First hour long run
Nov2320115:14 p.m.
I managed to run for a whole hour on Sunday evening. It was great. I felt slightly disconnected from my legs afterwards and felt like I was walking on air but so pleased I did it. I managed to run 8.2 k so over 5 miles for the first time.
Also went for a run down the canal today - 45 mins and just under four miles. Our local canal gets very busy with lots of runners at lunchtime and I am always staggered at how fast people can run. So I tried a little sprint (well for me!) at the end of my run today and it felt good. Sometimes I think i get so worried about my feet and legs getting hurt that I just kind of plod on and don't really go for it. That said my new shoes arrived today and I am staggered about how little tread was on my old ones after really five months.
So perhaps when I wear these in I'll have a couple of speed sessions after my 10k race which is now only 11 days away (very excited!) being confident that my feet are well cushioned.
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lisarodgers 'Hey, well done on those runs. I think you'll sail through that 10K! Do make sure your new shoes are worn in though won't you... it's a good idea to transfer the insoles from your old ones into the new ones!! Good luck! x' added 23rd Nov 2011
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shazzer 'Great running - well done for getting past the hour mark - good timing for your 10K - which one are you doing?' added 23rd Nov 2011
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nomadelle 'well done, you'll love the 10k and you're likely to get a good time by the sound of things!' added 24th Nov 2011
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Rob_Barber 'Sounds like you're making great progress - and a nice little burst of speed I think is a great way to guarantee finishing your run on a high. If only I didn't have this ruddy great hill to get up - I'd be doing the same. :-) ' added 24th Nov 2011
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Amethyst 'Thanks for all your great comments. I'm doing one in Kingston on 4 December! I've never got this far before!' added 24th Nov 2011
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