Running Uphill Again

A nice easy 7k run to ease back in (47.07). Pip was very happy to come along and check out all his favourite spots again. Also had the best night's sleep in weeks, there's nothing like your own bed.

I managed to put on 1 kilo over the last 2 1/2 weeks (as expected) due to some serious eating and drinking. Good to be back home to get back on track in this area as I've managed to let a few kilos creep on over the last few months that I need to tackle.

Have been thinking over my goals for 2007 so here goes:

* Complete at least 1 half marathon (under 2 hours would be nice)
* Try to be more consistent with the long runs (at least once a week)
* Build up the long runs to 2 hours
* Work on pace (try to get under 6 mins/km for at least 1 run each week)
* Make a greater commitment to exercise on non-running days (at least 2 yoga sessions, walking, some weights??)

I think that should do. I have some other personal goals but I won't bother sharing them here. Someone suggetsed that I could consider changing my running route but that one will have to stay on hold for now. We live in a rural area with one road leading up or down, I choose to run up the road as there are less cars, dogs, people which means that Pip can run off the lead. The benefit to running hills is that when I do get a chance to run elasewhere it always feels easier. I also love running here as I get to run in the bush where there is lots of fantastic wildlife, beautiful scenery, etc. Basically I have a pretty busy life: I live 45 ks from work, I work full-time in a fairly demanding job, have 2 children therefore I need to make it easy to run - put on shoes, walk out door.

I also plan to keep up the blogging, it really helps to have the feedback and friendship of fellow bloggers and runners.