Today’s run was a rare and beautiful thing for me. Enjoyable. Got up early but had enough time for the luxury of coffee and a bite to eat before I left.
My running partner was snug under his blankie next to quackers his rather chewed duck dog toy so I snuck out alone.
I was aiming for 8 miles as my last long run prior to HM day and, my miles are extra important this month as I complete a sponsored cumulative run.
Starting out, I tested myself for any niggles and pain, but surprisingly I was pretty niggle free. Without a dog and unpredictable lunging lead to manage, I felt light and free.
I ran a route I loved, and did a little tresspass to a road my Grandmother used to drive us down so many years ago. The road runs from an old RAF base, twisting around a lonely pool. I was lost in thought about the ghostly stories surrounding the green pool I ran past.
Four miles flew and I stopped to check the route. I stopped Garmin while I checked my map and carried on. It was only when Coach Bennet on the NRC app mentioned 5 miles I realised that I hadn’t started Garmin again. Ew. A mile knocked off!
But, the run was going too well to be spoiled and I carried on, trying not to dwell on distance. I felt happy, as if I could run on and on and finished wanting more miles.
Today I loved running while I was actually running and not just while I’m stuffing my face afterwards 😂😂😂 I wish I could bottle that feeling 😀
A successful long run
Long Run before HM
Sunday morning long run, whoops! 🤭
Last long run before The Great South Run
