On a Sunny Monday Evening

Thanks to the slow cooker, dinner was ready when I got home.  That meant I was finished eating and ready to run by a few minutes after 6.  It’s a nice evening here, bright blue skies and about 4C. A little cold, but the sunshine makes up for it.

I decided to run 14k.  There isn’t much time left, and I’d like to get used to the longer distances.  I headed out down the road, and was feeling pretty good.  I didn’t check my watch until my turn around spot.  When I got there I couldn’t believe it.  7k in 36 minutes.  Not exactly world record time but pretty good for me.  I drank some water, downed a power gel and off I went home.

The run home felt pretty good.  I was able to do more actual ‘running’ instead of my usual heavy footed plod.  I maintained a good speed on my way up the hills and cruised home.  I actually did the last km in a sprint so I could make an even time.

When I got home I couldn’t believe it.  14km in 1hr 15min 4 sec.  Easily my best run yet.