Freestylin

So after two (really) bad runs in the last week, yesterday eve the last thing in the world I wanted to do was run, I didn't feel like it and almost didn't put foot out the door, justifying that a week off would do me the world of good (I've been there before).  I'm so determined to do my three times a week in the run up to my half marathon, I decided I would just attempt a very easy 3km.

As I left I switched on Nike, which I'd set to minute and pace notifications.  However one song in, I hadn't heard from Mr Nike, aghh, what had I done, I realised I must have switched off the voice over by accident.

So I decided I would just freestyle it, go with the flow instead, and keep going until I felt like I needed to stop.  I vaguely knew where 3k was (I change my route every time so its not exact) so I thought I'd see how I felt when I got there.

I felt ok, my pace was comfortable, so I kept going, and kept going, and kept going.  when I finally stopped to check the app, I had done 5.5km!!! Then what's more I kept going to 5.5 miles (59 minutes to be exact!)

That's the first time I've run 5k (without stopping).  I think sometimes Mr Nike can be really useful it does push me mentally, I run that bit faster to get to that Km/mile, or I'll keep going another 5 minutes.  But there's something to be said for freestylin and running for enjoyment.  I feel like I can't quite relax with my running too much yet with the impending half marathon (exactly 2 months away) but a good run always encourages me.

I will try this method again, and hopefully it will encourage me to relax my pace and enjoy it a little more.  There is plenty of time for pushing myself.