Well the first 3 miler of the new plan has been ticked off. Completed with much plodding, huffing and at least twice being forced to retreat inside my hood to avoid being recognised by people I knew. I completed the distance but it took way too long! I didnt time it, intentionally so, but I'm sure it must have been over half an hour. My trusty old Ron Hill windstopper has also shrunk in the wardrobe since I last wore it, making me feel pretty self concious, but I suppose thats the price of prolonged inertia.
The schedule is a half marathon plan, 16 weeks long and is designed for beginners. Its got all the usual components and looks inviting as I sit here, in the afterglow, having done what I said I'd do.
I do plan to interject some of my own sessions into the plan, including some events. I've dabbled in fell running before. I was never any good, in fact I was pretty bad. However while completing 25-30 mile events (albeit over 5-7 hours) I felt in the best shape ever, and met some great friends.
That kind of fitness is a distant twinkling at the end of a long and merciless tunnel, but I've got a positive feeling about being able to maintain some sustained training, and maybe get back to being at least partially fit. Who knows. I may even get promoted to a daily decision maker!
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