Posh nosh.

After circuits class I treated myself to some of the best fish and chips just a child's portion.

Iced skinny latte!

Haven't posted for ages and feel very bad. Not just from not posting but with a knee injury. Will let you know more soon. But I am going to enjoy my treat.

I have flies!

Foggy morning at Draycote. Decided to make this my first 'proper' long run so I set off to do 8 miles in 1hr20 10min mile pace. Walking 1 mile warm up and cool down so 10 mile total.
Buzzing run, but the flies are evil. I have eaten 3 (I wonder how many WW points that is?) And choked on them and got them in my eyes - YUCK!

How much smaller!

Found my old running top in a bag just compared it to my current kit. Just how much have I lost?!
Think it is time to up my training to the next level and make my long run 2 true long run and aim for at least an hour on the hoof. So tomorrow may go for 8miles.
I have found a May 5 mile race that I'm tempted to try as it will be a test and a good short term goal before the big one! Only worry is this race is a cheapish price compared to main race but looks very serious and I am not sure I am a serious runner. I have printed off the entry form just need that final push.

Running in the morning.

No cars, no traffic. Bliss. Sets you up for the day.

Wish I had run.

Went on an old steam railway, but due to return times we walked the 3.5miles (not sure - felt more took longer as well)
Was a fantastic route - wished I could have run it or maybe a little more although I did enjoy the walk would have been a lush run. One to remember for the future.

Joggers nipple. Ouch!

Thursday first day of my holiday, did a few bits at work then shopping in Aldi! For running kit. Feel I got a bargain - jacket, 2 tops, 2 pairs of shorts and 3 pairs of socks for less than £40. Looks good stuff not Nike, Ronhill or Brookes but still.

Off for a family visit to relatives, took along my running kit - as I have been feeling guilty as I haven't done much exercise this week.

So this morning up early and ran. It is lovely flat roads one gentle hill. Did 5.8 miles in 42mins. Got back to find blood all over my shirt - arrh. Joggers nipple. Must in vest in some lube.

After my run today I'm tempted to enter a 5 mile road race to get a chip time and to fully prepare for my big race.

5 mile run and Cardio Tennis!!!

Wasn't prepared to miss out on the free Cardio Tennis on offer or miss my 'long' run (Well 5 miles).

So I set the Alarm early and went out at 6:55 - visited the garage for water and some fizzy sugar gums. Arrived early (7:15 - 7:20 ish) After a little messing around with getting the right music. I set out on my run.

The sorting out my MP3 player allowed another early morning runner to get out ahead of me, because of this I went the alternative route around the resevoir to follow the man who left before me - I sound like a stalker!!! When I set off he was nearly 1/2 of a mile ahead of me. I decided to use him to pace myself, and thankfully I did as at 2-3 miles I was so tempted to stop and walk.

By the start of mile 4 I was closer to hime so I decided to try and run him down. I failed but after the 5 miles he beat me by 5 seconds... I was very pleased as based on chatting to him after and his look I realise he was a serious runner. We had a chat on the way back to the car - He told me his resevoir time 39 minutes I thought I did 34 mins but wasn't convinced that my watch was correct! But I guess it was.

Then rushed back to shower and change into Tennis gear - My new Babolat tennis top - in red and I am not worried as I no longer stick out so badly (Or maybe I don't mind) It was a half hour taster session of Cardio Tennis. Really enjoyed it 350kcal - or 3.5 WW bonus points but that is a bonus it was just great fun. What a shame I haven't got another class until the end of April. I will have to go to a local gym to do a circuits class.

You missed out partner.

Thought I would have a running partner this morning but no luck she was unwell so couldn't join me in my run. So I went out with my MP3 player instead.
Should have been a slow run but no. It was a fresh spring morning with a nip in the air. Bliss to run in, so I went faster and further than I planned! I LOVED IT. Just hope it doesn't effect my long run tomorrow.
I will let you know.

Rowing.

Sad? Possibly but I do like to see those metres build up.

WI result and Rowing.

HURRAH...

After 2 weeks STS (Stay the Same) I lost... 3 lbs. It averages 1lb a week so what WW tell you to expect. I am delighted as I have been quite good and been exercising like mad. Ate 4 WW Dark Chocolate Toffee bars in the meeting and then 1 in the car on the way home! 8 points! Naughty I know but I was starving following my never eat after 1pm on WI day rule.

Done my normal exercise on Monday - my tennis lesson - I am getting better even at my serve! Although I am much better at returning and thank goodness I have a good level of fitness and can move to the ball well.

Tonight, I hit the rowing machine 45mins... I did the 10km in the time actually 41min 49 secs got a bonus 700m odd for the rest of the time.

Looking forward to Cardio Tennis tomorrow - will definately be a good de-stressing session.