A month on...

I can't believe it's been a month since I ran 105 miles! I actually did it. And I want to do it again...or something else. I felt a pang of jealousy on the 1st September at 9am when I wasn't entering and seeing all the posts of who's entered what. But that's not it for me. I may take some time and do some shorter races and have some time off the pressure of training. I'll just continue to get out doing what I love, running in the mountains with my friends and dog. And I will continue to record it and mention anything that may interest others, or is actually an excuse to write a load of babble :) 

Little field mouse at the National Trust Beatrix Potter place 

Spending a few days in Coniston with my family, catching up with friends and having ice 'baths' in the river followed by a relaxing hot tub was a perfect way to recover. The swelling in my legs (particularly my left) took the week to go down but general soreness went pretty quick, except with stretching my quads! Fatigue really set in a few days after the run and another week taking it easy with gentle walks was enough. I noticed some people get back running quite soon and i had to be reminded by joe that there was no need and recovery was important. 
After a couple of weeks no running I got itchy feet and decided to enter a local trail half marathon for a bit of a run out. Ended up having a great run. I set off quite quick and really didn't think I'd maintain a good pace. I was in 3rd and got into second on a climb. The lady i overtook (who was a local runner) wasn't having it and cruised past me putting a good distance between us. But I really just wanted to enjoy the run. The ground was tough, boggy and uneven with lots of heather. There was even river crossings that were quite fun and refreshing. The biggest climb of the route put me back into second place and before I knew it I was ten miles in. 5km to go, that i could do! 
The lady in first place had been out of sight the whole way but I caught sight of her with about half a km to go. She took first place by 5 seconds! exciting and fun. 
Next stop...Scotland for Holidays! :)