June 23rd Argeles

Well I did it - to the Port and back no stops and not really all that tired. It is definitely 5 miles not the 6 though as I had hoped. Really chuffed. Took this morning off and lay in bed for a lie in! Feel v fit. Found my long distance pace after loads of years away!! Yeah!!!
Let this be an ecouragment to others - persistence and perseverance in little bits pays off. Whissendine 6 here I come!

I REALLY should do a spellcheck before I publish the posts...!

June 21st - Argeles

The past couple of days have been really successful regarding running. I have been doing a route that I haven't doen for donkeys years - approx 3 miles. That has been fine then yesterday I bought a new pair of running shorts that were not as long so i am a lot cooler here when I run now. That has made a big difference as well as the fact that the mornings have been a lot cooler because of the tramontane winds. Then yesterday I felt a lot easier at the end of the run - almost as though I could have kept going for longer so today I added another mile onto it and was 'dead chuffed' because it involved running along the sand for a while which I managed without any trouble - my legs didn't cave in - big surprise! The last time I ran on sand was such a long time ago and I collapsed after about 10 metres!! So my muscles must be a lot stronger. Anyway I am going to try the 10k tomorrow or the next day - see how far I get to the port and back...watch this space!!

Also, foodwise is going well - running off so many calories I think I'm in negative equity!!

June 18th Argeles France

Things going really well here - i have a new running route - or should I say an old one as it is one I used to do about 10 years ago! Can't be bad. Mind you I took a break today as yesterday I got up a bit late and it was very hot on one stretch so I walked for a bit. Anyway - not a problem - back to normal tomorrow - I will get up a bit earlier and go when it is slightly cooler.
Before we came away I was down to 11:10 so I am hoping to get down to at least 11:7 for when I get home. Food is horrifically expensive this year so I am cooking a bit more - we have a freezer in the mobiole which is a huge boon -as is the air con! Must be getting old or something!!

Anyway - will post one more before going home.

June 6th

After a self congratulation week in which I put on 2 pounds - this week has been much better - comes form not having cooked breakfasts in Sunderland while I was there this week. Today's weight is the better side of 11:10 so I may just about make it to 11:7 before the holiday next week. Having problems with my trousers as they hang off me now - what a great feeling that is! Not going to get fed up if I don't hit the 11:7 next week it is a big ask! Also we will be trvelling next week - down to Argeles for our annual pilgrimage!! Can't wait!

Very pleased also that we have been here this week as the roses are fantastic in the garden - I have uploaded a picture here. Last year we missed them because we were already in France.