Sunday long run

Sunny, not too cold (+11) meant it was a good day for an extra group run. We ran past the water, through woods, past several horse paddocks and a motorcycle gang hangout, and on every imaginable surface – tarmac, gravel, soft path, mud, grass and a newly-ploughed field.

The pace was not my usual LSD-pace, quite a bit faster but felt ok. I like having pacers! 15 k (yep, I do consider this “long”) in 1h36, the fastest k in 6:43, a bit slower than race pace for me, and the slowest in 5:34, one of the final four which were all the fastest of the bunch.

The sun meant I was a bit overdressed in my capris, new (coconut!) compression socks, short- and long-sleeved tees plus vest. Off with the long sleeves… I’ve forgotten all about the –20’s that made me stay indoors only a few weeks ago!