Day 11

Pushing self, not beyond the physical because TBH this is hard in the moment but not THAT hard and not that far. Pushing self beyond the doubt, the excuses and the laziness fallback of 'later' or 'time for a rest day' when neither option is good or appropriate yet.

Early morning cold is good for me I think.

My best time yet and only 2 walking sections, the very steep part of St Andrews (maybe 20/30 metres) and the first five or six houses on St Leonards (a short walking to regulate breathing) before the final stretch.

I did try breathing in through my nose and out through my mouth on the final stretch and it was a welcome distraction to the pumping legs and seemed to help mentally. Probably because I can't breath that way naturally and it requires effort and concentration, especially when out of breath.

Distance: 1.61 km
Time: 9:44
Average Speed: 9.9 kph

Soundtrack: Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart, Underworld - Pearl's Girl