I've been in Gothenburg this week and had planned to go run in a forest just outside of the city. I was going to go yesterday but the weather was horrible. When I finished work today the weather wasn't great, it was raining but it isn't cold, so I listened to oldgirls advice and went anyway.
It was the most enjoyable run I've done so far, post graduation I've motivated myself by either running faster or longer, but this run was so enjoyable I settled for 5km and kept at a comfortable pace of about 6 mins a km.
There were a lot more inclines than I'm used to so that was a bit tough, but as I said before the sights were great so that more than offset it. I didn't want to get lost so I downloaded an offline map of Gothenburg and had that app open while I was running, if it wasn't for the app I'm sure I'd still be in the forest trying to figure out which way was out!
The route I took went around a lake in the forest, I noticed one guy dive in for a swim, with only swimming trunks on, he must be mad!
Yeah way to go, I hasten to add I did not say to run two days in a row but not to be put off by the rain, I'm glad you did run though. Thanks for taking the photo it looks lovely. Some of my more enjoyable runs have been in the rain too, strange, maybe its a cleansing thing going on
You know I was thinking the same thing today I was walking down the length of our office, which is about 250 ft long, and i could feel myself walking a lot taller, and a bit of a spring in my step too..... All thanks the c25k.
It has definitely improved my self confidence, and I've never been a shy person anyway, but before I'd make excuses to avoid long walks and now I plan any holidays or days out to include some longer walking. Last week I went to London with my wife twice and each time we walked about 7 miles. I wouldn't have done that last year.
That's so good.. Well done! It certainly has improved my confidence and stamina. I swim a mile twice a week now... I could never have done that before. It feels good to be in control of my body!
Thanks Matthew, I am happy with the times considering I spent a lot of my attention on navigating rather than speed!
I always thought people were a bit mad when they planned fitness into their holidays and trips. Now I love running in new place when I'm away, it's the best thing exploring and seeing areas you'd never see otherwise.
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