Unlike the North the weather was sunny in Cambridge today and not excessively cold. I didn’t get out until the afternoon when it had started to cloud over but running conditions were still very good. As a result I was more motivated to run further and did 9.8 miles in all. That took me 1 hour 36 minutes 50 seconds including four stops to take pics.
Unusually I was not accosted by seductive water nymphs, and the lonely river side path bathed in sunlight gave me the perfect opportunity to try out a new running strategy which undoubtedly will catch on like wildfire. I ran backwards for 10 to 30 metres at a time interspersed with what I now call old fashioned, conventional running. I felt quite comfortable with this new style and only experienced a mild sense that possibly I might bash into someone, despite knowing there was no-one in sight. I now urge everyone to give it a go. You’ll find yourself running as a toe striker and have a good view of where you’ve run from.
The success of this revolutionary running technique spurred me on to try another unconventional method. I turned around 360 degrees as I ran. Exhilarating or what? I did this several times and it went well. I almost felt I could fly! Pushing it a bit further, I did two 360 degree turns in succession, made myself dizzy and nearly fell into the river. Back to the drawing board on that one.
I saw 7 runners while I was out, plus a gaggle of 25 walkers, kitted out, unbelievably, for walking. Why would they be walking when they could be running? Funny people.
A new form of spinning very clever!
My run/spin innovation is for others to develop. When it goes global, they can reap the benefit. I’m going to focus on running backwards. It’s the future!
Going back is the new going forwards, love it
Ha! I contemplated a backward run up the hill this evening. I then remembered the time my sister broke both her wrists when she tripped during a backwards running relay at school! I stuck to the boring, conventional method.
I still suggest you try it but don’t go too fast. Up hill sounds good and much better on grass. You’ll soon get your confidence and if it all goes pear shaped, you can test out the waiting times at your A&E.