Long Run - 23km (felt a lot harder than it should've been!)

dannewton just finished a 23.57km run, that lasted for 151 minutes.
This run helped dannewton burn 1695.0 calories.

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That really was hard work out there today... not really sure why either. The rest of the week I've been feeling fine and full of energy. I've also managed to sleep better than usual over the past 3 or 4 nights.

perhaps I've had too much sleep, my body's not used to getting the recommended 8 hours compared to the usual 5/6!

Whatever the reason, I sat around all morning, trying to find some inspiration, some motivation to get out and moving. I had no idea where to run today, and maybe that was the problem? In the end (ie after lunch)I managed to get my 'shit together' put my kit on and head outside

The weather was actually pretty reasonable for the time of year... on the chilly side at 3C, but it is the middle of Winter afterall.

I really need to fin some new places to run, I only seem to have 3 possible 'long run' routes, and I've done them so often that they are a little boring. If I want to keep running up to 30km's at a time then it will be easier if I'm not bored for the whole session lol.

The route I eventually went for is shown below.

After leaving my house, I ran the big loop... out along the bypass, and then turning left and heading down Canwick Hill into Lincoln.

I don't run down here to often so that made a change I guess...

After I get down the hill, I run past the Common, and then back up Cross O'Cliff hill back into the village. I had been running for almost an hour at this point, and the lack of motivation I had at the start of the session hadn't improved. I was still uninterested and tired and lethargic, just not feeling 'it' at all.

I was at around 9km at this point, and a bit of quick maths later I decided, that a quick 5km loop round the village, and then running the another big loop (in reverse) would add up to approx. 23km.

And so thats what I did. It wasn't pleasant, it wasn't pretty... it was still technically easy as it was mostly in zone 2 still, but it certainly wasn't enjoyable. I just needed to get it done

It was so unenjoyable, that I couldn't even be bothered to take many pictures either, so the above image of horses on South Common, is the only one you are getting this week!

The quick loop around the village done, I headed back down Cross O'Cliff Hill, back past the Horses, up Canwick hill and then eventually I arrived back home.

I dunno what was up with me today... I'm pleased I maanaged to get out and get something done, but I don't particularly want it to happen like that again.

I am hoping that this was just a one off, and that with a restful evening and an early night, I'll be in a better frame of mind for the run tomorrow evening. I said I'd been sleeping longer recently, perhaps thats my body's way of telling me I'm actually pretty tired right now

There is some good news though, I'm on holiday this week so I should have an opportunity for a break from work, and also opportunities to do something a little more interesting.

Tomorrow My partner and I are heading out to RSPB Frampton Marsh for a rare day out of birdwatching and wildlife photography... so fingers crossed the day out will help to 'recharge my batteries' or sort out whatever went wrong today, and of course I'll be hoping to share some of the pictures I take in due course :-)

And, er, on that note I guess I'm straight off to bed, Goodnight!

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About the Athlete: Living in the UK, I am an intermittent Runner, but always striving for more consistency. When I'm not training I can be found photographing insects or listening to really loud angry music (which is the best type of music obviously!)

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