Loved the sun this weekend
Mar16200910:50 a.m.
Wasn't it great to feel a little warmth in the sun this weekend? I just loved it.
Saturday, as planned I ran 10k and put in a much better time than I was expecting so very happy with that. On Tina's blog I had commented that I was down after HL - that was not to say I didn't enjoy the weekend because I did and it was so special to meet up with so many people. I was down on myself for running the race wrongly and for realising that realistically I was not and am not fit enough to run the Reading Half - it is a hard decision to pull out as some of you know. I will however be fit for the GSR!
Sunday I had planned to walk and managed to convince a friend that she would like to walk too. We found a new route which should have taken us about 5 miles. Lovely, along a stream, through woods and coppices,open countryside and finally along a country lane with the hedgerows beginning to look fresh and colourful and then a pub meal, so all in all very good. I said should have been 5 miles, despite the route saying ignore the first stile on the right.......... Suffice to say it was nearer 6.5 miles!
This morning I had made my mind up to run 5k to shake to cobwebs off. Lovely morning, crisp, sunny and warming up. The forest looks as if it is coming to life so that too was lovely. The garden is now calling out for some TLC but whether I hear or not is debateable.
I look forward to reading about the weekend races and training. Have a happy, smiley week. Take care.
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Jonners 'I got my tatics seriously wrong at HL even though I was pleased with my time..hoping for better things in Sheffield in 3 weeks time. Spent most of the weekend working unfortunatley, but it's looking good for the rest of the week. Almost time to bring out the shorts again... Gardening is good excerise by the way!! ' added 16th Mar 2009
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tinabee 'Your forest walks and runs sound lovely especially with Spring coming along. Glad to hear you are back in the swing of running again without the pressure of Reading hanging over you.' added 16th Mar 2009
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kraftykat 'Glad to hear you're back running, but I must say that your walk sounded delightful! Spring is definitely on the way and it's so nice to see. And you're not on your own with the gardening, our garden is in need of some TLC too, but it will have to wait for the time being....' added 16th Mar 2009
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laurajehane 'Glad to see you're feeling more positive and are back running. Good one you for making the most of the sunshine. Long may it continue!' added 16th Mar 2009
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Mick_6 'RFACO......reach for a cold one, spot on Anne. I'm also glad to see the weather has made a turn for the better, i did my garden TLC yesterday, enjoy the coming of Spring x.' added 16th Mar 2009
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man_in_the_stand 'Well done on some great running and great to hear that your sounding really positive again. Glad to hear that you had a good walk on Sunday. Have a great week and lets hope this weather continues' added 16th Mar 2009
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TISM 'That walk sounded terrific for a warm sunny spring Sunday. And a pub meal thrown in too!! Enough to put the bounce back into anyone... Have a great smiley week too! ' added 16th Mar 2009
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Way_Too_Slow 'Hmmm a nice comfy walk while I was running a half marathon in the sun!! I know which I would have preferred, however I won't get round London (or Reading) without training so I'm afraid no walking for me at the moment!!' added 16th Mar 2009
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pam_and_chris 'Sounds like you have had a good weekend and got some great running and walking in there, too! Take care and enjoy the sunshine!! :-) x' added 16th Mar 2009
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Geoff_rb 'The walk and the run both sounded great - beautiful part of the country where you live, Anne. I have visited the area just once, but would like to go back. Have a great week & let's hope Spring has sprung... ' added 16th Mar 2009
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andy_bee 'Weather was fab on Sunday - lifts the spirts. Ideal for gardening !' added 17th Mar 2009
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The_Forgotten_one 'Sounded like a lovely walk, it's a nice time of year now. Hope you have a good week and find some time to get the garden done ;-) Andy x' added 17th Mar 2009
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philip_owen 'Running through the forest in the spring sunshine must be wonderful. Good running and walking. Girls send there regards. Take care. ' added 19th Mar 2009
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