Notes
Fourth Run in Stoupa on Tues 15th May 2012-05-11
A tough run but a pleasurable one. I run 7.25 miles up towards Hordaki Old Village of Stoupa, then followed a short up-hill course to Neochori heading towards Agios Dimitrios village with Agios Nikolaos to follow and back in beautiful Stoupa always from the coast line.
The course is beautiful with breath taking views. Four weeks from now the Community of Stoupa will hold the annual 10 k run from Stoupa to Agios Nikolaos and back. One Day and not too far in the future (maybe 2013)? Who knows I will race this course and I know when ready it will be my best 10 k of all times. After all this is not just my homeland but also my birth place whereas I got the light where I run on the hot sand bare footing. If God takes me there I will do the honours. Hopefully Frankie will run with me too? Let’s say maybe June 25th 2013!!
Back to today’s run..........
Legs felt fine and neck had no problems whatsoever. After a Good Night’s sleep I felt alive. Body coped well on the hills. It is not one of the easiest routes due to roads being busy with fast going cars etc. It was hot but the wind helped along with the sea breeze. The positive thing is that I felt better with time. Over the last two weeks I am finding out that I am finding balance on a 5 to 8 mile course, I am able to go into a zone no matter the effort and maintain good strong pace for my current standards. It gets better with time and body feels healthier in terms of CS and foot fracture almost feels an issue from the far past.
I am not, however, under-estimating the ground level and am careful with my steps and mindfully aware of how feet placed on the ground. The memories of the fracture will take longer to heal than just the physical side of things.
I am grateful for what I can do and how far I can go. Hopefully soon I will be able to put things together and start with a meaningful plan for the future. Another Boston M and Athens M will are still in my agenda.