Back after the cold

It was all going so well until I caught the cold.  And that put an end to my 5 runs a week.  Finally, finally and with still a slight cough I a back.  I had been at my parent drinking beer wine and brandy but somehow, about 5 O'clock I get myself out.

I head towards Beckenham Cinema and it doesn't feel to bad.  I guess a week plus off has given me a break.  In Beckenham high street there are people out parting despite it being a Sunday night.  I guess a lot of people  have the next day off.

The most important thing is to get back and running.  Even better is that I'm a couple of minutes faster than the last time I ran this,

5km 29:52

Another run home from Lewisham

I had my new fluro cycling jacket on kindly bought for my birthday.  I get the DLR back from work to Lewisham and settle in for the 8km back to my house.

I keep the pace brisk and smooth, it feels fast but in the end its fast but not the fastest.

8km 44:34

Beckenham Cinema and Back

I feel like doing the bare minimum (20 minutes) but somehow push myself on to do a full 5km.  I run all the way to Beckenham Cinema and back enjoying everyones Christmas lights.

5km 32:00

Just had to get out

It's my birthday, I have had a busy day put as per my commitment contract I have to get 20mins of running in.  So I do.  The kids (apart from the baby) are tucked up in bed.  I run down to Shortlands Station and then down a quiet road.  After 10 mins I turn back.  I get home at an almost perfect split.  The pace was nothing special.  But I got out.

3.5km 20:30

Hungover but enjoyable

I have a commitment contract going to run 5 days out of 7 else there is no way I would be running today with a hangover.  I meant to go at lunchtime but it work got in the way.  So when I got back from work, after getting the kids in bed I ban out a quick 20 minutes.

I run to the top of my road, down the quiet streets of the posh houses and back.  Once I get going it feels really good.

3.5km 20:00

Back from Lewisham

I was meant to be busy at work but at the last minute it didn't happen.  I leave a bit earlier than usual.  I look like a burglar in my black running tights, jacket, gloves and hat as I travel on the DLR.

I concentrate leading with my knees.  I've also been stretching lots.  I go at a decent pace.  And it is quite enjoyable.  As I come down Highland road, I run to close to someone front wall and smack my arm.  It hurts.  I always manage to do this.

On the final run up to my house, I am able to pick up the pace despite the hill.  A good long run and I feel like I am making progress.

8km 43:38

Bromley North Station and Back

I wanted to run home from work but didn't do it.  I get the kids in bed and whilst dinner cooks I head out.  I have some how conspired to leave all my running shoes at work.  I go at my flat casual shoes.

I run up the steep hill to Bromley North.  I swing past all the restaurants empty on a Monday night.  I run over touch the stations.  It's mostly down hill from here though the last climb up to my house I pick up the pace.

4km 24:51