T-82 - The Early Lard Catches the Rowers

7.4 Miles (181.2 Total)
70 Minutes (28 Hours 11 Minutes)

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Up with the wierdos and other early runners this morning.  Down to the 'Smiff then north bank back to Kew Bridge and home.  A bit of a tough start this morning after my 2 days of previous runs so the first 2 miles were quite lethargic.  Once I got going though I managed to chug along at 9min 30 pace with a cheeky 8min 50 last mile so there was at least something left in the tank.


Totally mis-timed my run though as it was pitch black for most of it.  I had quite a lot of company though with the other runners and the rowers out.  Quite what makes someone get out of bed to row in a river in the dark is beyond me!  Such dedication is something I don't think I could manage.  Running is back enough but to rock up at the river, sort a boat out, go for a warm up then head out on the river all before 7am seems nut to me.  Still takes all sorts I suppose.


New Year's Resolution Update
I made 3 resolutions.


1.  Marathon Training.  Stick to the schedule, no excuses.  Apart from the chest infection I am doing that. WIN!
2.  Read more.  2 books finished in January already, and book 3 started. 3 books in a year is my norm, so WIN!
3.  No drinking in January and then only Fridays up til April.  MASSIVE FAIL.....!  


2 out of 3 isn't bad I suppose.


Work all day today with Mrs LB back and doing the day care.  Tomorrow's plan is for a rest day but I have got footie tomorrow evening.  If I hurt myself or someone hurts me I will not be impressed.  The prospect of being back on a pitch delivering the Rossi Magic is too good to miss though!  Assuming I can walk on Thursday morning I will pop out for a 6 miler.


Till then
LB
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