September 2014

[Charliecat5]

Now, I am not one for moaning… but… I have a few things to get off my chest:

Nettles: I went for a 5 mile run last night on a route I haven’t done for a while, and there was about a half mile section where the footpath was absolutely covered in nettles. Now you have to understand that this wasn't just one or two nettles intent only on gently stroking your legs and teasing you with some little friendly stings... these were full on, evil, vindictive monster nettles.

Obviously being the crazy fool I am, I ran full speed through the lot (not that I had much option – other than to retrace my steps). My legs have been in agony since. However, you could say they got their just deserts after their appalling behaviour earlier in the week.

Blisters: I got another soddin’ blister last night, this time on the soft underbelly of my foot. I am really beginning to think that my running shoes are at fault – which probably means a trip to the running shop again for new ones. This is really annoying given I have only had my Nikes for a few months.

Horses (grip one): It is heading towards that time of year again, when the ground gets soft and the many stables in this area start riding their horses down the footpaths and bridleways, completely destroying them in the process. Last year several paths became impassable either on foot or bike. Very, very, very selfish in my humble opinion.

Horses (grip two): Poo! I get fed up with bloody horse poo everywhere. Dog owners have to pick it up; it would be frowned upon if I did my business on a public footpath, so why do horsy people think they can get away with it. Bag it up and put it on your roses.

In other news, although tired and not really feeling like it, and apart from the grips above, I had a good run last night – 5 miles in 45 minutes, uphill and down. In stretching news, I am still obeying Messer’s Jim and Phil Wharton and doing my stretches each evening. I have no idea if they are doing me any good but I’ll keep at it.

And lastly, this weekend I am planning my longest run yet… wish me luck.

Onwards and upwards...