As some will know , I have had a couple of longish gaps in my running recently .
In fact 2 separate gaps of almost 4 weeks each.
I'm in a better place now and intending to get back on track .
I did a 3k run on Tuesday (first run for almost 4 weeks due to hip issue )
And decided to run again this morning .
The hip is not quite 100 % and still aches occasionally, but generally improving with stretches and core excercises.
For this reason I decided to stick with the 3k for now untill I have built up my run frequency again and I'm happy with the hip before adding on the kilometres.
As I have said previously, there is no rush .
I'm out running again and that's the important thing .
So, I was up at 6 , had a glass of water whilst making a mug of tea , visit the little room , kit on and dynamics done.
Out of the door at 06:40 .
I wore very light shorts and a running vest, this felt just right as I started my warm up walk .
I decided to do the NRC 3k Run again .
It felt good as I started , infact I had to conciously slow down .
I soon started to warm up , it was feeling quite 'Muggy' out there !
1k done and I'm feeling good , and happy with my steady pace .
Decided to let the pace creep up a bit on the 2nd k and go for another negative split run .
Up the hill towards the church and managed to keep the pace slightly higher so happy with that .
On the 3rd and last km I could feel a little light drizzle in the air , this was actually quite welcome and cooling !
Last k done again with a slightly higher pace .
Cool down walk done , home and stretches done .
Another glass of water and another mug of tea .
Shower and breakfast to follow π
All in all I'm happy with this , it's good to be running again , the miles will come back when im ready .
As for pace, I'm not really interested although it's nice to achieve negative splits π
Misty the cat is totally unimpressed and is still lay in the same position on the window ledge as when I opened the curtains at 6:30 π€£
Happy running !