Woke slightly earlier than usual after barely 7 hours sleep, just about enough. I didn't check my 'Body Battery' but I suspect it may have been on the low side. Too bad, we wanted to get out early for a run as we aimed to catch a ferry to the next island by 10.30 am.
Some days everything just comes together. Today wasn't one. I skimped on my dynamic stretches and the weather was warm, probably around 15C. Combined with a very lazy day yesterday, mostly spent overeating, my legs weren't cooperating once I started to run.
About 1km in my calves felt so tight I had to lean against a eucalyptus tree and stretch. My husband didn't stop and soon was a dot in the distance. I carried on, having a 10 second walk every few minutes and eventually he reappeared, running towards me. I gladly turned homeward.
I forced myself to continue to the final uphill section. This last bit was once again the fastest of the run. I stopped when I reached the top but I was so close to 4km that I decided to restart and get to the end of the road, thankfully fairly level, then turned back to complete the distance.
After this the rest of the day went to plan. I didn't have time for breakfast but had an amazing Greek yogurt with pistachio ice cream while waiting for the ferry, and discovered that my brother in law had bought me a chocolate and strawberry ice cream as well as he'd heard me say I wanted something. Three scoops! Anyone would think I was on holiday
Here's some Greek spring flowers to brighten your day