Not exactly a long run today, not a short one either, more medium sized and a chance to see how the Nike Frees feel when I go a little further than usual in them.
All went well, a little stiffness in the calf at 3 miles, a massage and stretch then all was fine for the rest of the run. The socks I had on started to rub a bit towards the end but that's easily fixed. The achilles stayed quiet. A warm day and I was dripping by the end of the second mile but I was well hydrated. I used some fruitjuice, salt and water mixture as I didn't have any sports drink and it worked every bit as good. My heart rate was a bit higher than I wanted it to be but I think the heat has an effect.
I felt like I could have gone further and after the first 10 minutes, which were a bit horrid with the breathing, I enjoyed the run.

7.75 miles
1 hour 33.10 minutes
Average HR 149
Peak HR 165
Average pace 12.00


Yesterday evening I went to a Pilates class. Its the second one I have been to, the first one was at a different place and the idea is to chose which one seemed best and stick with that. The trouble is I have really enjoyed both of them and don't want to have to chose. The teacher at last night's one is training to be a sports masseur so that will be useful. Both teatchers were attentive and careful that I didn't do anything to injure my back and were very beginner friendly. I am looking forward to the next one on Saturday.