13:28 5 miles 35:56
1 7:10 2 7:17 3 7:14 4 7:13 5 7:03 Average 7:11 min/miles
Another attempt at an easy run today and a slightly better outcome. Still too fast, but at least this time I was closer to my marathon goal pace of 7:15 min/miles.
I wasn’t sure I was going to run today but my tooth ache is really not good, and I couldn’t face sitting around the house for two and a half hours in between lessons, so I went for a run. The problem now though is that the pain is even worse. I’ve given in and taken my strong pain killers which will send me drowsy and dizzy, so good luck to my next pupil. I don’t care as long as they take the pain away though. Call me a man, but can you die from toothache?
The run felt very easy (and my tooth didn’t bother me during it) despite obviously tired legs which is good, and although the pace was just under my marathon pace, I felt like I was really taking it easy. I was aiming for nearer 7:30’s though. Why can I not run slower? When I set out to run a twenty mile route, 7:30 pace feels fast, so why can’t I run slower over five? I reckon it’s all in the mind. which is surprising because there’s not a lot in my mind! I studied a bit of sports psychology at University, so maybe I should delve into the books and try and find some answers.
Well writing this has taken my mind off the pain a bit and I think the painkillers are kicking in now. Thankfully. I feel a bit weird though. I can see the headline in tomorrow’s Daily Record, ‘Runner Found Dead At PC After Toothache Lead To Head Explosion’. You may mock but this is no man-flu. This is serious. I can’t even face my food, and if you know me at all, you will now realise just how serious!
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