Still Here

Fund Raising
Progress so far - more than £27 per mile.

Thanks to all of you who have donated to The Prostate Cancer Charity.

And to those who have not yet - there is still time - hint-hint.


Still Running
After the race my running training has continued - but with no clear focus it is at risk of being desultory. And other activities have had the priority on time.

But even so - more than 125 training miles covered since 6th March. A mix of long slow runs - up to 10 miles - and shorter faster ones - around 4 to 6 - and something new.

Hill Climbs
In the dry weather - so the paths are not muddy - and with limited time available, I have been trying cross-country hill runs. The ground is softer which is good for the knees and the hills are steeper which is good for the lungs and heart.

The steepest parts have to be walked - not just up but down. Like driving in mountains in an old car - the Swiss recommendation of going downhill in the same gear as going up.

Or else brake fade in the legs!  Wheeeee!

The reward at the top is an extensive flat grassland on which to run and the singing of the skylarks.

So - about time for a review and another plan. And admire the Spring flowers.

English Bluebells

"The great thing about not planning is that failure comes as a compete surprise” - attributed to Sir Digby Jones (now Lord Jones of Birmingham)