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Smiley Happy Pixie!

I've been for a run!!!

Yep it's true! Well back was fine after driving and doing the shopping ysterday as well as mowing the lawn. I watched the GNR and was jealous I wasn't running so ...

I did 40mins of solid running .... longest solid run since Feb!

Back fine - only niggle is shoulder from the ouch this morning when I was taking my tablets!
No idea why!

Felt really good and pace was much better than I expected .... not run for 10 days now!

So 3.424m in 40:17 av pace 11:44mm (11.39,11.57,11.39,11.51)

very happy!

Really enjoyed it and really pleased!

So back to training next week (and work).

Tomorrow will be 50mins of walk run with a long run in the middle. Wednesday speedwork on the tready and Friday 40mins solid on the tready as hubby has to go to work early. Leaving a long run at the weekend. Fingers crossed!

Comments

beanz said…
great news

expect the legs have appreciated the rest, even if you haven't
9:15 PM, September 18, 2005
Evil Pixie said…
Oh I've lurved it!
NOT!
How did I manage 2mths before FLM?
10:16 PM, September 18, 2005
b-z said…
good stuff babe
11:21 PM, September 18, 2005
Anonymous said…
so the idea of take it easy Pixie just went out the door...boy wernt you itching to get back :-)

ack well I'm really glad all went well. You did a super run in a good time. Hope the back is still holding up today. probably best to do a light walk today. dont want to over do it.
9:21 AM, September 19, 2005
fraggle said…
Great stuff Pix - the enforced break has worked wonders.

I'll be gnashing my teeth by the end of the week - taper b4 windsor on sunday :o)
11:23 AM, September 19, 2005
XFR Bear said…
Well done Pix - that mins/mile average is improving isn't it?
12:53 PM, September 19, 2005
Evil Pixie said…
bear it really is isn't it! (beams with pride)
Frags you'll be fine!
1:06 PM, September 19, 2005
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