Since I started running in July this year (it was also 2nd day of my sober new life), this is my longest run.
I noticed my short legs are getting faster, unfortunately they not gonna get longer
I’m happy. Have a good day runners 🩵
Got some nice Prs today I used two different guided tempo runs today. Got stuck at a light in mile 8. That was hard to come back from. I had to stand there for at least a minute or so
Nice PRs, congratulations
Even though it was virtual, I had my first little race, a 5k, since March of this year. Over the past month, I have been increasing my weekly miles and my pace. I’m still way off my PR sub 10 minute pace, but I feel good about the progress today.
Splits
Elevation, pace, some other measures
Those damn lights! A long, long time ago I used to chuckle at those runners that jogged in place at red lights. I have grown to understand!
Autumn has finally arrived in Germany. I had to wear a buff beanie for the first time this year for a run in the morning. Contrary wind is a mean bitch in the open field.
So it was my 4’th Half Marathon. First Half Marathon was back in 2013. Time was 1:52:56. I was preparing a lot and was struggling with Panic Attacks, Depression and was quitting Benzos addiction. To be honest it is somehow easier to go through physical pain when you have a lot of mental pain. Second and third was somewhere on Lockdowns.
Maybe it was not a wise idea to run Half Marathon without proper preparation, but I having a lot on my shoulders lately. I felt like I need it. Also it was a beautiful day. I wanted to have a nice track in nature alone. I havent run more than 12 this year. I almost do not do speed workouts. My muscles was not ready at all. Also I forgot to take water with me.
On 7’th kilometer my left foot started to hurt a bit again. I think I have problems with my tendons, but it’s getting better. It almost do not hurts when I run. Indeed it hurts more when I walk. Around on 17 km all I was thinking about - was water. Last 3 kilometers was true suffering. But I enjoyed it.
Finally Ran Again after a few weeks. Did a slow 5K because my knees have been killing me lately. Looking to gradually ease back into distance running as the days progress lol
A short forced run this morning. I wasn’t feeling it so I went out for a mile and ended up doing 2 but still wasn’t feeling it lol
This was a hard effort run Got a second place 5k best and can we take a minute to appreciate the consistency
Had cold from Wednesday till Saturday. Either way after last Half Marathon only planned one run this week. For Rookies it is not a bad idea to skip week+ after half marathon for recovery. Taking it easy. Because of cold skipped 1 gym training. So only 1 run on Sunday and 1 gym day on Tuesday this week.
The strength work is slowly working for my hip. I think.
Lots of pain 10 days ago set me back but I managed a slow 5km today.
So, I’m cautiously optimistic.
First run after little break forced by kids autumn vacation (am I terrible mother cause I’m super happy that it’s finally over? ).
I even commited some PRs!
Just went with how my body felt this morning. It was a good run. It put me under 20 miles for my year goal. Almost there
Harvey Lewis wins The Endless backyard ultra with 450 miles
Excellent article! Those people are unbelievable!