Following last week's successful three runs of 8, 8, and 10 miles, there was a blip this week. Partly due to time constraints and partly due to a twinge in the right calf, I only ran 8, 5, and 5 miles this week. On the plus side the 5 miles today felt mostly great, and my speed was solid despite the hills, averaging around 7:30 miling. The fourth mile was sub 7 minutes and it was an absolute joy to stretch the legs, the heart, and the breath a little. This is when I find running most exhilarating, with the blur of closeness stalling to a steady progress into the distance. The heart is pounding, senses alert and bright, dodging oblivious walkers staring at their mobile phones and weaving a smooth meander across the pavement. Pushing up a hill and pedalling rapidly down the other side - this, for me at least, is true running at its best.
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