Struggled on first run back since We Love Manchester 10k!
Posted on Jul 01, 2012 under 5-10k, Recovery Runs, Regular Runs | No CommentAfter last week’s exploits at the Manchester Regional Athletics stadium at Eastlands/Etihad Campus, and my season’s best, I had a bit of a break from running, not least because I spent a few days walking and generally bumming around in North Wales.
With a week gone by, decided it was time to get out and run again, and as I set off and felt comfortable, my body seemed to agree – but not for long! I thought I was motoring along at a fair pace but the Garmin ticked the first km in 6:30 and the next in 6:03 and that was about as quick as it got. I had planned a gentle 5 miles but by 4k I was really starting to struggle, felt heavy legged, and felt my energy draining away very quickly, accompanied by a craving for food. I had eaten toast for breakfast but maybe porridge would have been better, it might take a few runs to get back into the running habit!
Not sure about venturing out to the running club midweek on this performance – I might end up holding them all back again, if I’m to go to the faster group I at least want to feel confident I can hold a pace of under 5:30 for 5 or 6 miles, will see!