Are we nearly there yet?

I had been trying to escape the thought of how many runs were done and how many were to go, instead thinking about how many miles I might do if I average this many per day; how few miles per day I can throw in and be happy that I’ve put an overall effort in that I’m happy with. Yesterday saw too many blogs mention that we’re over the halfway point to be ignored.

And, as if in sympathy, my legs willed me to rest today. They told me they had no interest in propelling me around Rye for a lap of the town followed by a hill at each end. They assured me that it would all be ok if I slacked off and stayed in. They even allowed the air temperature to rise enough that my clothing choice was completely wrong, so what’s the point in sweating to death. But to not wear my outer layer would have resulted in freezing.

But I defied all cries to stop. I convinced myself that 15 runs is still an awful lot to do, so don’t ruin a respectable average now. I also promised myself that if all went wrong I’d stop, as long as I did 4 miles tonight which would put my month tally for running to 75. Which was my original mileage intention as a total to enable me to maintain my training goals (strength and speed, basically, until the warm weather comes) which makes the fact I’ve done it with two weeks to go simply stupid.

Because 4.5 miles was run. A bonus loop of the centre of town linked my out and return legs and the hill was slogged up with little enthusiasm but at least a rise in pace (even if 10 seconds slower than last week) to quicken the breathing. Sore legs really have put a dull thud into my stride, but I think it’s manageable for now, so hopefully I can grind out another day at least.

I intend heading into the other room to exercise in a bit, but if I fall asleep before I get there it’ll have to wait another day.

One of the blokes at work has asked me to join him in the Canterbury 10 mile on 29th January. Chances are fat, with my legs as they are, but maybe it’s a goal worth thinking about to round off the month. But it’s not cheap to throw away if I do get an injury, so maybe not. I’ll have a little think.

133 runs, 96 exercises and 47 cycles to go.

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