First run of the new regime

I've decided that I need to go out and actually run instead of running an ultra every time I go out (controlled pace, self preservation, etc.). There’s a school of thought that suggest distance running is dependent on the LSD method (long, slow, distance – an acronym that some idiot dreamt up in the 50’s or 60’s).

There’s a lot of merit in spending time on your feet at a steady comfortable pace, but there comes a point when you actually have to do some training. I’ve determined to start running during training as opposed to enduring it. Having most of the week off has done me good.

Today was the best run I've had in a long time. No stops, just kept the pace up. Ran every slope (as opposed to the ultra mantra of resting up the hills which I believe has set me back). I actually had a good time for the first time in ages.

Anyway, a continuous 23km in just over two hours. Hit half marathon distance at 1:52:37 which is pretty good for heavy trail. Really pleased.

As Emil Zatopek put it - When I was young, I was too slow. I thought, "why should I practice running slow? I already know how to run slow ..."