Week 7 - Runs = 1 - Total = 6.51 (Miles)

Did not do my "big" Saturday run this week as I was in London visiting friends. So ran on a Thursday. It was so dark that I could not at times see where I was running and it included some running on pavement too.. Yuk!

Week 6 - Runs = 1 - Total = 13.53 (Miles)

Started a new job this week so only one Saturday run. Ran the same half marathon hilly route for the third consecrative week!. Did not feel good felt as though I was dragging my body along.... old age?

No improvement in times!

I was on top of a very high hill to be greeted by thunder, lightening & hail! Thank God it was only for a few minutes.

A nice 10 minute soak in ice cold water to heal muscle soreness. I do this after every long run and I very rarely suffer sore muscles after the run. Try it!

Oh by the way today was my birthday! Not bad for a 50+ year old eh?

Week 5 - Runs = 1 - Total = 13.52 (Miles)

Only one run this week due to injury (see Week 4 post).
I ran the same half marathon route again. Its funny how the times compare!

Week 4 - Runs = 2 - Total = 19.37 Miles

I ran a long one on Saturday... 13.4 miles over the hills. It was very misty I could not see beyond 10 meters!

I picked up a strange injury... blood under my toenail. As it was getting worse I saw a doctor on Monday who told me that the toe was under trauma due to the long run!!!! New one for me! I am now on antibiotics.
Also ran the usual 5.5 mile run on wednesday with the running club.

After my 13.5 mile run. Knackered!

Week 3 - Runs = 2 - Total = 15.42 Miles

Usual running club run on Wednesday (Hill session) and then a BIG one on Saturday. I ran for 2 hours totaling exactly 11 miles.