Sunday 3 July 2011

June stats

Looking back at the information my dear old Garmin has been collecting this month, I see that I have been doing a lot more running recently. June was comprised of 4 weeks in which there were no school or playgroup holidays, and that's the most important factor in how much I get to do. So it's been a good month - especially for running. Statistically speaking:

13 runs = 49.6 miles
6 bike rides = 50.7 miles
4 Pilates Classes
2 Gym visits

This is 11 miles more running than I managed in May, and I've been increasing running mileage each month (not too difficult as January and February both totalled 0 miles). Obviously as I have been running more, I've had less time to go to the gym or go out on my bike, and sadly, the theft of my bike has meant no cycling at all for the time being. Bastards.

Anyhoo, I'm pleased with the running! I really think I am back to the same fitness I had last August before the Plantar Fasciitis came along and spoilt it all. I'm taking it easy though, and there have been twinges of familiar and unwelcome heel pain over the last week or so, so I'm keeping the runs short. Quality over quantity is my training theme for now.

This week has also been rather good. Sans bike, and with no time to go to the gym, I've run 4 times, doing quite varied sessions - my 1-mile test, a couple of 'tempo runs' (not really sure what they are, but I think I did them), and a hill run today. That's equalled 16.6 miles this week - a clear record for 2011.

This morning's run was awesome. It's been a beautiful sunny day, and I ran into the nearby country estate at about 8.45am. The sound of sheep and the smell of their poo were constant reminders I was in the countryside, and the views were also lovely. The first mile was up and down, the next 2 miles were mostly downhill, and the next 2 were uphill. I did 5 miles in 45 mins, which was great considering how horrible that uphill is. I really enjoyed making the most of the beautiful environment around me as I know we'll be moving soon. The weather was a bit of a boon too, if not wholly typical for Scotland.




















Hot & sweaty in a good way


After I'd showered (they insisted), we all went out for French toast, bacon and maple syrup, followed by a walk on the beach as the kids collected shells and pebbles. What a fabulous day!

8 comments:

  1. Delicious breakfast! Nice job getting your miles up. Still pretty lame about your bike. No chance it will turn up now? Isn't your big move coming up soon? I look forward to seeing photos of your new environment!

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  2. What a delicious sounding breakfast! I bet you feel excited and sad about your move. Soak it all in while you can.

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  3. Collecting shells on the beach was one of my favourite childhood memories. Nice way to spend the day.

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  4. I'm still mad about your bike!! :(
    YAY to more running in June, that's awesome. Yeah, my heel has attitude problems now and then but it seems like I can ignore it more than I used to so I consider that progress. Ha. 5 miles at a 9 min/mile is awesome, way to go! I'm fairly certain I cannot do 1 at a 9mm right now...very happy for you!

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  5. It does sound like an awesome day! Scotland is having good weather to make it all the harder for you to leave ;-)

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  6. Great run in the countryside! That breakfast sounds perfect to me. I'm a big French toast and bacon fan. Keep up the good work, you're making great progress.

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