There are ducklings at the botanic gardens right now. Two families of the cutest wee fluffy duckies you ever saw.
Today I went for another run. I was determined to run a little longer, so my route was: up Hobson St, round the lawn by the blind gardens, then down to Thorndon Quay with a nice long stretch to home. I started out slowly, because I was getting a bit of chest pain before I even started; seems like my asthma had a head start on me.
So, I walked a little more up Hobson that I normally do, and took a stretching and Ventolin break at the blind gardens. After enjoying taking some entire lungfuls of air, I jogged right around the lawns and then up the path to the pedestrian access to Thorndon Quay. I walked down half of that and then started jogging again and kept it up until I reached Resene. After Resene I walked to Wellington Beds and then jogged until I just had to stop and walk again.
I was so out of breath when I got home, Lee asked if I was alright. I can't really tell if I'm getting much better. I certainly ran a lot more than I was able to last Sunday, but since Thursday? Well, the wind's been bad both days and I've taken about the same amount of time (15-20 mins, not long) on each outing. I'lljust have to keep it up and hope I can improve measurably!
My legs are now slowly seizing up. I am working on my course work, but there's quite a lot to do. I may have to ask for an extension.
Posted by jenni at September 24, 2006 02:02 PM