Runners legs need rest!

Today is thankfully a rest day after a very busy day yesterday!  It was so busy that I didn't even have the time or the energy to blog!

So what did I get up to yesterday?

Well, after a day at work and a short dog walk I went for a run!  
It had been a really bright and sunny day so for the first time this year (in this country!) I ran in three quarter pants and a T shirt!

I had a 5 mile run at approximately an average 9.05 min mile pace in mind. It was nice to run in good weather and in the light so I took the opportunity to head out into the countryside instead of staying in the built up areas which I have been restricted to during the winter months!

I ran according to how I felt rather than being a slave to my Garmin!  I was surprised how hot it was even with just a T shirt on and I was beginning to wish I had worn a vest top and shorts, but thoroughly enjoyed it all the same!

When I got home I was amazed to see that I had actually run 5.53 miles at an average 8.44 minute mile pace and that was with stopping to cross a couple of busy roads!  I was even more amazed to see that my fastest pace was a 7:59 minute pace!  I don't think I have ever run a sub 8 minute mile before, so I am delighted with myself!

I had a quick shower and rest before I went to my usual Yoga class.  

I really enjoyed the good stretch and relax but had a strange experience during the relaxation part!  Although I was conscious and could hear my teacher talking through the entire session when she started asking us to move body parts I couldn't!  

After several minutes and a lot of effort I did manage to "wake up" and move!  Had she hypnotised me?  I felt totally relaxed but exhausted afterwards! I have never experienced anything like it!

Straight after Yoga at 8.15pm it was time to visit my physio for a sports massage!  

I was absolutely "made-up" when after his initial assessment of my legs he commented "Wow!  You've really got runners legs now!"  

I'm not sure what he means by this but I'm taking it as a compliment!  I'm hoping he wasn't being polite and really meant knackered knees, swollen ankles and manky toes!

For once my massage wasn't too painful!  There were a few ouchy moments but generally it was quite enjoyable!  Perhaps all my stretching, foam rollering and regular massages are finally starting to pay off!

When I went in to see my physio it was a bright clear night, 45 minutes later i could not believe it when I walked out the door into dense fog!  I could hardly see  anything in front of me!  I was so pleased I didn't have far to drive as I had to go at crawling speed, very very scary!  I have never experienced fog coming in as quick and as suddenly as that before! 

After a particularly bad day at work I am feeling exceptionally tired this evening so was pleased it was a rest day - I was even sucked in by wine o clock on a school night!  



Here's hoping I feel better for my 4 mile slow run tomorrow!