With 12 hours rest since my last run, I was up at 0800 this morning, washed, dressed and out the door at 0830 for 9 miler number 2...and it hurts worse than last week!!
I managed to do the 4 and half miles out 1 minute faster than last week without feeling like I was really pushing myself. So on the turn, I decided to try and do "shuttle" runs, where I run at a steady pace and add in short "sprints" between two points. I managed this for 2 miles until I felt like I couldn't run anymore...I was close to taking a break at 6 and a half miles. But I didn't. I kept telling myself that I managed 9 miles last week without stopping, so there's no reason to stop now. I struggled between 6 and a half and 8 and a half miles, feeling like my legs were going to give up on me but I kept going at what felt like was a slow pace.
Then I hit the "home straight" with half a mile to go. I dug in and tried to open up my stride. I finished the run breathing deeply and legs aching...but when I checked the watch I had knocked 41 seconds off last weeks time...well pleased!!
I got in and Tracey got me a pint and a half of ribena...I was gasping for a drink!! lol I had my cold bath, hot shower and now I'm ready to enjoy my Sunday.
Next week sees me take on 3 miles on Tuesday, 5 miles on Thursday, 4 miles on Saturday before I take on 10 miler...yes a 10 MILER...on Sunday. But for now I'm going, going, scone!!
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