I'm in a #running slump. This morning I almost opted for a home dancing session but then I looked outside, saw the ☀️ for the first time in weeks and decided to go.
I planned to go slow and run 1 hour, however, while still keeping it slow, I found it enjoyable enough to complete the 11 km loop.
Does this mean it's the end of my slump? We shall see.
The #boatoftheday is called Blandina.
The map is wrong again and my distance underestimated.
I did exactly the same route forward and back, following the river, but at some point the map shows that I cut through streets.
I had to stop to take a picture of this group of rowers moving synchronously and chanting in unison "oh, oh, oh". It was a cheerful view, despite the rain.
🦵 Elliptical 1h
My earbuds weren't charged and they abandoned me after 5 min 🥺
So it was a mental struggle against elliptical boredom. Not many boats passed by, but a lot of people did.
And I focused on the sounds of birds. One of them kept the "cra cra" on for 30 min so I tried to pace myself to its rhythm 😅.
#boatoftheday is called Contentus
🦵 Elliptical 1 h
I saw 3 boats today and even a regional train passing on the bridge over the river (not in the pictures).
#boatoftheday is Kraichgau 3 because I couldn't read the name of the two others.
First #running session in 3 weeks. Achilles tendon is now at 2/10 sensitivity and the plan is to keep it at that level until the HM.
In order to do this I have to switch back to midfoot or heel strike.
My running journey has been a long sequence of adaptations in foot strikes, stride length and recovering from all the small injuries resulting from these.
One day I will hopefully find the Holy Graal in body mechanics 😂!
#boatoftheday is called "Vendetta".
An evening session just before sunset. The temperature was 22°C when I started and there was a pleasant wind under a cloudy sky.
Still the heat of the previous days stressed my body and I didn't have the strength to push the pace faster. I have also walked a lot lately, so there's that too.
It was a good run anyway!
The #boatoftheday is called Ichtus. Not a dreamy name if you ask me!
This morning I set out for a longer run but it felt too hot to continue after 12 km. I'm now at 611 km run in 2025, so I got a new milestone badge.
A video capture started inadvertently with the phone in my side pocket and I thought it would be fun to create a gif at 3x the speed
Today's #boatoftheday is a restaurant boat called Archimède.
@Lee6 @mlawton @NoisetteDor we're all on the same boat 🍰🛥️😂!
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Mike Lawton