I truly hope this little bit of sunshine isn't going to be our Summer!!!
After studying my racing calendar last night I was a little surprised to see that my first 10K TRAIL race is now just 6 and a half weeks away! How did that come around so quickly?!
Considering that I have only ever done ONE off-road run I decided that I had best pull my finger out and do some trail training as I am not a natural mountain goat!
Inspired by the sunshine I set off in the car to a place I am familiar with as we often walk the dog in this area!
Feeling confident that I knew the way off I set, nervous initially about running off-road on uneven ground in case I injured myself!
Although I wore my Garmin I knew it was pointless worrying about pace as I was not going to be able to run my normal road pace off road so I just relaxed and enjoyed the scenery and listening to the welcoming bleating of the lambs!
After a while my nerves went and I had no problems navigating around rocks and tree stumps, I just left my ego behind and slowed when necessary! The only thing I felt uncomfortable with was coming down rocky hills! I was frightened of just letting go in case I landed flat on my face! I dare say with practice my confidence will grow!
After about 3 miles I arrived somewhere but it wasn't the place I was heading! I was confused! I must have missed a turn-off somewhere!
Rather than risk getting lost further I opted to retrace my steps and go the same way back! Not quite the circuit I had planned but enjoyable all the same!
The route was a good mix of terrain including track, muddy parts, rocky patches, open fields and hills so lots to keep me entertained!
I managed 5.85 miles and loved this new trail running experience even if I did get lost!
What made me even happier was I didn't encounter any cows! I hate cows!
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Tonight I also went to Yoga, where we did a lot of twisting poses! I came out feeling very chilled and felt 6 foot taller!
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