Day 102

Just getting in a quick post today as we are all off to the sea fireworks shortly which will be great.

Until tomorrow...

Day 101: Watersports

Another fantastic day's vacation. Weather was scorching. No running today unfortunately, instead some sea kayaking. So a good upper body workout.

Had several outings today, some on my own where I went further and others with my youngest sat between my legs and we did not go too far. You can really feel the burn when the current is against you.

Hope to get out tomorrow for the final day of the Nike + challenge but the weather is not looking good. I do however have a few miles yet to upload as I have not been on for a few days!!!

Until tomorrow...

Day 100: What a day..

Managed it all today, it was great. Kids played for most of the morning with all their friends, so just needed to keep one eye on them. Then got in a sub 50 minute 10k, best time yet by a few seconds.

Grabbed a quick sandwich and then round to friends who have a lovely swimming pool in their garden (not particularly common in the UK) and again the kids all played together.

Weather was fantastic, a nice breeze to keep the heat away whilst running. So all in all couldn't ask for much more today. Gonna cook supper now and then put my blistered feet up!!

Until tomorrow...

Day 99: There's a Storm Coming

Fantastic day at the interactive kids science museum. It was really hot there though as it was 50 miles inland, no sea breeze.

Went down to see the local lifeboat tonight as it was open evening but it was not there, kids were really disappointed but then it came back and they got to watch it being re-housed and then got to walk around and explore it as well so a double bonus.

There is a big storm brewing tonight though. Went into the lifeboat house and it was lovely and sunny. Came out 30 minutes later and the sea mist was coming in, the wind was picking up. Should be a good show if the lighting is good. Hope it's not too late though!!!

Alas with all of this happening time did get the better of me and I could not get any training in. I am hoping there will be more time later this week.

Until tomorrow...

Day 98: Melting...

Sorry Christy!!!! After I got all of the ironing down this morning and put away, it was awful this morning as it was already quite hot and doing the ironing just made it worse. Still had to be done.

Wanted it done quickly today so I could get out for a run. Was out by 10:30 but boy was it hot already. Lots of people already out sunning themselves on the beach. Managed a sub 40 minute 8k so I was pleased with that, but I was soooo hot when I got back, I thought the soles of my trainers had melted!!

Had a great afternoon, BBQ with friends and their kids, so all 4 of them played out on the trampoline and in the paddling pool. Has just finished and the kids have just gone to bed. Not the most nutritious of meals but I had lots of protein. Still as I said not getting too hung up on it for the next 2 weeks. Will keep working hard during and after. Will probably do me good to get a few more calories than normal, that way when I get back to some very serious shredding the fat will drop off again.

Until tomorrow...

Day 97: Watching...

Well today was a really lazy day, I spent most of it watching all the kids play together from my deck in the front garden. The sun was scorching the kids were happy.

It was a very restful rest day this week. Hoping to get out for a good run tomorrow hopefully before it gets too hot as it is supposed to be even hotter tomorrow than today.

Until tomorrow...

Day 96: Another Week Closes

The end of another week, well almost but tomorrow is my rest day and also the start of my summer holiday!!! Not going anywhere but there will be day trips here and there.

I will do my best to eat healthily as much as possibly but I am not going to sweat it too much. I have made great progress these last few weeks with all the running and have seen some great changes in my body. I will continue to train as much as I can during my time off work but it may not be as consistent as normal.

I will keep blogging daily though. For now I am off to relax as I had a good upper body weights session at lunchtime today with a great abs session sandwiched in between.

Until tomorrow...