A jaunt in the park

I wanted to go running but have lost a bit of confidence lately, so thought I'd go to the park instead. It's just a fraction over a mile all the way around the outside and quite a decent place to run. A few dog walkers about so I don't feel totally isolated!

I did 6 circuits of the park. I think in total I walked almost 2 laps and ran the rest. Felt terrible to start with as my legs are still like jelly after the bike on Tuesday. My trouble is, because I feel so crap to start with, I just want to give up (not good when you think of next year). But once I get going I'm fine. I'm really conscious of building up slowly though because I don't want injuries. Shin splints WILL rear their ugly head if I start doing too much, too soon. Dublin is still about 18 weeks away (roughly) so I've got plenty of time. I've also decided that when I start going out with the pack, I will go to the park. Partly because I want to get used to it without the world and his wife looking at me thinking I'm a complete arse, and partly because its quiet there and I can just get on with my own thing!

I will go out again on Sunday and just see how I feel. No plans for a particular distance! Monday I'll be walking, hopefully about 10 miles.

Busy weekend ahead but it should be nice as we've actually got the chance to go out for a meal together (me and hubby). Very rare!!!