Running For Fun by klebe

Vegetarians – look away now!

So far I have managed to get out for a couple of runs this week. On Monday I did my OH a steak dinner for Valentines day so on Tuesday morning, meat-fuelled and taking advantage of a day working from home headed up onto the Chase for an early morning run in the light.

 My legs were still feeling a bit stiff from Saturdays longer run so opted for a leisurely trot around the “hamster route”. In truth, looking at my stopwatch splits, the first mile or so uphill was slow and gentle but once back down on the valley floor stretched the legs and picked up a bit of speed. (where the term ‘speed is relative!!)

Yesterday evening I met up with my sister for a bit of a chin wag and treated her to a meal out. Oh, that doesn’t sound too good !! My wife gets a meal in but sister gets a meal out!!!! Will have to put that right!

Anyway hit upon a pub that was having a steak night and it seemed impolite not to indulge – besides with steaks on special offer it was a cheaper option.

 This morning, yet again meat-fuelled, headed out for an early morning run in the dark. I suppose it was a mixture of knowing there were calories to burn off and the anticipation of the regular Friday morning butty that really made my mind up. The Tuesday run had paid dividends and loosened the legs up nicely, but today was another one of those runs which have to be endured rather than enjoyed. Still, I kept at it and tried to keep the pace up. So long as Peg is trotting rather than walking briskly I know I’m at under 8.5 mile pace. A trotting dog it was!

 The pain and anguish were all worth it though when the sausage and bacon butties turned up at 11 o’clock. Hoping to get out for a longer slow run at the weekend (not too confident I’ll manage it as it’s a busy weekend)

 Hope all your weekend runs go well wherever you are .

Tues 4.3 miles 8.8 min miles

Friday 4.2 miles 8.3 min miles