The Fitness at the End of the Tunnel

It's been a very busy and fun week, one book-ended with two races in Central Park. My stepdad ran my old favourite Scotland Run last Sunday and my mum pairs with Chelle to run the More Half tomorrow.

This morning was the second time this year I've run round the Bronx Botanical Gardens, (before slowing down to enjoy it properly with Matt and Kyla.) Now that we're members I'm hoping to make this a regular habit this year. Its short, sharp hills are a contrast to my usual routes, as are its dirt trail, car fume-free, and green, colourful setting.

Overall, I remain satisfied with my slow return to running. On Monday I broke the one hour barrier for the first time in forever, which felt like a real workout. I can see a speck of fitness up ahead now. There's a long hard slog in the tunnel still to go, but it's up there.