Morning Run - Lockdown half #9
I just finished a 24.007km running that lasted about 2hh:23mm:52ss !
I think this is number nine. I started last May doing monthly half marathons, but did not manage one in December. I have only just made it this month. It was really hard work today.
The weather has changed again with frosty nights and sunny days. When I set off it was cold and misty with cars using their fog lights. It brightened up as I went on.
I headed for the Greenway to run anticlockwise around Letchworth. I took a shortcut through the cemetery by The Wilbury (aka The World's End). I knew a full loop would be further than a half so I could afford to shorten some parts. It was quite busy out there with lots of people walking or cycling.
I could tell it was not going to be a quick one, but I just wanted to do the distance. Mind you, I managed to catch up with a couple of lady cyclists when they stopped some time after passing me. I did not have any runners going my way to chase, but was not overtaken either. I actually find some speed for going up some of the smaller hills.
The oddest sight was a guy sweeping in the underpass under the A1(M). Maybe there was some broken glass there, but he would have had to go some way to fetch a broom. I did not ask him about it.
The last quarter was a bit of a struggle with some short walks. When I reached the Letchworth tip the queue ran all the way along the road leading to it. I need to dump some garden stuff myself, but have to go elsewhere as it is a different council and we have to book a slot.
I cut a big corner by going through the Grange where parkrun happens. Coming down the hill after that was almost painful as my legs took a bit of a pounding and did not really want to go quicker. Then it was back through Fairfield and home, but I stopped the watch when I felt I just could not run any more.
This really seems to be my limit as far as distance is concerned and I do not seem to be getting quicker, but just being able to run that long is something.
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It is certainly an impressive distance Steve! It's so tempting to head out on a long bike ride today but the police are very active in keeping people in their local area. We keep reading reports of people heading to the coast from all over the country just to have a walk on the beach. I shall stick to my stationary bike for now - might start watching another film :) It's good to be able to exercise and catch up on a bit of TV.
I've not noticed police about or heard of anyone being queried on where they are going apart from when my cousin in Wales was stopped when taking her dad to the doctors. I think people need to get out for a bit.
Phew, that did sound like hard work, I can't believe it's 9 halves since lockdown began!
Good effort.
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I'm impressed I've done that many as I had only done two before last year. Maybe these longer runs will eventually increase my endurance, but it feels like I struggle in several areas. It's a matter of energy and the pounding my legs take. I'll just keep on doing what I can do.
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