So it felt good to put in a solid effort all of the way to the top (where I managed to just about reel in some unrelated runner and assert my masculinity!). This was especially sweet as all week I've suffered with a sore knee and haven't felt up to running once - even walking down the stairs was painful enough - and couldn't help but entertain doubts as to whether I'd be able to perform this weekend. The weirdest thing though is that running itself turns out not to be painful; just anything slower. So I guess that I'll just have to keep trotting along until I feel better. Our bodies sure are full of surprises. Just when you think that you've got them cracked they throw you another curve-ball.
Distance: 7.8 miles
Time: 1h 7m 52s
I like racing cyclists up there when running.. If they are not strong, or dont have right gears, you can kick their asses... Once, a cyclist went past me at the bottom, but I figured I could catch him as he quickly slowed, and sure enough as I was about to pass he jumped off altogether ! And the cherry on the cake.. it was Malcolm ! His excuse.. his fixie wasnt up to the gradient... hmmmm
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Ha-ha! Like it Neil! I've done just the same running up Fitzroy Park in Highgate and it's hugely satisfying. However to pull such a stunt on Malcolm - that's priceless.
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