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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by Julie

Waiting for the switch to flip

Did my long run, 6 miles, yesterday morning, as per my plan. The weather was colder than last week, 5 degrees, felt like 3, but no wind and a bit of sunshine so it was actually quite pleasant. I adjusted my clothing so as to avoid overheating, but in truth I could have run in short sleeves after I warmed up, even at 5 degrees. I felt ok during it, had brought some water with electrolytes, and that kept me going, though I was warm and had to stop a few times to blow my…
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by Julie

Brexit intervals

I debated staying to watch coverage of the Brexit vote in the House of Parliament, but it was a fine dry evening so I hit the record button on my tv and went out. Intervals on the plan tonight - 3 miles in total with 3 blocks of .5 miles run fast. I enjoyed it - more than Theresa May enjoyed the vote I would wager. What a mess they are in. My half marathon in London is scheduled for the final weekend before the UK is due to leave the EU. Let’s see if…
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