I did the run around One Tree Hill this time. It was gently raining throughout the whole run, but it wasn't that cold. I noticed that my hands really heat up while I run. I really can generate my own heat!

The time was just over 54 minutes. Just as I was planning. It is good to get back into the rhythm of doing these longer runs. I will ask Dad to take me over some of the long runs that he did for his marathon training.

It was the first time I had been for a run for a few days. My excuse? The shower was broken, and I didn't want to go for a run, if I couldn't have a shower afterwards. Well, sometimes the anticipation of the hot shower afterwards is what keeps you going!

I ran my Orakei Rd run. I felf half asleep. Almost as if I could have sat down on the footpath and fallen asleep. It was strange. My legs were heavy. I paced myself, though. After such a long time off from running, it is best just to get some time out on the road, and not worry about speed at this stage. With that in mind, my time of 47 mins 5 seconds was not bad.