Up and out

I was planning to run yesterday but my legs still felt tired and I was feeling a bit worn out in general, so I didn't go out. I knew this meant I would run today Sunday as I'm travelling most of this week coming.

I got up about 9 and went straight out. I was thinking about 18K but Team Kennedy manager suggested I should keep it low key given the proximity of my race last Sunday and my race to come next Sunday plus reminding me of the experience of the hard 10K on Tuesday. I re-adjusted my mindet to just a 10K.

The start felt good and I had no real pain and setting the pace was easy and I soon hit the 5K mark in 22:50. As I climbed the school hill I really started to feel the pace in my legs and my speed dropped off to 5:30 km pace and slower. I just could not go any faster and my legs and lungs were both complaining loudly.

After the hill I got a slight second wind and managed a 49:08 10K time which although not fast for me was hard work and a good effort. I was glad to get it over early and get in for breakfast and a read of the papers knowing I'd already done my bit for the day.