This week in running 15 September

Total Kms: 37km + hills

The week just gone was all about getting back into the swing of things.

The mileage increased and the frequency increased.

The actual runs were: 9km, 9.7km, 5km 13.5km, hills x 4.

The weekday runs I was happy with. I ran with sweetie pie and kid1 and kid2 both days.
The first one was a beautiful run along the harbour and then finished at the park playground for a play and snacks. It was one of those perfect early spring days when it is warm but not hot, sunny but crisp at the same time.

 

It's really easy while the kids are so young to get caught up in the constant struggle - organising, dressing, feeding, cleaning, washing, tidying. Repeat. This morning was one of those where you are reminded how wonderful life and your life really is. Yep, some parts suck. But some parts are lovely. Running with the man you love along a beautiful harbour. Feeling the accomplishment of being able to knock out an easy 9 km. Watching your children run and climb and explore and sharing in their wonder. All in the sunshine under a wide blue sky. A lovely, lovely day.

The other weekday run ended up being long due to a miscalculation. Ahem. At least it was only a tick over and I didn't accidently do a midweek long run!

The 5km was Parkrun. I was pushing the pram. It felt awful. Truly awful. I was about 30 seconds off my pram pb and was really disappointed with my run and how it felt (i.e. awful). I have been really discouraged with how I have been going at Parkrun lately. I haven't felt good and I haven't been near my pbs. I hope it turns around soon. To rub salt into the wound, sweetie pie shaved 20 seconds off his pb.

Long run felt fairly good and was at a decent ( for me) pace. Was only 13.5km but as I am not really training for anything at the moment that's ok.

Not sure how I am feeling about my running this week. Parkrun has thrown me but otherwise things are going well.