Finishing line- Day 31

Well it's over! I am pleased to report 90 miles in total, bit miffed I didn't hit 100 but I was poorly one weekend and only managed a 1 mile run that day! 

Big thank you to Cathy/Jogblog for inspiring an unfit person like me to lace up my shoes and run everyday. I'm now ready for a day or two off, before starting Febulous where 4 runs a week will suffice. I'm looking forward to Juneathon, I'll be mid exams so hope it will help relieve the stress of end of year exams.

I think the month has confirmed I am a jogger but really not a blogger!!! I'd like to have had more time to devote to the blogging, but at the moment, other stuff like a small degree take priority. So it's goodbye and thanks for reading! 

Miles today: 3

Total:90

Lovely day- Day 30, oh yes, day 30!

When I wake up in the morning light
and I realise I have to run,
And something makes me get out of bed
when staying in seems such fun.
Then I look outside and know that I have no choice
Just one look outside and I know it's gonna be -

A lovely day - lovely day
lovely day
lovely day
lovely day

Well the sun was indeed out in Surrey today, especially for the penultimate Janathon run of January. 10 miles was the order of the day and 10 miles it was! It was an enjoyable run. I had a huge breakfast and took kendal mint cake for rewarding good efforts.


I saw lots of wildlife today, a dead fox (not sure that counts) what I think was a stoat or weasel, it was very small and very, very fast. I ran out into the woods, it's always a good place to see lots of wildlife despite being alongside the motorway and so close to the airport. On the way home I saw a green woodpecker.


I'm pleased to report that for my longest run to date, no dogs chased me, no axe men chased me, just a few runners to smile and say hello to on the way.


So last day tomorrow..whooop!
10 miles bagged today and another 3 tomorrow should take my total to 90 miles.


In order to stay on track, I've signed up for Febulous, not sure if there is a blog element, but it should keep me on the running track so to speak.


Miles:10
Total:87

Ice, ice baby..- Day 29

Today has been very busy, swimming with mini and her first ice skating trip. What a great day. However got home absolutely shattered, bit worried as supposed to be running 10 miles tomorrow, so decided to jog 1 mile and get an early night tonight.

I need to run 10 to prepare for the Brighton Half marathon, which is in about 3 weeks I think!

Red meat and spinach again for tea, booo to low iron, and boo to seeking medical advice, who wants to take iron supplements...grim!

Hope all other Janathoners' are all looking forward to next week, a day or two off...whoop!

Enjoy your Saturday...


Jo
Miles:1

Sunsets, don't miss the moment - Day28

Today a spectacular mile. A mile isn't spectacular, but the scene before me was. I ran down a small lane just down the road from me, before me, framed by trees was a huge pink and red canvas. The sky lit up with a radiant glow of a late January evening sun. I wish I'd taken my phone so I could take a picture...It made me glad I'd been out in the fresh air running, I would have missed such a beautiful sight if I'd not been running.

Miles:1
Total:76
Legs: Tired
Iron levels:rising

I have a feeling some of you are feeling very sore,
and wishing you could stop now instead of running a little bit more.

It is the 27th, we've come a long, long way,
some of us less than others but that's maybe not fair to say.

We all need an early night, a day off from the road.
A day without running, how will we ever cope.

I'm counting down the days now, can't wait till it's all done,
I think I will reward myself with a great big sticky bun.

I'm going to relax now, enjoy the last few days,
then revel in the knowledge that I've changed my running ways.


Miles:2
Total:75

Day 26- Deficient

Miles:2
Total miles: 73

Today I went to give blood and couldn't because I have low iron count, which has made me feel a bit sad. I thought I ate a healthy, balanced diet but seems that's not the case.

Anyway, I am not blogging more tonight as a bit tired :o(

So an early night and looking forward to a longer run tomorrow.

J x

Duatha-run - day 25

I'd planned a longer run today... I managed 4 miles before the school run. Mini-Jogger-not-a-blogger is never very chuffed when I collect her straight after running I think it's my London marathon reject jacket :o) It's white and well quite chavvy!  But the fact remains that I still ran 4 miles and did a day at uni..whoop.

Not content with that, I had tea (sweet and sour chicken and a jacket) Mini went out to her club and so I was left twiddling my thumbs...I took the rash decision to get kitted out again and run another 3 miles taking today's total to 7 miles! I'm not sure if it counts as a 7 miler, but I am going to count it as such...!

So after last weeks disastrous mileage, I am doing well this week.

Today: 7 miles
Total janathon miles:71
Muffins consumed:1
Kit kats:1
Guilt level: -1