Chilling on the grass after a good 42km run out on Saturday...me looking rough, Kibo ready to keep going
The week started with a bank holiday Monday spent out with my boys, having a fab day out in the mountain, sun shining on us. We were out quite a lot longer than we had anticipated, which I can struggle with. I generally like to know how far or how long we'll be out, and if it exceeds that I get a bit grumpy. But, taking on board the advise of my wise husband I kept trying to think of all the positives. When I reached some terrain I really don't like coming down into Buttermere, I focused on how lovely the valley was, how it meant I could just go slow and take the time to practice my descending on rocky ground. When we had another couple of hours to go after what had already been a longer day than I expected, and all I wanted to do was get it over with, I focused on how the time on my feet was great training, that I was out with my husband who was having a good run out and enjoying it, mostly, and thankful it was lovely weather, I wasn't cold and my feet were dry!!! I knew it would feel good to have got some good miles in afterwards. So, I am going to keep practicing positive thinking and take time to be thankful for what I can do...well, as much as I can.
On Tuesday I went into work in Keswick early (I know, what a great place to say I work!) Managed a slow steady 8/9 miles, which didn't feel slow, especially as I tried to keep warm on what was a very cold morning and I was not dressed appropriately. I didn't even have gloves, which if you knew me is unheard of as I always get freeeeeeeezing hands, to the point of no function. And that's on a relatively warm day! I was pleased to get something in before work. I just need to be careful not to put pressure on myself to do it all the time. Easier said than done. Once I do something once I find it hard not to feel I should be able to do it all the time. Something I will work on with the aim of getting more of a balance.
I decided to mix things up and had a good 46km bike (commute to and from work) on Friday. Not being 'bike fit' my back suffered and I got a blister under my toe. I rarely get blisters running, so found it funny to get it whilst on my bike. Poor socks is what it was.
Saturday, the sun came out and I was looking forward to meeting a fellow Lakeland 100 runner to keep him company on his recce from Buttermere to Dockray and good training for me. I started out in Braithwaite in the end and ran back on the route to meet him. We chatted the 20 or so km before I turned back. I felt pretty good other than a blister that developed because of a plaster I was wearing for my other blister...injiji socks please hurry up and arrive! Ankles been feeling a little sore and my glutes, right hamstring and knee niggles a bit. Stuff I need to try work on (however that may be) before the day. I will try and do a post on some specific strength and stretch training maybe?!
Overall though a great day out, reinforcing what's so great about trail/fell running; being able to get out with like minded people and appreciate the beautiful countryside, push myself a bit and enjoy a rest afterwards. And I have a tired little dog too :)
Thank you for a great day!
xxx
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