Hurrah! A very slow 3.5km cross country but hey, am back in the game. No real chest issues, I feel slightly weaker than normal but that could be to do with time of the month also (quite likely as I'm also bursting into tears every 30 seconds. In a good way - loving husband and son and friends and er...yes.)
New route too which takes me over stubble field, along rough dirt track all the way and then a longish tree stumpy uphill track and then reverse. Its really pretty and great fun (except the field bit). Wore my Grizzly's (Saucony) and found them really much better than before. I'm not sure if I am beginning to develop a softer foot fall or wether I am beginning to run more efficiently but they felt brilliant.
So times. I backed off deliberately from the start - I think around 12.24/mile - desperate not to knacker myself before a half mile was up like the other day. Then on way back, 11.00/mile with a couple 8.00/mile bursts to practice strong finishes and recoveries. I could have done it again easily but am being good and sticking to the max 2(.1) miles as per Bobs plan.
Anyway, race is back on for me so I'm chuffed :)
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