Why do we do it?

This was always going to be a hard week. Last week was taking its toll and I was being careful just walking on Monday.

I got through my ½ last night, glad to finish, but not in as bad shape as I was the Tuesday before. I was expecting to pay for it this evening and was seriously thinking of dropping the planned 12km. I took a couple of voltaren earlier in the afternoon to alleviate the soreness and off I went as soon as I got home. I felt pretty comfortable beforehand so had sort of decided to have a go.

I came in at just a shade under the hour with a 4:29 finish just to make sure. Not fast by a lot of standards, but pretty good under the circumstances (for me). Sets me up nicely for the remainder of the week and a virtual rest next week leading up to Mt Mee on the 22nd.

That's why we do it ... tonight is why we do it.