Kept it simple tonight, 5 miles very steady running on the Town Fields.  A bit slippery on the paths so kept most of it on the soft snow, probably about 4 inches deep.  Had a headache in the afternoon so was not sure if I would run but it was ok.

5.01 miles @ 8:27 min miles AvHR 132.

Take care all runners at the moment, I know a few of you have had falls on the snow and ice already.

Think I am just about over my cold so did another steady one, this time with some company, Cookie.  I honestly don’t remember seeing Paul before but my memory is shocking.  Paul is also doing the London Marathon so I hope his training goes well and he gets his PB.

We did an easy 12.37 miles in 1:42:28 @ 8:17 min miles.  My AvHR was 128 so well inside my recovery zone.  The route was the same I ran yesterday but we went around twice and it was quite slippery underfoot on the snow and ice.

I was due to run 16 miles today @ 7:30 pace but want to make sure I am clear of my cold before I up the pace again.

I spent the afternoon fitting an indoor TV aerial in my loft which seams to work quite well.

Back to work tomorrow after a week off.

Taking it steady for a few days, trying to shake a head cold.  Probably did my slowest ever 6 miles today in 51:43, enjoyed running on the snow in my trail shoes. AvHR 129.

Bumped into Mo Rodwell who is making his latest comeback.

I have been listening to this mix on my last few runs, its genius if your into Electro and Breaks bleeps .

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Tried a new 6 mile route, might go around it twice tomorrow if anyone is interested at about 10:30.

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Thanks to my mum, Sylvia for sponsoring me.

I have not run since Tuesday as on Wednesday I woke up with a bit of a cold.

I hope to get out on Saturday but will be running in my recovery zone for a few runs to shake the cold off.  Running in the snow will be fun.

The Time Trials were cancelled due to icy pavements so I headed off with Darren, Malc, Pete, Pete, Rich and some others.

2.5 mile warm up, then 5 x 1 mile with 1 min jog recovery:

Mile 1 in 6:12 AvHR 176
Mile 2 in 6:15 AvHR 165
Mile 3 in 6:13 AvHR 156
Mile 4 in 6:26 AvHR 157 (includes Warning Tongue Lane climbs)
Mile 5 in 6:28 AvHR 159 (knackered)

2.5 mile warm down with some strides.  Tough session which brings me to 100 miles so far for January.

My thanks to the following who have sponsored me since my last post:

Tony and Dorothy
Jay and Louise Buxton
Janet Hampson
Rich Helen Noah Lois
Rich Chandler