Running1:59:10 [2] 22.2 km (5:22 / km) +482m4:51 / km slept:9.0
LSD at Eccy Woods. Aim was to run at a controlled pace and to monitor discomfort levels ready to bail if necessary. It wasn't necessary and the back/bum/hamstring behaved itself nicely. This felt nice and easy, but then I wasn't exactly taxing myself; it would be nice to be able to build up the pace a little over the coming weeks. Tried to cover as many trails as possible without too much repetition, which kept me busy planning my Gordian knot.
Late one out to Ramsley for a lap, back through Dore. Really enjoyed this and managed to avoid the worst of the rain; the sun even made a brief appearance through a hole in the black clouds. Needed my lights to make it home, first time in a while.
Running52:00 10.4 km (5:00 / km) +260m4:27 / km slept:8.5
Springvale Spirals at lunchtime. Ran just one rep of Bates to make it 9 reps, didn't want to risk more than that. Feeling a lot looser in general but still some soreness in my bum, hoping that is on the way out too. Times started slow and improved in line with my confidence to stride out. 44, 46, 52, 59, 65, 56, 47, 45, 39. Getting there?