Football - I never knew I could ache that much

As I was in the office down south all week I normally dont get to do any running. One of the guys asked if I would be interested in a game of football with him and some guys that he plays with on Astro Turf.

I said I would be up for it so played at 12:30 and it was 7-a-side. I could not believe how unfit I felt. I did about 10 minutes and was absolutely knackered. Huffing and puffing I opted for a stint in goal and then skinned my knee on the Astro turf (lethal stuff).

I then took it easier for the rest of the game and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I was aching afterwards and for the next two days after.

Totally different to running which is constant pace.

Hope to do that every time I am down at the office.

Quick run to get back to it

Ran a very short one today to get me back into it as I have not done anything since a week last Friday.

My son had his football presentation day today (AC Hoylake) and he wanted to show his medals to his Grandpa so I asked my wife to drop me at our house so I could run round and they would drive round.

I went to get my running kit on but realised that I had left my running shoes in the car and so had to use my tennis style shoes as well.

Anyway I took the usual start to my run along Park road and down Bennett's lane onto the prom. I then ran along the prom, down Sandhey Road and through the park to Birkenhead road.
Then down Carlton lane and through the back way to Sandringham Avenue to my in-laws.

Run Details:

Start Time: 15:15
Distance: 2.84km
Duration: 14:14 minutes
Avg Speed: 11.972

Pedometer details

Ok now that I have worked out the Avg speed using John's spreadsheet it seems a little high to me. John/Mike is this right? If so then maybe I am suited to shorter distances!!! (Not good for the future runs with John!!).

Anyway this seems to be promising. Lets see how I get on this week.