After yesterday's discouraging run, I was not in the mood to run today. In fact I was looking at every way possible to put off the run. However, it was not that easy!
The next 3 days are forecast rain, and due to having a busy schedule, i do not think I will get another chance this week for a run.
I got ready around 6pm and set out. I hoped that the satellite would work today, but although it was almost getting reception, for some reason it just would not connect. Very frustrating when you are waiting for a run!!
In truth the problem may have been that it was overcast and ready to rain, but I did not know that at the time.
Felt very easy for the first mile and by my calculations, I ran it in around 9.20 minutes. The satellite had picked up after about half a mile. I can see that it was working because speed and heart rate take a MASSIVE jump when I got chased by a dog!
Not very pleasant!
Just as I was getting into the run, the rain started.
I couldn't believe it...especially as I was approaching the half way mark.
I decided to push on as it was only spitting and ran the rest of the second mile in drizzle and thought I could keep going and finish the course.
The next section is over broken pavement and the rain was heavier and I was running into the wind. I was not dressed for the rain, and did not want to get soaked. I turned back for home completing the 2.7 miles in 22 minutes 55 seconds.
Not a bad time considering the first mile was at a slow pace.
Encouraging things....
- I ran when I didn't feel like running
- I was able to "up" the pace without any problem and breathing was easy.
- my feet felt better, having taped on some cotton wool to the toes and wearing 2 pairs of light socks.
- I did not get soaked as the rain continued drizzling rather than heavy rain.
Feeling a bit of pain at the back of my right knee, just to the inside of my leg. Not sure if it is muscular or not.
Anyway, it could be 5 days rest, so I am not too troubled by it.
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