Run in the Sun

January morning and the Sun is shinning. Not on the schedule for a run today but it seemed too good to miss. Wednesday is a porridge for breakfast kind of day but undetered we went out. Running with a stomach full of porridge is probably like running when heavily pregnant, the whole lot doesn't seem to move in time with the rest of your body. Of course I have no first hand knowledge of this but can only imagine. We run in Nike gortex trainers at the moment and are pleased with the results. They do keep the feet dry unless you step in water that goes over the top. Tomorrow will definitely be a day off. May add to my profile.

No gain without pain

Hamstrings and calf muscles in full rebellious mood we set off for another run yesterday. If I had possessed a bow I could have played a violin concerto on the hamstrings they were that tight. Trying hard not to over stride and risk injury it was a case of get around the course rather than break any records. The fields are still saturated and slipping and sliding in them could have resulted in injury. A five mile route on the roads was the best that could be managed.

Up and Running

Looked out this morning, snow that had covered the ground for the last two weeks had finally disappeared. The sun was shining and although a cold wind was blowing it was time to pull the trainers on and get back to running. After half a mile we turned offroad down a very wet and slightly muddy bridleway. One mile later we emerged back on the road. The course undulated for the next three and a half miles. Due to the two week break some walking occured on a couple on the hills. Anyway it was a starting point and if the legs are ok tomorrow maybe we will be out again. We used to run quite a lot in the past but have slipped a bit over recent years. I might create a seperate page on that at some point and give a bit more background.

Muddy Waters

Day two and the "Start a Blog" experiment goes on. The water is still cloudy but on occasions I think I can see the bottom. Just when I think it is safe to take the plunge I spot another obstacle. Templates are a source of frustration, which one, what colour and how to resize. Keep it simple was always a good maxim so that is what I have opted for. The theory is that I can maybe alter it later when I get more familiar with how the system works. Two things to note so far are, remember your password and write things down on paper as a backup.

Callie's; Birthday

Today is Callie's Birthday I must send her a text. Who is Callie? Well perhaps another day.
Setting up and publishing a Blog is like the weather outside. The ground is covered with snow which looks very nice but the icy patches below the surface means it is all too easy to slip back a pace or two just when you think things are going along so well. Still very much on a learning curve.

Another day another headache

The day started the same as most have done in the past week. Snow on the ground and ice on the pavements. It seemed the ideal day to sit at the computer and get to grips with the gentle art of Blogging. The sign up was easy and it said it would only take five minutes and I would be able to post my first thoughts. That took place several hours ago. The sign up bit was the first step, the second and by far the more difficult part was finding information and simple instruction on how to compose and upload a posting. Several aborted attempts later I am hoping that I have finally been successful. Time will tell.