An unexpected day off work lead to a good run!!

After my car refused to start, I took a days leave to get it sorted and ended up with the afternoon free once car was finished. The sun was out, the streets were dry, I have weigh-in in the the next couple of days so a long run seemed in order.

Just under 8 miles in 1hour 8 minutes isn't going to set any records but in the sun and for an afternoon run it felt pretty good.

Strangest sight was two intact birthday cakes by the side of the road in an industrial estate but I'm kind of proud that I didn't pick one up and try it (the old me would have!!!). You do see some odd things when you're onm the path less trod.

A couple of low-8 minute miles seems good for a middle distance run, especially as I've not done one in a while.

I've switched my diet to include more protein and less carbs and increased my fat intake on the advice of a nutrition articel I read. I may have dropped too much dietary fat as I was lethargic and struggling to recover post-exercise. So eggs are back in and olive oil on salads to balance out low-carbs. Aiming for weight loss of 3lbs tomorrow so I'm keeping fingers crossed for 13stone 2 lbs.

Result as new issue of Mens Running out today. Interested to read about interval/fartlek training app.