Mon, 12 June- Board walk. 11km+-

Decided last night that i would get todays run over with early. Especially as K corrupted me into skipping yesterdays run AND eating a fredo and some smarties!
Dropped my girls off at Ma & Pa's who told me i was crazy for heading out in such rain.
Left from home and did a couple of mins jog before starting the watch at my usual starting point. Rainy and very cold. I wore shorts and T with rain jacket on. I felt that i started at a good pace. Slightly faster than i normally would on a long run because i have tmw off and didn't see the prob in doing so.
After 10 mins or so i noticed my shin area was a little sore. It came and went until around 20mins into run. ANyway, ran for 30mins then turned for home on the boardwalk. (it took me 17.30mins to get to start of boardwalk). When i got to the end of boardwalk i noticed that i ran it 20secs faster. Cool baby. Kept on at the slightly faster pace. Headed up the hill that is approx 1km or so. Very slight incline. Enough to increase my HR a few beats. Rain had stopped by this stage and i arrived at my finish point in 59.52mins. Yay, i was faster on the way back even with running up hill.
Enjoyed today as my long runs are my fav. But not the soggy shoes!
Max 165- 86%, Av 157- 82%.
After i got home and did a couple of stretches i did 2 x 50 crunches, 2 x 15 push ups, and 25 diagonal crunches.
Oh, and i ate a banana as soon as i got in the door from run.

Then was taken out for lunch with someone that i now see as being a very good friend for quite a long time. Was nice.

Update with the b'day cake.... Kids loved it! But there was no way that i was letting them eat all that icing! It quickly was removed before they got to dive into it. Thanks K & A for making 4's b'day extra special!