Yesterday’s run was so good. I took it really easy. I thought that I would huff and puff a lot after my long break but it actually went better then I thought. I did not push myself but did try to go all out on one or two of the hills, which felt great.
Should I be doing races?
Today I am feeling a bit tired. So I will keep taking things easy, until I am back in the full swing of things. I am actually thinking of not really running races as it take a lot of effort to prepare and then the recovery. My fitness levels are not that high as I still require 2 or 3 days to recover from a run. So I am thinking of just building endurance slowly and keep to long runs for now….
Distance: 5.5km
Time: 42mins
Calories burnt: 550cal
Quote: “Good things come slow – especially in distance running.”
– Bill Dellinger, Oregon coach
I really like the sun glasses. Dont ever neglect the feet. As a non runner but a hiker, never underestimate the importance of footwear. Get the best technical advice possible and be thorough in the preparation of your feet and the care they get after the event.
Thanks for the advice, yes feet is important. Check out my blog of “New Gear for a New Year”. Actually thinking of blogging more about hunting for running shoes. Did the “technical advice” thing which at first glance seems good, however the more you learn about what to look for in a running shoes and understand pronation the more I am starting to wonder about some of the advice people receive…