Don't stop running!

After a break of nearly 6 weeks (bought about as I was on holiday, moving, had a broken shower and laziness), I began to run again.  News since then is that due to a work trip, I can no longer run in the Barns Green half, which was disappointing.  However, in its place I have entered the Richmond running festival half marathon, which takes place the week before. 

My first run was on the 31 of July, and reminded me why it’s not a good idea to take a break from running; I found it hard going (not helped by the hot weather).  Having just moved house I needed to find a new route on which to run.  The route I chose for this run was not great, being hillier than I would have liked.  However I managed to complete the two miles I set out to in a decent time.

Distance: 2.0 miles

Time: 13:25

Pace: 6:38min/mile

My second run was on the 3^rd of August, but as my nike+ was playing up, I have no record of it.  From what I can remember I ran 5km in ~24mins, which is significantly down on my pre-break times, but not too disappointing.  I ran a new route this time, around Horsham Park, which was much flatter and nicer to run.

My final run of this update was on the 9^th of August.  Once more I ran 5km around the park, and was starting to get back into my old rhythm, if not my old pace yet.

Distance: 3.1 miles

Time: 22:49

Pace: 7:18min/mile