So, April was my last
update. I missed out May's update as I wasn't really that encouraged by
my running during May as I missed a few runs. 2 Saturday runs in
fact. I was always looking forward to these runs during the week but when
it came to Saturday, I just never felt great when I woke up. In June
things improved on Saturdays and I got out every Saturday bar 1. But
Monday and Wednesday runs have been good. On Monday's I have been running with
my brother quite a lot. Making up new routes each week. On these runs we
are running the whole way and slowly getting quicker. With the last one we did
together being under 30 minutes.
Meanwhile the gang I run with Wednesday's is much more of a social run. Where they intensity of the run can vary depending on who shows up but generally about 30-33 minutes for a 5k so it suits me. We do stop more to chat and if in Pollok park watch the cows. These kind of runs suit me after work as Wednesdays at work I can go through periods where I working from home and not speaking to anyone so it’s good to get that chat at night.
Now that June has come and gone, I can tell you that I have done around 220 miles for the first half of the year. I don’t think I reached 400 miles for the year in 2020. In 2019 I did but in 2017 and 2018 I was in the 300 mile range. So, it would be good if I can keep this going and get over 400 again this year.
In July I have started to increase the distance a bit, doing a few 5 milers and a 10k. All very easy. I have half an eye on doing the Great Scottish run in October. But I reckon it will depend on when parkruns start back up as I imagine I'll be more drawn to them if I do. Currently England parkruns are due to start up on 24th of July and Scotland on the 14th August. But who knows.
In the meantime I'll just keep trying to keep with my 3 runs a week and maybe even try and stretch it to 4.
