Yesterday started off wet and miserable but by the afternoon the sun decided to show it's face and we managed to conquer another Wainwright. We did a lovely, scenic and relatively easy walk up Silver Howe. A walk I would definitely recommend if you have an afternoon to fill!
This morning started off wet again so I decided to go to the local swimming pool and get some lengths in! I was really surprised how quiet it was considering it was a wet morning in the school holidays! I did 1700 metres in 39 minutes and really enjoyed it!
Luckily by the afternoon the rain had stopped as I had a lake swimming date with a friend! When I got to the lake I was feeling slightly apprehensive as my swim on Sunday hadn't gone well!
The lake still looked choppier than I would have liked but I did a lot of positive self-talk whilst getting changed into my wet suit which appeared to do the trick!
I got in and didn't have that awful panicky feeling I got on Sunday!
In fact I felt quite comfortable as I set off to do the route we had agreed on!
Although it was choppy I really enjoyed the swim and didn't let the waves slapping me in the face put me off!
Once I got home I decided to do a short run to warm up after the lake!
I didn't have high hopes of having a fast run as I was feeling tired but instead about stressing about pace I just set off to enjoy the act of running!
I was amazed when I got home that I had run 3.6 miles at an average 8.22 minute mile pace!
This is a good pace for me!
Feeling very positive at the moment about how my training is going!
Bring it on!
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