That bloody running machine!

I was aching this morning. After completing 3 trips to the gym last week and playing street hockey on Saturday my body was feeling a little worn when I woke up.

None the less I forced myself up (with the help of my partner), had some cereal, a shower and then managed to get myself to the gym.

I started off very sluggish and stretched slowly. Then came the time to run my 4 miles.

I thought.... I'll go slow and aim for 4 miles in 30 minutes, no records today. Then when I started the run I actually felt pretty good. So after my first slow mile I sped up and managed my first 2 in 14 minutes dead! I was on for a record 28 minutes.

As I carried on to the third mile it looked like I was going to make it slightly sub 28 minutes and was excited. So went faster. Then the problem hit with 1/4 of a mile to go..... the bloody running machine just slowed to a stop. I tried to quickly restart but with no luck. I was annoyed enough to shout at it and worry some of the other gym goers!

Now I know what I am capable of I will just have to keep trying.