habit of running regularly and really must make the effort to get out more often.

The long lay off certainly showed tonight, the legs felt heavy from the start and I had zero ooomph.

However I did at least manage to keep going although the last 3k was painful.

A week and a half to go until the Sunderland HM, I think I need to fit in a long one over this weekend and a gentle 10k next week and hopefully that will be enough prep to see me round.

One consolation for my struggles this evening was the signs of summer everywhere, blossom all over the hedges, my first Swallow of the summer perched on a telegraph wire and chiffchaff, willow warbler and a blackcap amongst others calling excitedly from the bushes.

Run happy, run safe.

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Ohhh didn't know u doing HM

I don't have advice re training. But I'd still be pleased with that for 10k.

Good luck n keep us posted 🙂

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I’m sure your next run will be more enjoyable Chris. Yes we spotted the first swallow on our afternoon walk yesterday . Summer must be coming.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Don’t be too hard on yourself Chris, you’ve had a lot going on. That was still a decent 10k time. Once you get to your HM I’m sure the atmosphere will lift you and you’ll have a great run.

[Wimborne]

Sounds like a hard run Chris but another one done. Keep that training up this weekend. All the hard work and training will be so worth it. Exciting it’s nearly here.