12 mile run at Rutland Water, including the peninsula. I was initially planning on doing a few more miles but forgot my headtorch and didn’t fancy running in the pitch black, especially with the threat of falling in the reservoir very real.
The dreaded ‘Red Nose Day’ at school today. Cue hundreds of crazy kids in non-school uniform running around like it’s Christmas.
It’s days like today when I am thankful that I like to run. I managed a trip to the gym at the end of the day for an hour or so on the treadmill – warm up and cool down with 5 miles in the middle – it was good to clear the head.
It was also my last run as a 48 year old – tomorrow’s my birthday! Woop woop!
I’ve done lots of running at Rutland Water, but this morning was the first time I’ve actually run completely around it. 15 miles. It was a pretty miserable morning: grey and drizzly. In my head I was expecting it to have been nearer 17 miles, so after running for an hour or so in the rain it was nice to reach the car and head home.
Next time I’ll include the peninsula.
Headed to Rutland Water after school to run a few miles. It felt good tonight.
I’m focusing on trying to slow it down a bit with thoughts of an ultra at some stage this year. 13 miles at a steady pace with the last 3 miles fast.
Feeling strong.
After the shenanigans of the last term, this halfterm I had decided that it was to be full up with stuff. And it was. I had homework to complete.
Plenty of parkrunning and long runs, Samaritans, gigs, meals out, reading, allotment action and general merry making was had.
I’m feeling ready for a very important term back at school.
Today’s picture: about half-way through an 11mile run along the canal in Leicester.
Rutland Water – nice gentle 10 miles.
Lovely run at Rutland Water after work: 8.3 miles.
It was another one of those days that felt quite hectic at times. So getting out to clear the head was exactly what was needed.
Cushty.
Day 28 Veganuary
I was in charge of dinner tonight: vegan sausage rolls, chips and beans. These Linda McCartney sausage rolls are lovely.
Just what was needed after yet another ridiculous day at school, followed by an hour on the treadmill at the gym.
I also watched The Ultimate Triathlon on Amazon Prime – well worth a watch – follows the story of a fella who swam, cycled and ran 2000km in 12 days from Morocco to Monaco. Amazing.
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