Jog on..

I was hoping to write up day three of the West Highland Way this weekend, but I've been pretty busy (good excuse), so instead I'll tell you about the monstrous run I did today (Sunday) instead!

So far my running has all been fairly short distance, my longest run being a 5 miler which saw me out of running for two weeks with knee pains,. Before this weekend I was wondering just how was I going to be able to do the half marathon in May if a run not even half the distance crippled me. Luckily, I found some hope after a run this weekend.

Saturday was a bit of a waste of a day in all honesty, got up late, didn't exercise and spent the day and night eating junk food while looking after my baby brother. Sunday however was a whole different story. My sister and myself decided to go on a long run, and by long I mean half marathon long. We ended up running about 11 miles, and with relative ease.

I'm not sure how but I've gone from running an average of about 2 miles a time, to an 11 miler with no fitness problems and no muscular aches or pains (although my groin is a bit tender). This has, of course, given me great confidence for the half marathon and I think I'm going to run the actual course a few times before the event, sneaky eh?

In other news I've a long week ahead writing up reviews of approach shoes in Adventure Travel magazine (www.adventuretravelmagazine.co.uk), and then on Saturday I have my first proper motorcycle lesson! I'm hoping to have my full bike license by mid May, so bring it on!