I’m not sure why I like taking pictures of my trainers when I’m about to start my run… but I do! Anyway so this is my first post on this blog for two years. I’m running well at the moment. For the last two to three months, I have been consistently running ten kilometres plus at least three times per week which is more reflective of the runner I would like to be. That runner is the pre 2014 me. I feel positive about my running. I’m a bit slow for my liking but I’m building the miles which, at the moment, is much more important than times.
I have discovered a series of trails that have the right about of undulations to test me but at the same time are still manageable. I even ran 37 miles last week which I am very happy with as even during my peak running years would be a decent weekly amount. I cannot comprehend how much better I feel when I’m in the habit of running a decent distance regularly. It’s a real achievement for me to get back into this distance as I had fallen into running much shorter distances around my estate in the last few years.
Predictably though, recently I have felt my calves getting tighter. I have several options to fix this though. Regular foam rolling- this will be fine once I build the habit. Secondly, I am due a new pair of trainers that will hopefully offer me the support I need.
I don’t want to leave the above and then end up getting injured just when I am enjoying my running the most. That would be a real pity! Especially when I’m well on my way to achieving my revised target of 500 miles run for the year!
Steven is an alcohol free runner and has run 307 miles so far in 2024. Follow him on X @sober_ste
