2015 #19 Sluggish

Ilfracombe-3676Commitment has been made to my next race: I’d better get some training in. Although I brought my trainers and running kit with me on my trip to North Devon this week, I didn’t wear them. I managed a fair bit of walking around some lovely scenery, taking in some large artworks and enjoying the sunsets. But no running.

I know I had better get started and soon: so shoes on, kit on and out the door I went. The weather is a bit up and down at the moment, but today it was sunny and seemed warm. I risked one less layer than I have had on all winter. Thankfully it was warm and glorious, and so very not needed. Clocked up another 7km. First few at a nice pace and easy enough going; the last two very sluggish and hard going. Maybe too long a rest after the Brighton Half or maybe too big a portion of vegi lasagne and chips for lunch, not quite sure which.  Either way, I guess no resting on any laurels for the

20150313Hackney Half Marathon – I ‘m going to have work hard for it. Which is good, it gives my running a purpose, gives me a goal and stops me from being lazy. Well, not lazy. But I have a comeback, a reminder, to myself when I don’t feel like going out.