I'm over the disappointment of the weekend. Thanks for your comments, as always. As I said, I was taking it as a kick up the bottom and it's already shown, I think. I went out for a second run with my running buddy this morning. We went before work, which is a bit more like it. My buddy loved it: we went at a similar pace, but she found the going a lot easier. I noticed this feeling a bit better too. I'd like to get out again on my own this week - looks like tomorrow morning before work is my best opportunity.

I'm pleased that I'm getting some decent mileage on the scoreboard. It's only 24km this month so far, but it's 24km more than last month and a good basis for getting back up to 50km plus in the next month or two.

I'm trying to find cross-training opportunities. I really got a lot of benefit from cycling, and I'm looking to start this first. I go on holiday to Denmark on Friday, and I'm hoping we can get out on the bikes at some point. When I get back, I'll be cycling to work and trying to get a 25km ride in at least once a fortnight.

I've agreed with a friend to try badminton when I get back from Denmark. Neither of us have played it since school days, although we both enjoyed it. I can't remember the rules or the scoring, but it'll be fun and can't hurt with the fitness.