#Janathon day 10 The return of routine

Today I felt a sense of normality again with the usual rush from work to walk the dog and get to club to take the juniors out. We ran a mile and then set up a sprint session. Afrerwards we ran back. We have some really tallented youngsters in our group of 23. Later after lots of announcements we adults had our run. I went with my usual group and led them for 6 miles around the town. The downside of living in a small town is its not much more the 6 miles around the outskirts. So ten days in and 8 more miles under my belt.

#Janathon day 9 First day back at work

First day back at work today with a late finish. Needed to get run done early so went for a dogjog. Jed was a pain stopping more than usual. But its done now. Lots to do, dance practice tonight hsve a good day everyone.

#Janathon day 8 nearly forgot to blog

Started the day with a dog walk as a warm up then a long run. Aimed for 10. Managed 13. Bonus. Back in August I started my NCFE level 2 sports coach. After my holiday before school started I got loads done. But once back at work I never seemed to have time. I planned to finish it these holidays but what with one thing and another it did not get done. Over the last week I did I have done little bits. I am back at work tomorrow and I had promised I would get it finished. So this afternoon was lost to the laptop, and 1/2 an hour ago I finally submitted the last assessment. Just need to wait till its marked to see if Ive passed. Fingers crossed. I shut down the laptop and realised that I had forgotton to blog.

#janathon day 7. tri club double session

Started day with a visit to Mum. She was much briter today, her eyes were open and she was communicating with head movements. This afternoon was a club training session. Starting at a local school we ran to a hill, warmed up then ran up and down it for 15 mins. I managed 6 reps. Leg was a bit niggly. Then we ran back to the school for a swim session. Was a little worried that leg would not like swimming but it did and the swim session went wel. A mix of leg and arm drills with some 400yd repeats thrown in. Oh by I enjoyed my tea tonight. Not massive distances but massive effort. Run 4.53 miles Swim 2040 yds Week one Janathon , Done :-)

#Janathon day 6 Getting it over and done with.

Last nights dancing seems to have kept my leg well stretched. It was a little achy when I woke. But by the time I set off on my dogjog it felt normal. The first 1/2 mile I could feel my achilles but then I totally forgot about it and enjoyed my early morning run. Today should be a rest day for me so a short early run gives me the rest of the day as rest and its over 24 hrs until run and swim training tomorrow afternoon. I am writing this whilst on the 36 bus going to Leeds to visit Mum. Mums op went well last night so we can start moving forwards again.

#Janathon day 5 better late than never

Today has been a challenge. I planned to swum at 9 followed by a turbo session but my son had bike issues. His had broken disc brakes so was using my old cronk. That had three punctures and he was now late for work. I tried to help but stuffed his brakes further. Whilst he was sorting punctures. I had to give in and call the local bike shop Moonglu and book it in. Thank goodness they could fit it in and I finally headed for my swim at 11 taking his bike to the shop on the way. When I returned from my 50 lengths it was lunch time so I never turboed till 3. Plan said 45 mins at heart rate zone 1 but I only did 35 mins. My heart wasnt in it today. Then tonight was running club training so I never got to see Mum today. It took 7 hours yesterday for 1.5 hr visit using the bus. My sisters went though. Unfortunately all is not well with mum she is back in intesive care and needs another op. Tonights training session was followed by a dance session. That was not as bad as anticipated. So Im just home now. Its been a long and difficult day today but Janathon was completed with a swim bike and run. All logged and now blogged. Night all x

#Janathon day 4 unhappy achilles

Went for my long run today, only it wasnt as long as Id hoped. The weather was rotton. Windy and wet but thought I was doing ok till about 7.5 miles when it suddenly felt like hard work. I persisted though. Unfortunately at around 10 miles my calf/ achilles started to hurt, I was nearly home so I slowed down. I cant believe it, I have lost so much endurance over the last few weeks of only doing short runs, initially due to my calf injury and then a cold then family commitments. Outlaw training will be even tougher now. I was thinking my natural endurance was my advantage but now its gone it will be like starting over again. Hope the calf dettles again soon. Total distance today 10.87 miles

#Janathon day 3 do all three

Day three calls for all three disciplines I'll need for Outlaw. So today I hsve cycled 25 miles, swum 1 mile and run 3.6 miles. A good day really. Also good news about Mum moving out of intensive care. Shes still quite poorly on the High Dependancy Unit. But to say that this time last week she was having an op with only a less than 50 % chance of survivalthings are looking up. I always thought I got my determination from my Dad. But maybe I got a double share because my Mum is one determined woman. Thats all I have to say today.

Janathon day 2 Its good to be home

Today I have decided to Jog Blog then Log ( what a rebel). Today started a long time ago, or so it seems. I woke up wide awake to a light room. But it wasnt morning it was London liggt pollution. It was 4:15 am. We had an early start planned to avoid the congestion charge, so I got up. We were out of London by 6:00 and at Leeds General Infirmary just after 9:00. It was a shock seeing Mum like that. As if she is sleeping but with tubes everywhere. There was no change from Yesterday but no deterioration either. We stayed a while then continued home via the supermarket. We unpacked then went to collect Jed from kennels. He was so pleased to see us bouncing around like Zebedee. When we got home hubby said lets not bother going for a run we could just sit and watch telly. Tempted as I was I told him he could if he wanted but I was going for a run. I went to get changed and when I got downstairs hubby was changed too. We didnt have time for a long one as I wanted so we had a fast hilly one instead. On return I got on the bike for a turbo session, 1 hour at 90 rpm cadence was my plan. And I achieved it. I have just refueled with a roast dinner and am sat watching Avatar drinking coffee aaahhhhh!!! (sigh) it has been a busy day

Janathon day 1

I am in London for the New Year celebrations. Its a bit odd because I aught not have come really. On Tuesday, shortly after my 99th race since I started running, I got a phone call telling me my Mum was on her way to hospital after collapsing with a suspected stroke. After hours of surgery she was critical but stable. It was decided that since there was little I could do it would be best to carry on with our plans and my sisters would keep me updated. So here I am in London. A nice place to start Janathon 2012. Last night we went to the crack comedy club and so we we behind the London eye for the fireworks. We had a lovely evening when the police herded us away from Tower Bridge where we are staying. They refused to let us through even when we said we were walking (Its only 2.5 miles). We were herded to Waterloo station where we managed to get down a side street and work our way back to the hotel. Goodness knows how far we walked. This morning I slept late and didnt get up until 7:45. I had wanted a long run but now did not have time so I ran to Tower Bridge then to Westminster Bridge and back again. So 5.6 miles in a surprisingly quick for me 53 mins. We have spent the day walking again. We went to Trafalgar Square and back. Mum is improving slowly will go see her on the way home tomorrow