I had almost forgotten how much I love running in the rain. The colour palette of my mind is washed, lashed onto the branches of autumnal trees, floating to the ground to be squished under-foot. The dripping hum of drizzle spreading an auditory ooze, grouting the cracks and smoothing the soundwaves. Combined with the steady rhythm of running it eases and soothes to a melodic, mechanistic trance.
There are fewer other people out in the rain, which is lovely, and as long as you dress appropriately and have a hot shower afterwards it is warm and comfortable.
I sustained my 'return-from-injury' schedule today: another 10k (6.2 miles), this time averaging 7:50 minute miles, with a 7:30 as the fifth mile to give the calf a little tester. Did 15 minutes warm up/down on the bike. Overall the legs feel okay, although I am hypervigilant and notice all niggles, particularly in the right calf, which still isn't perfect. Pretty pleased overall.
There are fewer other people out in the rain, which is lovely, and as long as you dress appropriately and have a hot shower afterwards it is warm and comfortable.
I sustained my 'return-from-injury' schedule today: another 10k (6.2 miles), this time averaging 7:50 minute miles, with a 7:30 as the fifth mile to give the calf a little tester. Did 15 minutes warm up/down on the bike. Overall the legs feel okay, although I am hypervigilant and notice all niggles, particularly in the right calf, which still isn't perfect. Pretty pleased overall.
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