Schedules? Pphh.

I was out three times last week. 

Out drinking? Nope. Not touched the stuff at all since last weekend. Last weekend I was in Edinburgh with my brother and his other half, one thing led to another and we drank rum cocktails until 1am followed by a session of FarCry 3.

This post 5k drinking session was somehow forgotten by the time I wrote my last blog. But I managed to keep off it this week and ran 3 5k as fast as I was I could..not record breaking times but I felt better the more I ran.. I need to remember this feeling next time I 'forget' to run for a week or so. The longer you leave it, the harder that first one will be!

Today I went on a 'long' run, around Hyde Park, 8k and it was awesome. I think doing difficult short runs during the week, where you push yourself and get home knackered and out of breath makes the long weekend run something of an indulgence.

I mean you struggle around the same old route trying to beat your last time, sucking in freezing air and trying to force negative thoughts out of your head before they take root and force your legs to stop. Then, on sunday, you pick a route past some decent sights, and run at a very relaxed pace - perfect sunday!

Signed up for the BUPA Great North Run this September - first half marathon ever... proper training will begin soon!