Speed Play...

Wednesday 16/08/06:

Was a little bit of a struggle to drag the body out of bed this morning, but knew I'd feel better for it! Another lovely clear but very crisp morning, probably a degree or 2 colder than yesterday actually with more frost and mist.

Just up the road from home where they are developing a new area, I saw a wild hare running up the road! He was heading down towards me and when he saw/heard me he turned tail and lopped off up the road!

Decided i needed a bit of variety this morning, so did a bit of a casual fartlek session - the first in a long time! Did the first 1km of running at a steady pace, then for the next 4km I varied my pace between an easy jog and an all out sprint! Used lamp posts as markers and would pick one that was either one, two or three away and aim to hold whatever pace till then. Must say, it made the time fly by and I didn't even notice half the stuff I usually do! Was not easy though and my left shin got a bit sore for a while so I had to back off for a bit. But all in all, a good way to warm up on a cold morning, really got the heart pumping and felt like a good effort. For the last 1km I went back to a consistent, steady pace.

Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Fartlek run varying paces: 29mins (6kms)
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins

Thanks to those who have posted comments or sent PMs in response to my last post. I don't like to complain because I know first hand that plenty of people are far worse off, but it does get frustrating... Still, its nothing that will kill me (yet anyway!) and I seem to be on the mend now that I am getting the right treatment.