Running again

Went for a run on Thursday after a break of over a week, was expecting to be exhausted but it was fine. Only did 20 minutes but felt good, and didn't ache too much the next day. Need to get back in the habit of running after work...

Training for 1 hour

Did my 1 hour! Ran for 30 minutes, walked for 3 minutes, jogged for 12 minutes, walked for 3 minutes, ran for 12 minutes. Not bad...LOADS of other runners around tonight. Got overtaken a few times :)

Quick run

Well, I couldn't fit the 1 hour jog/walk into my day yesterday. Probably could have done if I'd just got up a bit earlier, but the Sunday lie-in was too good to resist. Today I squeezed a quick 20 minute run in before going out to dine at Moshi Moshi (we didn't get in last Monday as it was so busy!) Good run, good pace and strong finish. Just need to slot that 1 hour slog in somewhere this week.

Sunny jog

Beautiful day today. Sunny and fresh. My shiny new sports watch arrived this morning (see left) so I ran with it on this afternoon. It's pretty good actually, I was able to time myself properly instead of guessing. Still haven't quite worked out how to access all the functions but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it. It adds to my blue accessories (I have blue headphones too).

Also listened to my trial 30 minute music sample from AudioFuel today. It was quite good, nice and housey, but I think I might need faster tracks to keep me going.

Today was tough, hadn't been running since Tuesday and I kept feeling an urge to stop and walk which I don't usually get. Kept going though for 25 minutes. Only jogging but with a strong finish. Feel a bit achey now. The schedule has an hour long jog/walk for tomorrow so I'll see how I get on. If it's still nice weather I could cycle down to the seafront and run by the sea.

Sports watch

Should have gone running today, especially after the success of yesterday, but just after I got home from work the heavens opened! Also I was very hungry. The combination of both these things meant that I didn't go for a run. However, I did purchase a waterproof watch so I have less excuse not to go out in the rain again. It looks funky and blue and appears to have a timing function, hoping it lives up to my expectations.

Furthest, fastest, longest run so far...

Great run today. Went straight out after work before it got dark. It's a bit drizzly but it kept me cool. Ran at a good pace for 30 minutes with a strong finish. Saw loads of other runners...wonder if any of them are going to be running the marathon.

Master of Science

Now, I should be going for a run but I just found out that I have passed my MSc with Merit, so I'm going out to celebrate with sushi instead! Woo!

Sunday run

Went for a 20 minute jog/run this afternoon. Felt tired and achey today. Haven't been running since Wednesday so that might explain it. Might be a bit psychological too. If I've lost my goal then what's the point? Wonder if I can run it without a number on or if they would stop me...

Whoops

Damn. All the places sold out already! I didn't apply in time. A few more places will be released in November...fingers crossed I will be lucky enough to get one. Not getting a place has made me realise how much I want to do this.