Stepped out of the door around 8.30pm, and started off at a gentle pace. My legs felt heavy, breathing was a bit hard to start with because of the wind, but I kept on. I tried to find a rhythm, but it was always going to be a slow on, and it turned out slightly slower than I'd hoped. I had decided I wasn't going to stop. I noticed the second mile was slower than the first, and things were getting harder. My chest was beginning to hurt from the work, and my legs felt more and more sore, especially my right knee which has been playing up for a few days now. But I had decided I wasn't going to stop. When the third mile started I managed to speed up slightly. Not an exceptional increase, but I was determined to finish strongly. My legs were hurting even more, but I was going to make it. I kept going, and managed to run my first 3 miles since I don't know when.
When I got home, I tried stretching, buy my legs were just too sore. I retired to the computer and told the watch to upload. It complied. Thank God it still worked. Actually, forget that. I fixed the bloody thing, not God, so thanks to me, I got my usual Garmin Stats:
It had recorded 3.12 miles in 32mins 0.69 seconds. I had also turned on autolaps so each mile the time is recorded (Mile 1 10mins 2 secs, Mile 2 10mins 25, Mile 3 10 mins 21). Average speed was 5.8mph.
Armed with all my details, I went over to the Worldwide Festival of Races site and entered my time. That time put me 17th among those who ran the Kick the Couch 5K.
I've downloaded the Certificate and Virtual Goody Bag. I'll have a read through it later. My initial plan is to see if this is a virus or just tiredness. Then plan the rest of the week from there. I know it won't include another 5K at the weekend. I think I need more preparation for that first.
