This should have been 8 miles. But having run yesterday for the first time in, yes, months, my calves and quads this morning were screaming. Ambition and enthusiasm aside, 8 miles was not realistic, so I set out to do 5.
Beautiful weather again, although there was a definite bite in the wind. It wasn't quick and it definitely wasn't pretty, but my main aim today was to regain some confidence in my ability to run significant distances without stopping, puking or crying. On this basis, mission accomplished!!!
I only just scraped under 10:00 minute mile pace, but there's plenty of time to work on that. Calves and quads are now distinctly unhappy again, however. Much stretching and a long soak in a Radox bath coming up.
Next session is due to be tomorrow morning, but is one of the 'cross training' deals scattered throughout the programme. So I may cycle to work, depending on the weather.
Satisfactory outcome from the weekend is that I am running again. Smiling.
Updated Training Plan
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