New objective : Almería half marathon

[Antonio247]

6th December 2008

After a few days without being able to go for a run, not because of an injury fortunately, I went this morning at 8:30.

Today it is a public holiday in the whole country, it is the 30th anniversary of the Spanish constitution since this constitution was approved in a referendum 30 years ago. It meant a great step in trying to reach a consensus among different political parties and create a common frame so that this country could follow a democratic path with a constitution that could remain for a long time. Although some changes will have to be done, it has lasted longer than others in our history.

I started at the Almadrabillas splanade and reached the sea promenade. Then, I decided to follow El Gordo´s advice to avoid an injury and went along the beach as far as the end of the sea front. It is a bit harder because the sand is not hard enough but the muscles suffer less. I came back along the beach but I took the promenade for the last kilometre. I could feel the smell of “churros” from a distant kiosk in the Zapillo neighbourhood.

In all, I did about 5 km in around 40 minutes although I´m not sure since I didn´t take my watch. It was a beautiful sunny day. Although the temperature was only 11º Celsius, it was nice.