Actually the biggest and final obstacle affecting my ability to get out for a run was not having transport and therefore having to rely on some colleagues to get around and therefore fit around their timetable.
Well, now I have wheels! Nothing flash - just a typical site vehicle - Toyota Hilux 4WD.
So last night, I was able to drive home, quickly get changed and head out for a run. I almost didn't take the opportunity because I was a bit late leaving site. It was dark by the time I got back and there are not too many street lights in Blackwater! I was also conscious of finishing, showering and cooling down in time for dinner which finishes at 8.00pm.
So I didn't set too hard a target - and it was just as well. I reckon there's a little bit of fitness been lost in the last few weeks. The previous run I did was 23 days ago - September 18th! That sounded like a "Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. It has been 23 days since my last run!"
My Imaginary Friend was glad to get out too and see the stars. We had a bit of a chat and decided on 6.00/km pace, and see how far we'd go. I had an idea that 6km would be good.
It was so dark that I couldn't see where my Imaginary Friend was. It was only when I passed under street lights that I could check and adjust my pace. I really have no idea about how fast or slow I run.
So after starting out a bit fast, here were the lap splits:
- 1st km in 5:33
- 2nd km in 5:54 (11:27)
- 3rd km in 6:08 (17:35)
- 4th km in 6:17 (23:52)
- 5th km in 5:56 (29:48)
- 6th km in 6:11 (35:59)
Exactly as intended which is good. And very pleasing to have restarted the running.
I did feel the soreness in my left heel, not on the base but on the rear of the heel. It's been tender for the last few weeks - especially when I press it or when I first put weight on my foot in the morning. I should have given it plenty of rest by now, so perhaps I need to visit the podiatrist.
Hope that doesn't prevent me from carrying on with the training!
I'll have a think about a "hard" session for tonight, although I may just make that a long slow distance.
2 comments:
FYI, your imaginary friend has a backlight button. :-)
I didn't think of that (obviously)!
Actually, I thought I'd looked at that before. I've just set it to "Stays On", but it doesn't seem to come on. I assume it's not that dim! Maybe I've got a dodgy unit!
I'll confirm tonight.
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