Back in my running shoes today. Four weeks of no workouts what so ever, except for the carrying of heavy things when renovating the apartment.

I went to Järvafältet and did my 8 km favourite track there. First 4 km went pretty ok, slow but nice, keeping heart rate down going for distance and time rather than intensity, but then I had to stop and stretch my hip that became a bit painful. Had I been smart I would have choosen to start out with a 3-4 km run, not a 8 km, but I managed to get back by alternating jogging and walking.

I do feel that my condition is not that bad but my legs are quite uncustomed to the business of running again. But if I remember correctly from my last pause it takes a couple of weeks to get back well and proper and then everything will be fine again.

It was dark so I ran with a flash light in my hand, I had forgotten my cool cap.

And Lauren – I am sorry, I have forgotten to send your cap to you. Will do when we have unpacked everything that was stowed away for the renovation.