Hard as it is to get out some days, there is nothing like
the feeling of being out there, especially on the way back, or when I reach a ‘high’
point and know the ‘hill’ is done!
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| Still smiling even though I was definitely not in the 'zone' |
I know the benefits of exercise, but I don’t run for that
albeit I appreciate the extra stamina and lung function. I certainly don’t lose any weight (it gives
me too much of an appetite and I tend to pig out when I get in) but my muscles
are stronger and more toned. But the bit
that that’s not so visible is the psychological benefits. I can run off my frustrations of the day,
work through issues, give myself a talking too, fantasise or run with friends
and chat (not on the uphill!).
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| The views on a typical run (with my best running mate) |
I briefly mentioned negative heckling last week, but I have
to admit I get as much positive ‘heckling’ when I run, with comments that
encourage and keep me going. Someone
actually said I was ‘brave’ yesterday when I ran past them going up a
hill. This was on a dry day without gale
force winds – but then they wouldn't have been out when I was getting blown off
my feet.
There is a perverse satisfaction about arriving home muddy,
wet, windblown and knackered.
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| Christmas Day, Watosn plays on the rocks |
So this week’s training didn't quite go to plan, Christmas,
a blocked bathroom sink and lame dog all contributed to not having enough hours
in the day. But I did get out with the
best run being on Christmas Day – perfect to work up an appetite.
Weeks activity 19th – 25th December:
Saturday – No
training
Sunday – Road
run 5.16k /81m height gain
Monday – No
training
Tuesday – Trail
run 5.49k / 175m height gain
Wednesday – No
training
Thursday – No
training
Friday – 6.53km
/ 180m height gain + 5k bike
(Goatfell
Race 15.5km / 870m)
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