pitch black, no street lights, thick fog... time for a run

Pitch black, no street lights, thick fog... time for a run... with my reputation... you must be correct!!!

16 weeks started yesterday

So I didn't feel like it - but an average 3 miles was run.... now need to start up the longer runs :o)

Merry Christmas

and seeing if I can fit a quick 10k into christmas day afternoon :)

Easy gym workouts - OUCH!

So being on holiday - getting up 6/ 6:30 to go to the gym.

Not sure this is working but I struggled to pick my towel up my arms ache sooooooo much. So can confirm that I have zero core strength and am struggling to maintain that level!  oops!

So this week has been 4 in the snow, Monday 5 on the treadie, Tuesday swim with Helena and then today 3 back on the treadie....

It's all in the mind....

Listening to a pod of how it's all in your mind..... you just have to displace the pain as it is only your brain playing tricks on you...!

Soooo tired this evening, all the family saying don't run take it easy.... freezing cold, pitch black, head touch on, 5 short hill repeats around 2 mins/mile up on pace .... feels great!

To the gym in the morning for 6:30 for some of those kettle bell killer squats ..... I feel like my training has just begun....  :o)

Simply brilliant!

What could be better .... after great Sunday lunch in the local pub with all the family to celebrate E's birthday (fine restraint on my part with the goats cheese salad for main - don't mention the mint choc chip desert!!!)...
Good 4 miles on the back lanes.... met up with everyone on a walk... then sprints with H (she is super quick these days ...!)  and then a gentle mile to cool day....
Christmas trees are up, family together... only way to sum it up.... SIMPLY BRILLIANT!!!! ;o)

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