Murderous March

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

More beer in a moment, but I must first mention yesterday's scheduled run, which didn't actually happen due to a combination of working late and then being forced to drink beer with a couple of mates who ambushed me at Knopwood's Arms which is on the way home. It's one of those quaint, but odd pubs where everyone stands outside in the street drinking. Literally as I drew alongside the pub, one of my workmates (coincidentally another Andy) walked out the door, saw me, and gave me a pint of James Squire Amber Ale, disappearing inside to get a fresh one for himself. Anyway, one pint led to another and before too much longer it was pretty clear that the run would have to be postponed until today.

Which it was. Six sluggish kilometres of no great note. But they're in the bank.

But back to the beer. The highlights of the evening were these two beauties - dangerously potent beers. At 9% (and in 750ml bottles), these beers are almost wine-like in strength, and you damn well know you've drunk one of these when it's finished. They aren't about to make me turn away from my favourites, but they are a great experience.

As will be my running one of these days. For the moment however, it remains a chore - especially after a long day of work and a long night of beer swilling.

Life's tough, what?