A.M. Easy paced hilly trail run, I was a bit dubious starting off half expecting that I was going to feel as bad as yesterday. Instead I felt good and relaxed and to my relief really enjoyed the workout, progressively getting faster. The warm temps are continuing well into next week and it is a pleasure to run in the woods. Lots of plump tasty looking rabbits about, pity this is a vegetarian household. Total 17,5k in 1:21:21, av pace 4:39/k, 7:29/mi.
P.M. Short evening run in the woods for 8,1k in 37:21. av pace 4:37/k, 7:25/mi.
At the edge of these particular woods is a 'Kneipp Anlage' which are popular here, especially in Spa resorts. This a small paddling basin, the water comes up through a borehole from deep underground and is extremely cold. The water is calf deep and is great after a run. I paddled round the basin once last night, got out and then went back in for another round. I lasted half way before I leapt out much to the amusement of the 3 ladies watching, it was so painfully cold. There is also a smaller waist height basin, in this one you dip your elbows into the water. This I could do and still maintain my dignity. | 