Back On The Road Again

[Bierzo Baggie]

Finished November just short of the humble target of 73k a la 1997. Would have passed that number comfortably if I’d included walking in the total. My running involves a lot of walking these days.

And it really is a lovely season for running. Cold, crisp sunny morns with the first smattering of snow on the mountains. Such was today’s outing on Monte Pajariel. The frost underfoot sparkled like a starry night and in the shade baked mud emerged from an icy oven. It was occasionally uncomfortable but never treacherous. Have managed 2 or 3 futsal matches over the month and my ankles screamed constant abuse at me. Like a doomed love affair the footie should go some time soon.

Things slowly getting back to normal again and December’s 1997 total to chase will be an accessible 78km.