I was going to go running early with Jerry yesterday morning, but in the end took the kids swimming. This meant today I was due a longish run so I decided to run to work.
I wake up and my legs feel tired. Fortunately I have packed all my kit the night before which spurs me on to get going.
Unlike most runs which are a fixed distance I have special rules for what I consider a PB for the run to work. Short cuts are all fully allowed. It's a point to point race as quickly as possible. Because going down into the Thames valley is downhill I have a separate record for to and from work.
I have recently identified a short cut across Beckenham Place Park. This probably knocks off a km from the run. However the park is shut at night and the last few times I have had to slog over Beckenham Hill and round the park.
This morning it is light and the park is open. However I am struggling and I'm not enjoying my running. I crack on and keep going. The nearer I get to the city the easier it gets.
By the time I cross London Bridge, I am flying again. I gradually chip away at the average pace figure on the Garmin and zoom to the office, weaving through the crowds.
When I arrive at work I realise it is a PB. The short cut is pretty effective, if I can PB off a poor running performance.
16.5km 1:37'00 (5:52/km)
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