So - after much dithering and arguing with myself around soaring temperatures and busy days at work - I finally managed to persuade myself that my next consolidation run was a good idea!
Armed with water for the first time I ventured out in to 26 degrees and immediately hated my water bottle!
After 0.5k I made a deal with myself that I would only do half my usual route as it was really not a pleasant experience.
I flitted from shade to shade and tried to control my breathing and get in to a rhythm - it never really happened!
What did happen is that I met the new running club who are only a few runs in to their 12 week programme to run for 30 minutes without stopping.
I could see myself of a few months back and they were all doing it heads up and giving it everything.
I had a word with myself - slowed down some more - glugged more water and got to the end of a very challenging 5k - really slow but I got there.
I really thought I may vomit and I had jelly legs for the first time - but hoping the stamina will be increased!
I now award myself 2 rest days as I have put in a lot of running in the last week.
Hats off to everyone out there today and over the coming week - keep up the fluids and believe in yourselves - just think how easy it will feel when it cools down 😜😜