ooohh the pain is mainly in the brain

Up on Sunday and my legs are very sore as is my hip. I'm determined to get a second run in this weekend as clearly the second run is where I've been failing over the last two lazy months. It’s very cold and just above freezing with a light but cutting wind. Its one of those amazing mainland days, blue sky but with the temperature in the basement. I get the gear on and this time I include a hat and gloves which were dearly missed on Friday.
Opposite route this time, I've got my music on, my sun glasses and I'm in the sun although clearly there is no heat from it. The first 3k is stiff and sore but it eases up as I join the N5 as I’m going in reverse from Friday. Wind is a factor and I find the hills particularly difficult and I slow down. I’ve clearly lost a lot of my technique as I find my shoulder getting sore and I’m fretting about how I hold my hands and the length of my stride.
Actually regressing a bit is a nice experience as I know I can up my fitness with more effort and I was finding previously that single runs were rarely taxing. I could still taste blood or something metallic in my throat but it’s a great way to start the day. I've dropped to 75kg from 76kg from pre run weight Friday. Another 12K in the bank....