Hairy Hills

The thing about running more often is that you need to wash your hair more often.  My hair is starting to look and feel like a brillo pad (but without the pink bits of soap).  Not a good look.  Luckily it was cold again this morning so I could just pull on a hat and face the world!
The training has been going well so far this week.  I quite enjoyed Tuesday's slow-fast-slow session, probably because I was annoyed about something so the run helped me work it out of my system!  Last night with the club, I ran a route I haven't done for a long while as a 4 mile route, so a nice change.  It was today's session I wasn't looking forward to.
In order to do the hills part, some idiot (yes, it was me!) suggested we tackle Scotch Hills.  Now the name should indicate that this road isn't exactly flat.  I feel seasick driving along it.  


We did a 30 minute out and back session along here, which was very challenging.  By the last big hill I didn't think I'd make it up to the top without stopping.  That's when you need your 'marathon determination'.  I say to myself (talking to yourself is perfectly normal!) that if I can't manage this, how do I think I'll manage 26.2miles on the day.  That usually works.  If not, promising myself a cake when I've finished also helps.
After the hills we did a 10 minute easy run back to Karen's house, and felt very proud of ourselves.  I'm sure I remember us talking about doing more hills and hilly runs.......
We'll see!