Think like Linford, run like Linford...
Well today I wanted to get out running as it has been a few days since I've been out...running.
The last run was a bit far, so I picked an 8k route around Turton and Entwistle reservoir. I got to Cadshaw at about 5:50 and started running at 6 sharp. At first, the run was good, ran past the quarries, round the bend and down to the river. Then kept on the path round the reservoir.
Really flat.
Then on the return, I got a stitch about two thirds of the way round. By about three quarters of the way round I'd managed to run through it, and eventually I got round to the hill. In spite of really wanting to stop and walk, I pushed through and didn't.
The final hill isn't actually too bad and it eventually relents.
The final section is just a flat plod, fairly pleasant.
I've come to the realisation that I hate running, when I'm running.
But afterwards, I feel great.
It feels like punishment, but strangely satisfying.
anyway, todays stats are as follows:
Distance: 8000m
Time: Just under 44 mins
Ascent: 130m
Weight: 74.5kg
speed: 10.9kmph (although I'm sure I've worked that out wrong...)
EDIT: Forgot to mention the awesome electric storm that started just as I was leaving Cadshaw, I've never seen horizontal lightning before, seemed to be tracking between the clouds which was quite cool.
The last run was a bit far, so I picked an 8k route around Turton and Entwistle reservoir. I got to Cadshaw at about 5:50 and started running at 6 sharp. At first, the run was good, ran past the quarries, round the bend and down to the river. Then kept on the path round the reservoir.
Really flat.
Then on the return, I got a stitch about two thirds of the way round. By about three quarters of the way round I'd managed to run through it, and eventually I got round to the hill. In spite of really wanting to stop and walk, I pushed through and didn't.
The final hill isn't actually too bad and it eventually relents.
The final section is just a flat plod, fairly pleasant.
I've come to the realisation that I hate running, when I'm running.
But afterwards, I feel great.
It feels like punishment, but strangely satisfying.
anyway, todays stats are as follows:
Distance: 8000m
Time: Just under 44 mins
Ascent: 130m
Weight: 74.5kg
speed: 10.9kmph (although I'm sure I've worked that out wrong...)
EDIT: Forgot to mention the awesome electric storm that started just as I was leaving Cadshaw, I've never seen horizontal lightning before, seemed to be tracking between the clouds which was quite cool.
No, you've worked it out right.
ReplyDeleteI only managed 10.84kmh, so I'd better get training.
I don't think I could go much faster, I was destroyed by the end!
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