After injuring myself in January, I started slowly running again in February, aiming for 3 times a week but only managing twice a week. I've kept up with regular yoga sessions to help maintain fitness. I managed to do my third 10k a couple of weeks ago and I was really tired afterwards.
Last week I finally managed 3 runs. I wanted to do another 10k and wondered if I would be affected by not sleeping as well as I would have liked on Saturday night.
I decided to run to Greenwich Park to try a different route as I am a very slow runner and was getting bored with my usual loop route around Greenland Dock.
I don't enjoy running on roads really, but the route to Greenwich was quiet and peaceful and the weather was gorgeous.
The park was really busy, lots of couples, dog walkers and runners. In future I will go earlier when its quieter.
I ran very, very slowly up the hill with the least steep gradient (62m elevation according to Garmin), to get to the upper level of the park where I did most of the run, before descending down the hill and heading home. I say run - it was more of a shuffle. π€£
I took 500ml of water in a soft flask with me although I only had a few sips during the run itself and drank the rest at the end of the run. (I always worry about loo breaks). I think it helped but I should probably have drunk a bit more during the run.
I had a few bites of a nakd bar during the run but I find it hard to eat on longer runs. I've previously tried Medjool dates but they were too sticky. I will have to try something else next time.
I'm pleased I managed to complete the run and go a little over 10k but didn't enjoy the run back home really. I also find that even with wearing gloves on my runs, the Raynaud's symptoms kick in for about an hour afterwards as my fingers remain freezing and numb.
It was beautiful weather yesterday. βοΈππ«‘
11.12 km! I'm well chuffed. Hopefully as I lose weight I can speed up over time.
I have a day's leave today so I will do some foam rolling and yoga later.
Happy running everyone. πββοΈπββοΈπββοΈ