Two Loops

Went for two 6.6 km loops yesterday as part of my training to increase mileage. The first loop went okay, taking me 41 minutes, but the second loop was a killer. By the time I went up Nassim Road, my legs felt like lead and I could only manage baby steps rather than large strides. Movement through the Botanical Gardens and up Minden Road slowed to a crawl. I finished the second loop in 47 minutes. After the run, I could my calves and gluteus maximus tightening up like crazy and belated attempts to stretch out the fibres were in vain. I definitely need to work on my flexibility.