Well, this week was quite a tough one, not in distance terms but just because of the over indulgence that is ‘Christmas Week’. We were out on Christmas Day up in Nottingham before a very large and lovely Christmas Dinner. Dawn and Peter mapped out a 3 mile run for us around Calverton and off we went. All I can say is that Shoreham is obviously a bit flatter! A nice 3 mile turned into gradual never ending hills, which bought on some grimaces and wheezing…but once finished we thought what a good idea it had been to include some hills and felt quite pleased with ourselves that we had stuck to the plan and completed our Christmas Day run.

Boxing Day was a little different – we had driven back down to Shoreham and made it back in time for lunch, so we decided that the Boxing Day run should be after dinner and before the ‘just as enormous’ tea. Today’s run was 4 miles and it felt like 7, but again we were pleased we did it. The Christmas pudding nearly re-appeared after 2 miles but we soldiered on.

Saturday’s long run of 5 miles was a good one – into a gusting wind on the way out but turned into a nice cooling breeze on the way back.

A total of 15 miles for the week.

The lesson learnt this week – all the research and written books on a ‘good running’ diet is all true – Yorkshire Pudding and an overflowing bowl of gorgeous Christmas Pudding with cream isn’t necessarily good running fuel!

One thing I wanted to mention is we have become very aware of drivers in cars needing to toot at runners – why?? We’ve noticed this for a few months now but still don’t know quite why?

Is it the fact that they are simply encouraging the fact that we are out running and they think that that is very worthy?

Is it they are fellow runners and tooting to signify their commaradery?

Or is it simply the lycra?

I don’t understand it and although I would be pleased if it were the supporting – basically it just makes you jump!! Anyone reading this – please try not to toot at runners – their hearts are already at quite a strain and an extra palpatation just won’t help – thanks.