Running on ice

Think I would have preferred to be dancing with skates on, but you can't have it all!

I have never run when the ground has been icy and snowy so this week was interesting.

Tuesday was club night and I went with the boys in the fast group. Arriving at the gym it was sleeting and I thought I was going to end up running in the snow, but it had just about stopped by the time we set off. It was a bit slippy underfoot, but we still managed a fairly fast one. Got back in time for a shower and dressed ready for our monthly meal out. (see previous post for prize!).

Wednesday and Thursday I couldn't get anything done. Thursday was a snow day and no school for us as we couldn't get there safely and school ended up being closed anyway. Friday I braved Stonegate Road after school. There was still quite a bit of snow on the ground which had turned to ice so it was kind of a fartlek session with me tiptoeing carefully over the ice and running faster when the pavements were clear.

Saturday was HPTT. Icy patches made me very cautious because I was very worried about falling over and hurting myself. So a bit slow this week - 22:25. I was 2nd lady again today though which was a nice surprise. The boys did better. Dave got a new pb and was 2nd (well done!) and Rick got a new pb by 20 seconds which was amazing in the ice. Santa Dash next week...

Today I went for a long run with Rick from run club. We met at Asda and ran up to Scholes and back through Cross Gates. It was freezing cold and my thermal tights didn't warm my legs up at all. For the first few miles it felt like I was running with lead rather than legs. The route he took us on had a few tough hills (always my favourite lol).We did round about 11 miles altogether which was good. I do need to go further though.

This week I will need to try to get out a couple more days. Four days a week is not good, especially when one of them is only 3 miles. I need to up my mileage if I am going to run at my best in the Brass Monkey. I know that my main aim is Edinburgh, but I want to run well in the HMs and 10ks I have in the meantime. I'm not too bothered about running quickly in the 5ks at HPTT, but it would be nice!