Monday’s run was a 60 Minute easy run which is hands down my favourite! I love it because you don’t have to think about anything; you don’t need to check your watch to see when your next interval is coming or work out where your next sprint is going to be –-> you can just run and I love that.

I was feeling really good at the beginning of the run but my stomach started playing up about 40 minutes in which cut it short –-> I ended up doing 50 minutes rather than 60 but that’s ok. I could have pushed through and ran for another 10 minutes but I wouldn’t have enjoyed it and it would have been extremely difficult so I decided to call it a day.

I decided that I wouldn’t look at my watch when I was out –-> I can get so caught up on my pace that I forget to listen to my body. This run is a slow run and is designed to be comfortable so I wanted to focus on how my legs felt and forget about paces or distances.

I’ve started to realise it’s really important to understand the purpose of a run –-> so many times I’ve ran my slow run at 10 minute Miles. I’m not a fast runner and 10 minute miles is not my slow pace so I shouldn’t be running so fast, I should be running more towards 11:30 –-> 12 minute miles if it’s a slow run. This is something I really need to work on but I’m definitely getting better at it

My legs felt so good yesterday and I managed to run 4.45 miles in 50:01 minutes –-> an average pace of 11:13. This was definitely a comfortable pace –-> I didn’t feel like I was having to work hard and I would have been able to hold a conversation (if I wasn’t running on my own, that probably would have seemed a little odd).

I also had the most amazing dinner last night – pitta pizzas! They are super easy to make and so yummy!! Half a pitta, spread with tomato puree or pesto (I had pesto last night), top with whatever you fancy and chuck it under the grill for 5 – 10 minutes. They are my new go to dinner when I’m short on time

I’ve got my next long run tomorrow –-> its 16 miles so I’ll be doing another split run. After last week’s, I’m going to try and do the majority of the miles in the morning – I’m aiming to do 10 miles so I only have to do 6 in the evening I’m also going to get up a little earlier and grab a slice of toast as fuel –-> last week I started to slack so I’m hoping that will help this week – I’ll let you guys know!

What is your go to dinner?

Do you stick to the same dinner for ages or change every day?

L x