The calm after the storm - Sunday 6th December 2015

Another day that doesn't go to plan, but with that comes opportunity :-) 

Desmond has left a trail of destruction, including many roads still flooded; this curtails my original plan so, instead, I manage a late afternoon run from Rydal; the wee road that leads up to the Hall is still awash and in places has been washed away completely; the lakes are full to bursting and the fell paths have been washed away, it really was a terrible storm. 

I decide to head to Fairfield, no intention of completing the full Horseshoe and did consider looping back towards Grasmere; but decide to push on to Fairfield summit; I make it there just before the light fades completely, so Pretzel out at the top, it's cool too and a keen wind blowing; but the sky is clear and the stars are starting to shine, what a fantastic place to be, even better to have shared. 

Then it's straight back the way I came; the Nao performs well and I am soon enjoying a cuppa in the Cali. A good run out. 

What a day ! - Saturday 5th December 2015

Well Desmond was forecast to be bad, and he was and still is......I knew Barney wouldn't cause as much trouble a few weeks ago :-)

It's the day of the Langdale Christmas Pudding 10k, an annual event for me and one in which I have, on a few occasions, done ok in. 

But the weather is bad and the roads even worse; I am already tipped off that the road is closed to Ambleside but with no news that the race is cancelled I decide to see how far I can get. So the Cali, she is brave, and I set off......like a pair of intrepid adventurers ! We make it through the flood at Bannerigg and also the closed road at Troutbeck Bridge, but the flood and abandoned car in the middle of the road at White Cross Bay makes a tough decision a bit easier; I am also concerned that the day is due to get worse, not better and wonder whether this might have proved to be a one way street, I think it would have been (but was in Cali......might have proved to be a fun night !). 

So back through the floods and settle for a short run from Staveley. The river, the floods and the raging torrents are spectacular as well as being scary and upsetting for those affected by it all. A good little run out, a road / track loop of Reston Scar and then a quick change and in for delicious coffee and cakeS !

The weather does get worse......a sensible decision. 

Work - Friday 4th December 2015

Another day where work gets in the way !

River / Canal Run - Thursday 3rd December 2015

Another wet day, what a surprise ! I head out at lunchtime for a run along the canal path to Hawes Bridge and back along the river. Need to hose myself down back in the courtyard, can't go into the office looking like that ! The mud was the worst I've ever known, but good to be out and felt better for it. 

Training - Wednesday 2nd December 2015

A well timed train home from London allows me to make it to training, not been here much this year. Russ's group is heading to the Castle, that suits me. 

It's dry and not too chilly, but the mud is horrendous ! I work hard and it's confidence boosting to be near the front rather than the back of the group.....this might catch on !

A good session, some long and some short reps, thanks Russ.

London - Tuesday 1st December 2015

In London, all work and no play today.

Pilates - Monday 30th November 2015

So I manage to sneak into the Monday night class, I will be in the big smoke tomorrow night. A different crowd but one thing stays the same, the enthusiasm and skill of our instructor....actually that two things.....usp's :-)