Slowly but surely

After been laid low with a cold, on Monday I started my gradual come back - only 8 weeks to go!  I went out for a 35 minute slow run.  My legs wondered what the hell I was doing.  I ran slowly as instructed but it took them a couple of kilometres before they began to realise this was normal activity.  My heart rate was high but that was to be expected.  It felt good to be back running and helped by some new shoes.
One more run and a couple of core work outs and my body and mind were starting to get the message - I’m back!
On Saturday I had a 1 hour run up a local hill - Tinto.  I ran the first third and power walked the rest in 36 minutes.  Heart rate was high but I was loving being out in a blustery wind taking in the marvellous scenery- it’s good to be alive and able to be out and about I thought.  At the top it was really windy and I decided to head straight back down the hill at full speed - 18 minute descent.  My legs felt good and the following day there were no DOMS which was a relief.
I then drove up to Aberdeen for a family get together and my coach gave me the Sunday off from running although I had a core session to complete.  I’m not a huge fan of core sessions but I can’t ignore the benefit which is obvious as I am feeling much stronger since starting these sessions.  Much more strength work required over the winter.
Building up the time/distance has to be taken in stages so tomorrow I have an hour and five minutes to complete building up to one and a half hours on Saturday.  It will mean a 5.45am start so I can get my run in before I need to head off on business so it’s an early night for me.  I’m looking forward to my training partner being back from holiday as on the longer runs it sure helps to have company.