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Running Again!

Yesterday I did my scheduled speedwork - 1st time I had really done what I would call a proper session of speedwork. ! walked the 10 mins to the leisure centre then jumped on the tready. Spans had listed a pyramid session of 1min hard, 1 walk, 2hard, 1 walk, 3 hard, 1 walk then 2 then 1 - you get the picture! I did the "hard" at 8Km ph and found it easier than I thought I would whilst still being trying. I finished the session off with loads of crunches and leg exercises and stretches then walked to school to collect Gnome feeling good.

This morning I woke up early and the sun was out so I did my 30 mins early (5R:3W) and off I went too keen to realise I had forgotten my GPS so again it's an I think for distance - I think it was about 2.5m but not sure! I used my phone for MP3 music and had some funky music on which I soon discovered was too fast for a beat but great to run too! The last run was harder going but I did keep going and then I finished off with a 10 min walking cool down as the Physio had said a cool down was very important!

Tomorrow I have my 70 min run of 3R:3W so I am trying to locate some better music! Problem is I can't remember how I got the music on my phone!!!

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