Sunshine!

A truly gorgeous day today. After another frantic week at work there's been little opportunity for catching those sunny rays I keep spotting through the office window. Today was the exception with a chance to pop out for a lunchtime run. The off road adventure was blissfully warm and breezy with clear and perfectly cloudy views of Wharfedale. The sheep seemed happy with the weather too.

I also sneaked another race on Sunday, the Trimpell 20 for a bit more marathon paced training. The run felt easy and perfectly pleasant until mile 18 when the gels played havoc with my tummy. I was lucky to make it to the finish with the contents of my tummy still in the right place. It really is a lovely race, with beautiful scenery of the Lune Valley but the very pricey entry (£22) was marred by the most dismal prize I've ever received for winning a race. First lady saw me with 2 x £10 vouchers for 'Lancaster Races in 2011'! And with only 9 months left of the year too. And I didn't even make my entry fee back. Is it me or is that really stingy?

A Swig of Southern Comfort

We're just home from darn sarf but thought I ought to check in and report that we both did good; fine PBs for us both this weekend. The trip brought great racing and goodies galore, including an armful of cash and a stash of silver. There's very limited photographic evidence, what with nobody to hold coats or take pics but M did squeeze out a blurry presentation pic of me collecting my goodies for winning the ladies 20M race. For now, results here for M's 10 and here for my 20... more news tomorrow. Ooh and I was wrong, I ran 6.17/mile pace not 6.18 in the end :]