Monday 24th August - 2.7 mile

Distance: 2.7 miles
Type: Recovery run
Time: Didnt time
Weather: Fine

Well I didnt ache as much as I thought I would this morning, bearing in mind I rode the horse yesterday afternoon too! I think the soak in the bath must have helped ;-)
So this morning I thought it would be a good idea to do a steady run just to loosen off the muscles so they dont sieze up!
So I did a short run at a steady tempo and did feel alot better for it :-)

So going forwards - a rest day tommorrow and then training again in earnest! I need to be stepping up the mileage now! 3 weeks before the Stratford 10K run and im not even running that distance yet!! Better get on it pretty damn quick! So tommorrows 'rest day' homework is to map some routes for 5, 6 and 7 miles.

Tuesday 11th August - 2.7mile

Distance: 2.7 miles
Type: Fast run
Time: 20 mins approx
Weather: Fine

An evening run tonight - a lovely night and I decided to run along the canal path again, but in the opposite direction this time. I really do love running 'off road' if only for part of the run - its really interesting to see the town from a completely different angle :-) As it was a slightly shorter run, I tried to push on and up the tempo for the duration of the run and although it was a shorter route I felt like Id worked hard when i finished. At times I really got into the zone where it all felt easy and I felt strong like I could run forever! then id loose my legs or my stamina lol! But still, I was pleased with the effort. Again I need to get more organised with timing the run! but it took me approx 20 mins so I was pleased with that :-)