Jumpin' Januaries, Batman!

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

A little cooler this morning, and a little harder to get out of bed. I fear what will become of my running when the colder weather sets in a little later. However, for now it's full steam ahead with another 9km pre-dawn run under the belt. 5:43 pace today - this seems to be my new typical training speed, which I'm not unhappy with, although I feel I still need to step up a level if I'm to seriously reach my goals this year. But a great base to start from. One more run for the month to come on Sunday (hopefully a long 'un) and then back to paid w*rk from Monday and its concomitant interruptions to running routines. Ah well, it's been good to have a break from all that and to get some decent runs on the board.

LE JOG: I seem to be heading back toward the coast. My nose for direction is somewhat astray, but I'm roughly heading the right way so doubtless I will sort myself out soon. Nearly 135km completed now and the true enormity of the task is quite well established in my noggin. Just getting out of the south of England is going to take some serious running. But what a great thing to do! I guess we'll just keep plugging away.