2014 then - lets get on with it !!

Right then, 2014. Let's be having you.

I have already entered several races, and so it would appear I have a plan, like I was organised or something:
January : Blymhill 10km
February : Stourbridge Stagger 10m : Tough Ten 10m
March ; Cloud 9 Fell Run: Grizzly Cub Run

If I do that lot it, should set me up nicely for Spring Time !!

Also some other things: re-engage with running club. Try to do more core gym/circuits work.
Tick off this 100 mile bike thing as early as possible.

It's the End of the Year as we know it..

As 2013 draws to a close, it's time to do the traditional review. It makes pretty depressing reading !!

It's been covered in more detail earlier on, in brief:

(1) I had knee injuries again and did not treat them properly.

(2) I struggled from time to time with recurring stomach problems (at least 3 episodes this year)

(3) I dropped out of Tough Ten (injury)

(4) I shuffled very poorly round the Cloud 9 fell race.

(5) Improved slightly to do the Grizzly cub run - but it was hard going..

(6) I contemplated giving it all up.

(7) I enjoyed the Wenlock Tri (though I was a bit rubbish)

(8) I dropped out of Ludlow Tri (stomach)

(9) I did toy with the idea of cross country but it never happened.

(10) I entered Grizzly Cub 2014, started #griztraining on Twitter. 

Really, it's been a poor year. I've struggled with injury, illness and motivation. I've had some job issues and most weirdly of all, had other things I wanted to do.

I'm also very aware of declining health and fitness levels generally. I just can't do what I used to be able to do. 

- However - 

I have finished the year with the highest weekly running mileage for some years, and I'm enjoying it again, which I never thought I would do. Small victories. My mantra is 'learn from yesterday, appreciate today and plan for tomorrow'