Dear Diary

It occurred to me the other day that this blog has sort of become obsolete.

I only started it to take account of what was going on with the running and now I realise the probable reason for my tardiness in relation to it's updating (not that it's ever been any different) is due to the fact that all my running/training information is stored in at least three other places so I'm not inclined to get on here and record it a fourth time.

With this in mind, maybe I should treat this as more of a ramble than anything else, a traditional diary … an account of whatever pops in my head at a given time.

Strangely, at the moment, my thoughts are filled with the Caboolture Dusk 'til Dawn race tomorrow (merely coincidental I assure you) and how it's going to go. I had been looking forward to this event but I've developed something that seems to be more than a niggle at the superior end of my left calf just below the knee. It's not going to stop me but it's of concern and I'll definitely have to keep an eye on it. Ironically, I think it was caused by me last run (Monday 2nd) when I went out with the aim of running nice and slow, about 6 minute/km, and that's what I did. I can't remember the last time I ran at that pace over 12km and it felt really uncomfortable and awkward. I had the niggle the next morning and it seems a bit more serious now. Pretty dumb, huh?

Will just have to see how we go.

Of more interest is that I started my fitness and health certification this week (a stepping stone toward studying for PTI and Coaching) and it's started well. The nutrition module in particular. The next few months should keep me well focussed.