Free running

First of all I would like to offer my apologies for the month long hiatus. I have had some personal issues to deal with but I am back!

Throughout all my troubles running has been an escape, a place for me to feel free and lose myself in thought.

Just putting on your trainers and running with no knowledge of how far you might go or where, has been delightful.

Don't think I do that every time, most of the time I know exactly where I am running to, how far and roughly how quickly I can do it. But once in a while I just get out and go. Something I want to start doing with my bike too! Which has been neglected during the cold winter months.

From Alain Limoges on Flikr 

But one thing I really appreciate, is crisp winter sun blaring down while you run. It make's the run so refreshing.

I need it at the moment! I am so sluggish, I have not been eating very well and have had to limit my runs due to my ankle.

I tore the ligament in it last year and I felt it happening again. Something I learned from last year was if you can feel it twinging then rest it. You'll be out longer if you don't. It has been difficult and it does make me feel frumpy not getting my miles in but it is worth the rest. 

I intend on putting in a few miles in the coming days though so it will make me feel better. Tomorrow I am putting on my trainers and going with not a care in the world. 

One thing I have also noticed which is worth mentioning is my pace. I have added an extra minute per mile on to my average speed. This can be attributed to interval training and running with a faster partner. 

Happy running.