So today's effort was all about heart rate, specifically, staying in the easy/aerobic zone. I intended to do a 5K but my legs were still complaining about last night's run (lazy things).
So I thought I would mix it up a bit and do an easy ~2.5K and then do a lazy ~2.5K walk back, stopping to take some photos and just soak in the glory of Bradgate Park and its beautiful and sometimes terrifying deers (the animal kind, not the old lady kind).
Running Deer loved little yatesco ???? ( Are you even old enough to remember that song....????)
Seriously, it is so great that you have found your feet again and the photographs are wonderful. I am so envious; what a beautiful place to run. I think, were I in that area, I might forego my run before 8 a.m rule to join you for an evening run.
I know! Still, much prefer running. I get bored VERY quickly, so walking just isn't my thing. Yeah OK, I can hear all the 'but your run isn't much quicker' - thanks :-).
Leicester is a minefield of beauty spots: canals, parks, watermead, forests etc.
Yesterday was tough as my legs hadn't recovered, hence the walk. Today they are relatively fine and I think I could do an easy 5K but not any technical work.
However, I have a rare opportunity to go on a date night with my wife so unless something horrendous happens I don't envisage doing any running :-).
I am also at the office tomorrow and Friday so might not be able to get any more running in until this week.
However, from a sample of two consecutive days followed by a non-running day I think it should be fine, as long as I build up slowly.
I am going out this weekend to scout out some other areas (Watermead and Braunstone park specifically). I really don't like pounding roadside pavements and there are apparently miles of paths next to the River Soar and canals.
What a stunning place to run - you are so lucky Yatesco! The stats are really interesting too - not sure whether to feel happy or depressed that there's so little difference in calories between the 2...,Have a great night!
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