August 2009

[El Gordo]

I somehow managed to miss the film of the fell race until now. Great stuff.

Can't imagine running in India in August. Just existing is astonishingly hot. Yes, beach running is a great workout, though to anyone accustomed to road and pavement, it's very tough. Whenever we're on holiday near a beach, a daily run always seems like a good idea, but the execution is always harder than I want it to be. The great George Sheehan used to run for an hour a day along his local beach in Red Bank, New Jersey, always ending it with a dip in the sea, whatever the season.

It's always sad to see the end of the summer, but at least autumn offers another chance to get my running back on track. I agree that it's the best time of year (or arguably equal to the spring) for getting out there. I really hope you manage to sustain your appetite for it. You've been our saving grace through the summer, keeping the torch alight while most of the rest of us have been content to shout up another beer and slice of pizza.