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[stillwaddler]

have been pottering out as per Hal's marathon (Snickers?) regime. The 10 miler a week ago was duly completed but at a pace a little slower than I would have liked, averaging at about 11 minute miles, but only walking up a very steep section of steps and hill in the park. At least Mr SW was game to do attempt it, which I'm taking as a Good Sign.

This weekend the planned 7 was taken at a slightly brisker pace, average of 10.5 minute miles, again walking up the dreaded steps. Rain was sluicing down the whole time, my beanie hat was heavy with the stuff by the time I got home, had to ring it out! My calves, just above the the achilles, are quite sore today. I'll try stretching them out and massaging them a little to see if it helps, it's not something I usually suffer with. it's a 12 next weekend - ouch! getting older is not making things easier.