Parkrun on Saturday was slightly better than anticipated where I ran in 25'12 at AHR of 151 BPM. Given that I wasnt feeling particularly great at the start things went fairly well. I was in actual fact quite surprised when I hit the 3Km mark and checked my watch to read 15:10, which given how I was feeling came as a pleasant reveal. My HR was particularly high which I think may have been a prime indicator as to how I was feeling. all in all quite satisfied with my run. Now if I can toe the line feeling positive and in good health and run at around this pace then surely the sub 25 must be achievable.
Ran my longer one in the Vineyards up on the hills again this morning on a perfect winter’s morning. A glassy sun warmed the path just sufficiently to provide a warm glow without being too hot, without a breeze this was a beautiful run in a time of 1'04"26 at AHR of 146 BPM. Loved the run this morning, although I could feel slightly tight glutes over the top of the long climb. It is however these mornings that remind me of the most critical reason for running for me and that is to just acknowledge the gift of moving in nature in the full immersion of me with my thoughts. The greatest privilege a human can be granted.
Ran my longer one in the Vineyards up on the hills again this morning on a perfect winter’s morning. A glassy sun warmed the path just sufficiently to provide a warm glow without being too hot, without a breeze this was a beautiful run in a time of 1'04"26 at AHR of 146 BPM. Loved the run this morning, although I could feel slightly tight glutes over the top of the long climb. It is however these mornings that remind me of the most critical reason for running for me and that is to just acknowledge the gift of moving in nature in the full immersion of me with my thoughts. The greatest privilege a human can be granted.