I just finished a 5.563km running that lasted about 0hh:31mm:11ss !
I thought I ought to include more hills in my running this year to build some strength. It is fairly flat around here, but there are a couple I can use without leaving Arlesey. I weighed myself for the first time in a while and I have gained a few kilos over Xmas. Nothing too serious, but I would like to drop those.
It was cold again today, so gloves were required. I went up to West Drive with some short sprints along the way. I then went for it up the hill, passing another runner along the way. I eased off about half way up and then picked it up on the way down. Then I did another climb just to the half way point. I knew this would give me about 5km in total for the run.
I did more short sprints on the way back and took in the hill behind us too. When going up to the rec I noticed the little lane there has been resurfaced. It used to be full of holes. There is a patch of land behind the houses that looks like it is being cleared. Years ago I knew someone who wanted to build a house there, so maybe that will finally happen. With all my running I do tend to see what is changing in the area.
38m of climbing is not too bad for a short run. I will see if I can increase the vertical component over this year.
Run free and stay well.
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