So I went for my run yesterday.... 10 miles! I usually do a long run on the weekend but because it was a busy weekend with the Hell runner and the London Running show, my friend and I never had the time!
So at 8am yesterday we embraced the cold and started our 10 mile journey. As soon as I started I knew this wasn’t going to be a fast run, so no PB setting today!
My legs and breathing seemed really heavy, not sure if it was from all the standing around on the weekend, or the cold. But I’m sure both elements have a part to play!
2 miles into the run I felt like I wouldn’t make it to the end. I was tired and wanted to head back!
I run through Windsor Great Park which is a beautiful place to run and in the winter months on a sunny day like yesterday it is pretty seeing all the frost on the fields. The down side is that it’s a hilly course!
So when we began heading back and I had only half a mile to go before I could get back into my Uggs and warmth, I was amazed that I ran it all. Each week I have the same dilemma that I will not be able to run, and each week I do! I think it’s time I have some faith in myself and my running!
I’m running the Grim Challenge this Saturday with some friends! I’m excited and terrified at the same time; the distance isn’t what is terrifying me but instead the challenge of running through knee high mud puddles, crawling under netting and running up steep hills. I’ve never really ran on woodland terrain before, always stuck to the parks and pavements, so this run, wade and crawl will be interesting say the least!
I will make sure to take before and after pics!
My Run – Monday 10 miles Run Splits
Mile 1: 8.58
Mile 2: 8.45
Mile 3: 8.47
Mile 4: 9.34 (This was the hill at the top of the long work)
Mile 5: 9.17
Mile 6: 9.19
Mile 7: 9.25
Mile 8: 8.51
Mile 9: 9.33
Mile 10: 8.40
Hope you all have a great week!
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