60 minutes brisk walk
I have found that it's become really hard to get up at Stupid O'Clock recently...I think its when you break the habit (which I did during the long Easter break), returning to a routine can become harder. It certainly has.
I've just enjoyed a long weekend (celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary) and had decided yesterday that I had definitely lost my mojo somewhere. But after a 4 mile walk and a 4 mile run with my husband Ian, I felt as though I had found it again. When we got home, I made a promise to myself that I would get back into my routine again, continue eating sensibly (which I haven't been for quite a few weeks now.....) and start training hard for Edinburgh, which isn't far away now.....11th June is looming.
So. With a podcast of the Chris Moyle's show in my ears, I headed out this morning into a much calmer day compared to the 49mph gusty winds we had yesterday. At 5am, the sun was almost up and looking gloriously yellow already. And sunset isn't until 9.46pm. Fantastic!
I chose my normal route, taking in the sea first of all and catching Mr Alsatian heading down the path to the beach before turning into Long Road. I still find it odd to be out so early, with hardly anyone about and yet the sun is up and shining. As weird as it sounds, I honestly think I prefer the dark mornings. That somehow feels better for me.
I sped up to get a good work out whilst tackling Nemesis Hill and as I approached the sea again, I broke into a run along the entire cliff top, which felt strangely good, considering I was out for 8 miles yesterday. My left knee is a bit troublesome, with pain radiating from the inside (behind the kneecap), which isn't good. Something to keep my eye on.
Mr Early was out on his bike. He still has his lights on despite the sun and he still wears all his winter gear. He looked very happy this morning - but I'm sure that was because he was grateful the wind had died down.
Even though I haven't done this route for quite a few days, I got back home earlier than usual (so it means my pace is good), so instead of walking back indoors, I went back out to find Ian, who had finished his run and was now out cooling down with our dog, Foggy somewhere. After a few texts, I went out to meet him up on the clifftop and we all walked back home.
Back to work today - it's only been Friday and Monday off, but it feels as though I've had a whole week off. I feel very rested. all good stuff.
SEA STATE:
Swell3.5ft @ 4secs |  | |||||
Wind19mph |  | |||||
Temperature
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First Light: 4:22am - Sunrise: 5:04am
Sunset: 9:03pm - Last Light 9:46pm
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