moving forward bent at the knees

Quite happy pushing out a few miles every couple of days at the moment and tried to push my pace again last night – have been reading a lot about running form and tried some different things - found that I could easily extend my stride a little and add some speed too– tip - concentrate on moving forward not up and down and this seemed to work for me – also tried bending my knees a fraction that was easy enough too – its easy when you are not knackered. . Will do a few runs like this to keep pace up but do need to increase my mileage should be doing 5 and 6 miles at the moment – just been finding the time more difficult to come by.

run stats - 3miles - 26.5 mins - four lane loop

close shave

Run past the farm last night and it was stinking – we nearly bought a house across the road – would not have been happy to have the smell of horse shit in my nostrils everyday – lucky escape that was – makes you run faster – 9 min miles

dead slow

Seemed to be sprinting along last night - three miles - felt pacey but was disappointed to be timed at 9.30m/m - I'm damn sure I was running quicker than that -watch must be faulty - Grrrrr

let them eat cake

I’m being countersued by the garage I’m taking to court – that’s a laugh – they have fabricated documents to fit their story that I am avoiding paying their bill – the world is full of cheats and liars – still a nice run last night cleared my head after that bit of news - 3 miles prompt - 9 min miles – and ate a big cake on my return.

Run stats 3miles - 27mins - four lane loop

running bug!

Running bug – whets that all about –this comment has irked me nay pissed me off - catching the running bug – to me this implies a fad or temporary and fashionable pursuit – grrrrrrr – I run for fun and run for me – there are no rules or agendas – I run because I want to and like to – it is not a bug. Bug or not – been Back in action – that’s 2 weeks from the half marathon and though I've done a few short runs they were very casual – back to programme - though decided a 3 mile would be more appropriate – so did my 3mile loop – 10 minute miles – really tried to go slower but didn’t happen – still enjoyed the run after my stretching – I used an ice pack on my knees and this worked great they usually feel very swollen even after a short run but this stopped that – very good – all good undone with 2 glasses of wine before bed -

run stats - 3 miles - four lane loop - 30 mins

inspiration required

I've done some short 2 miles thurs. sun , tuesday since the half marathon and these have been very difficult though short and well within my ability the mundane nature of the runs have made these uninspired and difficult especially today. needanewrunasatargettogetplanupandrunning. Still have a pain in my left knee too this is a hangover from the half - not exactly limping but sorenevertheless.

run stats
tuesday - 2miles - 20mins - fourlane loop
sunday - 2miles - 20mins - newgate loop
sunday - 2miles - 20mins - newgate loop

What next columbus

Well started running last august with the Wilmslow half marathon in mind and that’s now done– feel as though my training was not up to scratch but got round in a reasonable time – got the race right though – started with the slower runners and was always overtaking - all through the race I was passing people which felt good especially near the end when many were too knackered and had started walking. Read somewhere that, after a race you should be taking it easy a day for very mile run – seems good advice to me, so I’ll take it easy for a couple of weeks – still a bit stiff but will try to get out and do a couple of 3 mile runs at a very easy pace.

Been looking for a few races to do – but now consider the wilmslow half my big event – really enjoyed it – there was a great atmosphere and met some locals I knew, as well as spotting plenty of sale harriers from Kid A’s club. Thinking I will do the macclesfield half marathon later in the year, and maybe the city of Manchester 10k. Still for the moment good rest and recovery and then back to training – my aerobic fitness seemed good but still need more leg strength – so need to keep up with training for longer runs. Still I am now the proud owner of a PB – unimpressive as it may be - it is mine and when I think back to that first run back in August 'onemilewalkrundistress' this was the return and every stride has been worth it.