by Julie

Seven days of running: Day 5

Another day working from home, and after a good start in the morning, by 4.30 pm my motivation for work was low, and for running was high, so I legged it out the door before it got dark. It was cold but dry and clear with a beautiful half moon that kept me company all the way round. Good start to the weekend. I messed up the watch after a mile so two runs make the whole.
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by Julie

Seven days of running: Day 4

I eased back into the working year by working from home today - delaying the commute till Monday. I started at 8 am and finished at 4.30 pm so I could get my run in before it got too dark. I always like being out at twilight: there is something special about it, the blue of the sky as it gets darker and darker, the daylight slipping away. It’s a tangible measure of time passing. After a day at the desk, it was good to get out and move.
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by Julie

Seven days of running: Day 3

We woke up in Dublin to a lovely bright sunny morning for the first day of 2020. By the time I got out the door it was less sunny, but overall it was a very nice start to the new running year. I was running quite fast for me, not sure why. Probably all the carbs and wine I’ve been having over the Christmas. Reality is about to hit me in the face big time.
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