Prepartion

I couldn't find my gloves this morning. My trusted running gloves. I was rather disappointed as I have a rather long run planned for this afternoon.

6 miles with Lorna up the canal to Timperley and back and then a 6 mile set on my own. Should be fun, and by fun, I mean painful.

Had a reasonable cycling session in the gym last night and another good go on my shoulders. Felt good to get some work done after a lazy couple of days. I did manage to do some more exercise last week but I cant for the life of me remember what. I do recall going swimming in the morning before work three times but that's all that springs to mind.

Am concentrating on my cycling and upper body this week as once I go to Spain on Monday all I will be able to do is run and swim. I intend to cover about 70km whilst I'm there. Going to try running on the beach too and see how much that hurts my calves and the soles of my feet. This is also going to be my first proper foray into open water swimming. I hope to try and acclimatise on holiday so it's easier back here. Of course, the Quays and the lake I will be swimming in here don't quite match up to the lovely waters of the Mediterranean but beggars can't be choosers.