Since I last blogged, my training’s picked up a little, only to the point I’m just inside 12min miles, but sometimes even nearer 11.

I’ve done some short runs, I’ve done an interrupted run, I’ve done a long run I’m still not fast, and will always be at the back, but I finally see some progress.

The 15miler last weekend was using the run 1m, walk 0.1mile, and I did it within 3hrs! This was an achievement for me, particularly as my knee shot to bits at 9.5m! After the next mile, I managed to adopt the previously used wooden-leg run, shortening my pace, determined not to give in.

I do have a problem with my stomach, but runner’s trots is a popular discussion when you Google. Second visit to docs today, leading to blood test Thursday morning. Am sure it’s just me… but he’s given me painkillers now that may cause constipation! Fab for the long runs (and sometimes even the short ones). Running consipated’s one thing.. but the drowsy side effects surely won’t help! I am currently running round and round the block to ensure a visit home’s always nearby.

Went to an all day wedding with OH on Saturday Pleased for free food after 15m although nice.. wasn’t enough of it and we spent the evening hungrry, wondering if anyone would notice if we popped out to get something to eat.

By Sunday, my knee is normal and I’m walking properly. My legs are normal. Everything’s good – my recovery is so much quicker now, considering a year ago. I went for a pleasant but hilly 8mile cycle with Supportive Son and I know have SAS (sore @rse syndrome) but I believe the more I practise, the longer it will take to appear

After a day of only Miso soup to help stomach problems, I had to go for a 5miler. Tired and withering, I took two dextrose energy tablets. Slow at 1.5m and starting to give in, told myself OH has invested too much time in my training to tell him I couldn’t be bothered! I plodded on and by 2.5m I was zooming along Quick trip home, and back out. I did 58.51!

It’s heavy mileage week this week with 5, 8 then 20 on Saturday (followed by an early meal for Mother’s Day at Harvester’s – how many times can you visit the salad cart? ).

Measuring myself, I’ve lost 4 inches off my hips and waist within the last year. This in itself is an achievement

I’ve also signed up for two training days for the novice tri I have end June and looking forward to that one.