The Long Run Back to Fitness

Sunday 22 October 2017 . It's just a week before the clocks go back, so I need to make the best of the longer days before then. I did a few chores before going out for a walk at 3.20 pm. The weather forecast gave a dry day, but it was drizzling when I set off. However, it soon dried up. The horse was being stubborn again, so I left his apple just inside his gate. It was gone on my way home. As usual I had my camcorder and two carrier bags. One was for collecting litter the other for my camcorder, in case it rained. Overnight, we eventually got some strong winds from Storm Brian and I knew there would be branches and broken pieces of wood strewn over the paths. I spent more time clearing the broken wood than I did collecting litter. There were leaves everywhere on the ground. The long flat path towards the entrance footbridge in autumn.   I worked my way around The Glen using my usual routine. First I walked to the waterfall, then back and across the footbrid...

Sunday 15 October 2017 . After just completing such a great week let's see what this week has in store. I was in two minds whether or not to go for a run tonight, but because we are predicted to be hit by Storm Ophelia at midday tomorrow, I decided I would have to run tonight as tomorrow now looks like a no go. Before getting ready I cooked a minced steak pie, some spuds and cabbage for later. I didn't have all the ingredients so I had to go to the shop first - it'll save me a journey later. After doing a few more chores I had a shower, stretched and headed out at 5.20 pm. As I walked towards The Glen, I stopped to give the horse his apple. He was a bit stubborn today, but eventually he came to me. Looking at the mud on his coat, he must have been rolling around on the ground. As I walked on I could hear him charging across the field behind me and then saw him run at full speed up onto the embankment. I've never seen him so excited before. I started jogging ...

Sunday 8 October 2017 . It was a lazy day, but I did a few little jobs about the house. If you have read last week's post, you'll probably sense I'm that that happy about what I achieved. I only ran 19.5 miles and walked 6 miles. It was the 26th week in my "Long Run Back to Fitness" and it was a real step down from the two weeks before. However, I never make a plan or draw up a time-table for what I am going to do - I just listen to my body and do as much as it allows me each day. After I completed the chores around the house I had a shower. I didn't need to cook as my youngest brother was catering for his football team last night and so much hot food came my way. I was cursing him two hours later as I was still potting it all up and washing the huge containers it came in. I set off just after 5.30 pm for my run. I had nothing in mind apart from doing at least 5 km and getting the week off to a good start. As I approached the field, the horse lifted hi...