I had a good run this morning. And its a Wednesday. Wednesdays runs are usually less easy than say Monday or Tuesday runs, even though monday and tuesday runs are like x3 longer. I’m fresher on those days and by today and tomorrow I’m in ‘stamina’ mode which is my alternative modes but they are a little tougher to be in. Anyway, today was strangely different and I attribute it to doing a bit of my assignment this morning at 06:00 instead of lying in – Wednesdays I lie in and take it easy and perhaps here lies the problem – I’m over-rested and it takes me a while to get into ‘stamina mode’ (incidentally stamina mode is a mode on my Android phone that conserves battery) and so I’m just not that great, body and mind wise. This is weird because I’d ve thought that more rest = better performance but I think too much is just counter productive for the reasons I’ve just mentioned.

Also it was a beautiful day, but I’d like to think that's not a reason why physically I ran well and enjoyed it, but it is a good reason. I’d like to think that I can have this new Wednesday feeling irrespective of the weather. That being said, there is a lot to be said of how ones emotional and psychological condition can influence your physical performance so this is very possible.

I think I run better in the heat. It was quite sunny and I decided to wear a vest while running which I dont usually do, but It was hot enough and it was a welcome change. And perhaps that could have been it too – change is wonderful think for influencing ones motivation. I sued to think otherwise, that change was to be avoided. Wear the same shoes, run the same route, eat the same food, do the same routine etc. but the more I deviate the more I change and the more I enjoy the positives of change.

So with all the blibber-blabber I’ve been laying out, my conclusion is that Wednesdays good run was due to not lying in, doing a different and productive activity in that time, changing my running attire and at the same time having a lovely sunny day.

Oh and I got a PR:

And having thought that though that way, I feel much better. Thank you internet.