I got up early today to get an 8 miler in before taking the girls to a birthday party.  When I started my legs felt really heavy and I had no bounce, but after 4.5 miles I found a bit more rhythm.  As I came out of one lane another runner had just passed the junction and they were going my way.  Their pace was a bit faster than mine but I tried to keep up.  They ran all the way back to my village and I just about kept up all the way back.  I was out of my comfort zone, but following someone helped to keep me going.  I do have a competitive streak and hated the thought of being left behind.  So in the end my workout turned into a good one and I felt like I had achieved something.  My time was 1:12 exactly, but it felt like it should have been faster!  It was so warm though I was absolutely sweating cobs!  I think I might be a bit tired for a very long one tomorrow so may try for a steady 10.

Strangely I now have two witches running about the house, getting very excited about Halloween.  The pumpkins are carved, but I am hoping their dad will take them so I can put my feet up in front of Strictly!