November

[Sweder]

I took a day off on Monday. Consecutive 'quick' runs on hardtop surfaces had resurrected some 'discomfort' in my right knee. It's not serious (I hope) but I thought it prudent to rest up. Unfortunately resting up involved a round of golf in stunning Ashdown Forest (home to, amongst others, Pooh, Piglet and my old mate Eeyore). I say unfortunately because a) I ended up walking well over four quite hilly miles (not exactly a rest) and b) as is cutomary I ended up in a pub with SP and Captain Tom sinking a few sociable pints of the Black Stuff.

Consequently my outing this morning in the cold early light was a tad wobbly. My knee still grumbled, residual post-10K lactic acid conspiring with a surprisingly strong nor'westerly to slow me down. I was happy to get the eight kilometres tucked away before a busy day in London attending part two of five of a detailed Sustainability course. Badminton tonight and the knee held up well, although my right foot feels as if SP's been standing on it all day. I suspect this may be the result of running on hard pavement/ paths at the weekend, or possibly new and slightly narrow badminton shoes.

Looking back over past Brighton 10K result sheets it turns out I may have bagged a PB by over a minute (at least on the Brighton course). This is good news indeed and made me feel a little better about the fatigue I've lugged about like unwanted baggage ever since.