Monday 5th March

BVH
4.9 miles @ 8.21 p/mile

I was expecting the aches and pains today, the badge of survival of a 20 mile race. They never came though, surprisingly. Infact I was feeling quite spritely and forewent the usual tennis on a Monday night to go for a run down at the club. I think it helps to stretch the legs after such a long event (rid any lactic acid) and certainly there were a lot of guys there tonight who had the same idea. As usual, with Spring came the rain, and after starting gingerly, enjoyed a good near 5 miler having a natter with Harvey and a few others. Nice, easy pace but would have been dangerous to my health to go any faster! Bournville never ceases to amaze me though - I thought I had all the local routes licked - tonight however, after 10 minutes I was completely non-plussed. Have absoultely no idea how we managed to get to Kings Norton!

As I write this though (Tuesday morning - quick work break), despite a good nights sleep, my right leg has gone on strike - feels like it's done the miles but in a used, rather than painful fashion. I guess it knows that with Eurodisney tomorrow, comes a short running break. I must remeber to forget to pack my trainers for Paris!