🏃 Running Log [Morning 10.8km] | 152 days until my first Marathon! | #runningproject #runforsteem
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This morning's effort was probably both the nicest run and most exhausting run I've ever been on! Yesterday we saw temperatures in excess of 26 degrees, and it was much the same story today with the temperature already exceeding 20 degrees when I put my shoes on and set out for a run this morning. I had in mind that I'd only run 7km when I did set out, but I wanted to make the most of the lovely weather before I have to put my head in my books for my exams starting in 2 weeks.
For the first time in a long while, I chose not to target a set pace at all and just went out there running free. I really enjoyed it and it was lovely change from the high-pace tempo runs that I tend to run most of the time! I saw a couple of runners (which is quite rare for these parts) and loads of dogwalkers too, all outside making the most of the beautiful weather.
The route I chose to run goes out of my village and loops through the neighbouring two villages before going down a wooded trail back into my village. It was pretty much 70% gravel or dirt track and it was really nice to have some softer surfaces underfoot for once, but the undulation of the course killed me. A couple of 10% inclines come in quick succession after the 4th kilometre, and they really undid me; my pace fell below 5:00m/km and only rose above it twice. It is definitely good practice to start thinking about adding in some inclines into my routes with both the Half Marathon and Marathon I am running later in the year both featuring some small hills.
For some reason, my TomTom GPS watch stopped working at about 9km and I had to restart the run but was able to combine the two files and upload just the one run (I think it also added about 2 or 3 minutes onto the elapsed time, but I don't care too much as I wasn't pacing myself today). I'm thinking about purchasing a FitBit Versa as an upgrade to both my FitBit Charge HR and TomTom Runner (and combine the two so there's no need for unnecessary extra weight).
If I have time I'll go for a run on Thursday, but depending on how much coursework I can get done tomorrow, I might have to just wait until Saturday's Parkrun.
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It is quite enjoyable sometimes to just forget about setting specific marks and just run for pleasure, especially when you get a beautiful day to do it! :)