Look Good, Run Good.... by jamieB

I found love again tonight.  I made my peace with my neighbour and when he knocked on the door to run, he gave me a man-hug.  You know me, I'll hug anyone that needs it and I felt he understood why I was a little bit disappointed with him and myself the last time.

We did 3.2 miles tonight without the watch.  He found it tough in the heat and took it very slow.  I was with him everystep and pointed out it was a nice fat burner espcially after he played football last night.  I didn't want to run because I felt killed again and a bit sick but I'm glad I ran with him.  We are aiming for a South Manchester ParkRun in October because he wants to feel more confident in his running, his fitness and the way he looks.  I think it's about what he wants rather than rushing him.

In preparation for the GNR and Robin Hood, as well as the Manchester 100, I'm going to run five miles at least after I have run with him.  Tonight, I did the five straight after we had our debrief.  I'm sticking to the road around the OT-Gorse Hill- Stretford triangle more for love than a real challenge tonight.

It was a funny day today, it's Vin (my Dad's) birthday today.  I miss him so much in my own way  and he was in my mind all day. 

I also submitted a couple of questions on the BupaRunning  and Mo Farrah Facebook/Twitter Q&A.  These were my questions:

• @BupaRunning #Q4Mo. What advice can Mo give to 42 year old below average fun runner with no hair & bad knees? How should I run GNR? Thanks.
• @BupaRunning #Q4Mo. What is Mo's favourite colour running shoe? Does he like the Nike colour Volt? Thanks

The replies were:

• @JamieVJB Mo says....Just enjoy it!! ;)
• @JamieVJB Mo says....Pegasus #chatwithmo

I didn't get the colour but I got a model.  I felt MO-tivated by the replies and I hope to use it to move forward.  I am enjoying it, especially the biking which I think is making me stronger.  So 8 miles tonight and I'm back in love with it again....