Yep I've returned

It's been almost two weeks. I'm sorry. I neglected you. So I'm writing now. Do you forgive me? I'll be more up to date, but obviously not writing boring crap like - I ate dinner.

Sooo I have been fighting off a cold. Haven't been able to run which I think has upset me more. I was so lurgified that I ended up having a day off work. I was proper ill. It seems to have calmed down a bit down. It has meant I've lost more weight due to a loss of appetite but I've sorted that with a pizza round my mates house. I'll have those 3lb back on in no time. And being busy of an evening is the other reason I have been lax in my blogging. I've been pretty much catching up with local friends ( or waiting for buses that never turned up). This next week will be a little bit more sedate unless I have forgotten to add stuff in my calendar in which case stuff is going to jump up from behind the sofa and I'll go 'oh yeah' I was supposed to do that. Running will be the main focus of my time as I have to start training for my first race if the year which is just over 5 weeks away, with the big race just over 15 weeks away.. Shit!

Races away do mean accomodation so brighton hotel now booked for Brighton half marathon. I have my hotel booked and my flights booked for Toronto (although passport is in wrong name). All that left for Toronto now is to book some fun stuff to do, oh and save some money so I can afford to do the stuff!  At least staying with family means I don't have too many accomodation costs. 

That then leads me to thinking about my other holiday time. Well there is two more mountains being walked up and I might be hopping on over to France for a camping and cycling holiday. Actually I'm thinking more camping, more wine and less cycling. Maybe I could have a holiday where there is less exercise - that would be a novelty. Oh and potantially a skiing holiday but that will depend on cost as well. Beauty of local government. Loads of holiday but no money to actually spend ha ha. 

Just have to make the most of my weekends... When I'm not running 18 miles ;)

Muscle weighs more than fat... Doesn't it?

I'm not sure how but I've managed to lose weight. Only a lb (well maybe 2lb but the scales aren't that easy to read). I'm not supposed to be losing weight. Im supposed to be maintaining it or at least putting it on. Im the only person I know that is currently keeping a food diary to ensure that enough food is consumed. I will admit I'm under the amount today and yesterday. I have been eating my smoothies, maybe I need to increase the volume. Who knows, its a fun balancing act.

What I do want to know is where that lb has gone from. Better not be from my chest. That needs all the help it can get!

So running today. What a surprise. I warned you, I'm training again, that means running will be mentioned. It was a tad chilly but I warmed up and had a nice easy run with the club. Respectable 5 miles. Going to try for 6 tomorrow.

Oh and cooked proper food yesterday. Quinoa and tofu stirfry, all from scratch. Who knew I could cook. Well actually I did, I just choose not to.

Happy New Year

So its 2015.well four days into 2015 to be precise. I would have blogged sooner but the bluetooth keyboard im borrowing hd run out of juice so i had to charge it up, plus cut my nails cos it is very hard to type with long nails on asmall keyboard. to be honest i think ill invest in a bigger keyboard.

Sooo i have done my first run of 2015. Managed 5.5 miles. Was aiming for 6 because I need to start my marathon training and need to build up the miles. But its a good start, plenty of hills which is good for the marathon im doing in October (yes im doing another marathon in October). This years races are 2 halfs, 2 marathons and potentially 2 10ks. There may be more but I think this may be enough, I dont want to overdo it. the next 15 weeks will be training for Toronto marathon. I need to check out the course but it looks to be fast and downhill. I should finish it before the sweeper coach though. Partt of this years training is looking at nutrition. I have bought a blender and already had a pre run and post run smoothie. I recommend soya choc milk,almond butter and cherries after a run, yummy :). ive got to keep an eye in my fat intake as almond milk which I have started drinking can be a bit fatty. i may revert to soya as it has more protein in it than almond. Ive also switched to drinking hot water and lemon at home (although still drinking tea at work as I need the caffine). I woont bore you the rest of my dietary details but Im hoping they work. From 12 Jan my training plan kicks in so there will more talk of running and strength training.

After Toronto marathon Im planning on spending just under 3 weeks in Canada. Some time with my family and some time exploring. Depends on expenses of course, but Ive seen a couple of things I want to check out.A wine tour I think is a must. Be nice to go for acouple of days and stay elsewhere and meet up with new people.  we shall see.

Ill also be walking up mountains again. 2 this time. Not sure which 2 we settled on. There are 2 in Ireland and one in Isle of Man. but it will be fun and I look forward to catching up with me mates again, camping and having a good laugh. 

Thats all that is planned at the moment but I hope to have many adventures this year. I need to get off my backside and visit people. Unfort I do lose a bit of time when I get into my longer runs becasue they take several hours and wipe me out for the rest of the day. But the right amount of planning I hope to spendsome time with friends and family in the summer. 

Wishing everyone a wonderful 2015 xxx