Long and Less Long Runs: 4-9 to 4-15

[run it, ride it]

W000, runs! At heart, I'm just a runner with a cycling problem .

Yesterday I did 15km on sloppy trails (with five sizeable hills) in 1:27, which is pretty speedy for me. My best time on that route is 1:18, but lately I've been running closer to 1:35 and struggling (or cutting my route to just 7-10km), but this time was almost effortless.

I know why, too! The day before yesterday I wasn't on the ball at all, and instead of pushing beyond my limit I turned right back at 3.3km, telling myself, 'you are too sore today and will only injure yourself if you push this. Wait till tomorrow.' What do you know? Self-preservation pays off!

Woulda been even faster if I wasn't so saddle sore from working three horses, one of which was stubborn as a mule!

Deborajen, I don't know how you do the treadmill thing for such distances! I'm terrified of falling off and have the tread permanently embedded in my calf to justify it! Kudos!