The first signs of spring (nearly)

The first sunlight of the year looked likely today but decided to hide away before I got out for a run. So once again, it  was freezing.

1k on the green lanes,

1k on the roads through Totternhoe,

1k of woodland running parallel to Tring Road (see below)

top of the downs after hillclimb

After the woodland I crossed to the Downs and proceeded with the hills session. Very steep and slippy again. The sky looked like polished marble, grey and white from horizon to horizon. Looking back down the hills I'd just beasted gave a sense of satisfaction. The short break of sublght that came through the clouds afterwards was even better.

A fast run back to civilisation followed. Good pace at 7 minute miles down the hills back home.

Total distance was four and a half miles, total climb 440ft.

A good weekend, no major distance covered but god runs all the same. Lots of hill work and uneven surface so leg strength and stability is improving, but if I do decide to do the mkhalf in six weeks I need to start thinking about doing some distance.