Week 9 Run 2

[LeeU]

I awoke this morning just before 5, it's a run day so nothing unusual there, I dozed until 5:40 and headed downstairs, a nice cup of green tea and then running kit on and onto the treadmill.

Again, a nice slow and steady pace, controlled breathing and allowing my mind to wander just enough that the passage of time was irrelevant.

It's strange, I loved every second of the run, always do but it seemed to be over way too quickly, as Laura said I had 60 seconds left I put the treadmill on 6 degree incline and increased the speed, finishing on a high.

I'd been wondering why I wasn't getting as many stats through on my Garmin and I realised yesterday, the battery in the chest strap must have gone flat, I replaced it and this morning I get the full range of running stats and they all looked good to me.

One more run on Friday and I can then start thinking on building the stamina further after my consolidation period.

Happy running everyone!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Nice one Lee... a great start to the day... I turned over in bed but did eventually roll out at 6...

[LeeU Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

If it's light and I have either a run or ride planned I wake early. This seems to be most days at the minute with riding 3 times per week too.

I do have one total rest day a week where I stay in bed until, wait for it, 6:10 but then I feel lazy all day and am itching to run or ride.

A run is still the best start to the day, cycling is good and I enjoy the challenge but no matter how far I go on a bike it doesn't beat a good slow and steady run