January 2012

[El Gordo]

Quick message -- in the middle of Sat morning 'domestic workout' and have to get to the gym and back before the footie starts.

Don't be disheartened about the weight measurement. I'm going to post something about measuring weight in the next day or so. I'm something of an obsessive in this area, and can offer you some insight and, I hope, encouragement. Must admit, I was a bit worried about your sub-90 elation, a measurement that came (I think) the day after your long run. Very often a misleading measurement in my experience - and I did wonder about it. But your weight will certainly be drifting down. Stick with it.

The Parkrun experience? Ha ha! I'm a specialist at starting in those circumstances. Can be disastrous as you well know. We all need at least a few minutes of peace before the off - regardless of elite or plodder. But sounds like you recovered well - good man. Anyway, you will also know that crap runs tend to precede the good ones. Chances are, you will start your long run tomorrow still on the black cloud, but will end up on the number nine version. That's the crazy logic of this activity. You will be fine for Almeria, I'm certain.

Must dash. Or try to,