LE JOG

[Nigel]

A couple of gentle plods at the end of the month, taking me out of St Austell, onto Polkerris and then the marvellously scenic ria-side town of Fowey.

Not waving, or drowning ... just running incredibly slowly whilst trying to get the leg back in shape for the end of the month. Falling asleep is the biggest risk at this kind of 11:30 minute mile pace. Or 12. Or 13. Zzzzzz

Friday 29 January - More gingerish testing of leg today.
4.65 miles. A couple of twinges, but nothing too serious. Mood improved by the first hint of sunshine for what seems like an eternity.

A delirious night in the delightful pub in Polkerris. The (exquisitely aptly-named) Rashleigh Inn is one of my very favourite Cornish hideaways. Its perfect smuggler's outlook across the cove is only slightly marred by the view of the St Austell cement factory on the other side of the bay, and certainly those injury fears were soon considerably eased by two pints of lager and a packet of crisps.

Sunday 31 January - Gentle 5.47 mile outing inspired by the legendary exploits of the RC team in Almeria. Back up the hill from Polkerris, and on into Fowey for a quick lap of the town and then the ferry across the ria.

Total January miles = 95.38 miles
Days run = 17
Injuries = 1
2010 to date = 95.38 (153.56 km)

Days since last injury = 9

Attached image: Polkerris Beach, by Adbury