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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
Evil Pixie said…
Oh I've lurved it!
NOT!
How did I manage 2mths before FLM?
b-z said…
good stuff babe
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.
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)
XFR Bear said…
Well done Pix - that mins/mile average is improving isn't it?
Evil Pixie said…
bear it really is isn't it! (beams with pride)
Frags you'll be fine!

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