The Thick Thick Air

Late start to first run of the week. I'm out and away with 18km ahead, a long run test just to see how the last week has affected my fitness levels. I was expecting a positive effect of having been at least 1400m for the last week and now being down at 90m among the thick air.

First 4K went by in a flash, probably the best start I've had. I felt great and really fresh despite not having ate much today. Up over the big Hedgehog hill without too much huffing and puffing....fantastic.

At the 11k mark and I'm at 52 minutes. Its starting to get a bit cold and the wind is now into my face for the run back. Along the main N5 and the runners high kicks in about the 1hr 10 mins mark...soon blown away with the cold wind.

I finish in 1hr 30m 22secs. This includes messing about with my MP3 player and my laces on the way round...Its good to be back. The double positive whammy of thick Belgian air and my boosted red blood cells from a week in the mountains was definately evident...Unfortunately it won't last....