Happy Valentine

I really wasn’t that keen to go out tonight. Work has been busy which meant working late all week. I am starting a diploma which will take 6 months study. It’s Valentine’s day. But the half marathon is first on the agenda so I didn’t want to miss a run tonight.

I left work on time and forced myself out the door when I got home. The first mile was so-so but then I got to a nice straight stretch of path so I decided to run a bit faster. I was going to pack it in at 2.4 miles but decided I might as well round it up to 3. So my run turned into a tempo-type thing.

I won’t break any land speed records but miles 2 and 3 were fast for me and the last one included a hill. I enjoyed it and I think running faster does help with general fitness and stamina for longer distances. It’s funny what running can make me do, despite my lazy intentions. Happy Valentine’s day indeed.