Confessions of an EX Couch Potato

Hi Readers,

As we say goodbye to 2015 and hello to 2016, I wanted to look back and reflect over the past year.  Also will let you know how this weeks training has been going, and my first appearance in Women's Running Magazine.

Raspberry Puddles...

Christmas time, mistletoe and wine....

OOOPS Hello!! Such a special time, with family and friends, lights glowing, alcohol flowing, singing, dancing... Or not if you are training for a marathon!

Thursday - Short run - 10m walk, 20m run, 10m walk.
Not a great deal to say on this, I completed it but found it tough, I guess Christmas festivities really do take a toll on your running.  After the run, a bath and a bit of house work, I went out shopping for a few last minute bits.  I didn't go out or drink as I had Panshanger Park Run Xmas morning.

BMC Week 3.. Is it any better than last?

In a word no!...

Monday - Rest Day, which was very handy after a very heavy night with the family on Sunday!  Didn't manage to move out of bed all day ...

Tuesday - 15m Brisk Walk, 5 x 4 Minutes steady effort run, 1 min recovery and 15 min Brisk walk... I HATE intervals, menstrual cycles, A certain dog and cyclist, wind, rain, and admitting I'm wrong and Richard/everyone is right, drinking copious amounts of alcohol just doesn't work when you are training even if it is 2 days later!

What a Difference a Day Makes...

..... 24 little hours....

So Friday night I managed to organise a big family meal for this Sunday.  With 2 of my 5 sisters and my only brother, also their partners and my nephews including 2 young babies!!!  I have never hosted a family meal, in fact to get more than 2 sets in a room at one time is especially rare as we all live so far apart.  So that's 6 Adults, 2 teens and 2 babies, all for dinner.... Well excitement can only last so long.