Day 24 of my #rwwinterrunstreak. I’m going to be quick because I am at a wedding. Child free and a little bit squiffy. It was a cold mile this morning. But I did a lap of the park. I marvelled at the fact that tomorrow I will run the same lap three times and finish … [Read more…]
Today I finished work for Christmas. It is a total relief. Even though my working days are possibly the least chaotic times in my week, the chaos which surrounds it makes it significantly more stressful. Please read There’s Half a Plastic Chicken in my Designer Handbag for a greater analysis of the blurred lines between working and … [Read more…]
Day 22 of my #rwwinterrunstreak. I squeezed my mile in just after the school run again. A quick lap of the park and thankfully Little Miss had a little nap. If she’s awake these days we struggle to get past the swings without her trying to escape from the pushchair. Race numbers are here Just … [Read more…]
It’s Day 21 of my #rwwinterrunstreak. I’m still going but I am currently racking up a number of sleepless nights that are making this so much more difficult. It may only be a mile but a mile on lead legs with a heavy head, my goodness. Help me. Therefore, I returned to a post I … [Read more…]
Day 20 of my #rwwinterrunstreak and I am tired. (Again). It’s been a time juggling day today. Having planned my run for 6am it didn’t happen. I lingered a moment too long in bed and Mr LMR pinched my running slot. Humph! It wasn’t entirely his fault as I had been up until 1am with … [Read more…]
My #dailymile for #rwwinterrunstreak was done and dusted by 6.30am today. I am definitely grateful for the unusually mild weather that we are currently experiencing. Also, despite waking at 11.45pm Little Miss managed a full night’s sleep. Long may it continue (I’m not sure I will be that lucky however as there are a few more teeth … [Read more…]
Hi again Runners World, I did it!!! I know I made excuses yesterday because I was so ready for a break. However, despite a hangover and a mountain of jobs, I did it! Just a mile, but I found myself being unable not to go. We went straight to bed I mentioned yesterday that I … [Read more…]
Dear Runnersworld (UK and USA), I am writing to you with a confession. For the last 17 days I have been taking part in your Winter Run Streak. Since the 24th November I have made time to run 1 mile a day until today. I am writing this letter to you today to confess that … [Read more…]
This week I got the phone call that every working parent dreads. “Hi, don’t panic, but we have had to call an ambulance.” In that moment your instincts take over. That report, that moments earlier had to be finished by 5pm, suddenly means nothing. Grab coat and bag and just run to get to the … [Read more…]
On Saturday I was judged as a bad parent by a complete stranger. This was not a private word uttered in confidence, this was a very public announcement both inside and outside my home. In front of my neighbours and people I consider friends. It also involved a call by the Police. It could go … [Read more…]