by Julie

Pre-dentist easy run

Nice easy run tonight, to shake out the legs after Saturday. It was cold, 3 degrees C felt like -1, so I kept all my gear on. It’s the wind that makes it cold; otherwise it was nice, clear and dry. Legs felt a bit heavy but otherwise everything was ok. I really wanted to get out tonight as I have to go to the dentist tomorrow and have two injections so I probably won’t be in the mood for running after that. We’ll see. Wish me luck.
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by Julie

Running high

7 miles long slow run on the agenda yesterday and I crushed it! I actually did 7.17 miles as I wanted to run as far as the shop beside my house to buy a newspaper on the way home. Normally after the end of a long run I don’t run a step further than I have to, but yesterday was different. I actually experienced the runner’s high as I approached the end of my run and didn’t want to stop! I know the runner’s high is real but it’s rare enough for me, and usually…
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by Julie

Tomato face

Tonight’s plan called for hills, so I ran up and down the canal bridge on my regular route. Twice. I finally ventured out in short sleeves tonight - it was 9 degrees but calm so they did help keep me cool on a very pleasant 3 miles. I always enjoy my Thursday evening runs for some reason - I think I feel less pressure than other times, nothing particular to achieve once I tackle a few hills. What I don’t understand is how the skin on every part of my body is cold when I…
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by Julie

Something like spring

Tuesdays are speedwork days, and I have been doing interval-type sessions. I worked from home today so I took the opportunity to run when it was still bright, and it was lovely. Though it was really cold (2 degrees C, felt like -2!), the birds were singing and there was still light in the sky and it kind of felt like spring. Spring proper is still a long way off, however. Anyway I just wanted to get out, so I did 3 miles faster than normal for me, so I think I will classify it…
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