Juneathon day 2: trying out the calf on a busy weekend

Written Jun 2, 2013, tagged under post,calf,juneathon,pleasure,running

Is it just me that finds it hard to fit runs in to busy family weekends? Today we have been up at my parents-in-law's place, having fun at the playground and later at nearby Wimpole Hall, only getting back to ours near 9pm. I did take running stuff, but it just wasn't going to happen there...

Anyway, with it being late and my calf having been rather sore, I thought a short and gentle try-out run would be the most sensible thing. In the event it was good: an easy 2.2 miles in 23:05. My calf didn't give me agro; I tried really hard to call on my glutes to do the work instead and leave the calves and ankles to relax. I have been religiously following the guidance of the Helen Hall/Barefoot Audio coaching recordings, which I thoroughly recommend for technique and pleasure in running.

Now I am home, and can't help but notice that the run I've just completed was one of thorough enjoyment and pleasure. Working the body, but entirely within its limits, and really getting into a rhythm and flow. This is absolutely why I love running so much!

Anyway, now - where's that foam roller?!

Today's effort: 2.2 miles in 23:05