Where do I re-start? by philk

Tornado - we had a mini tornado about 12pm in Portsmouth today, and guess who was out in the middle of it? I had an errand to run so decided to walk it with the dog. We left in the rain and wind, got 200yds down the creek path by Alexandra Park and ahead of us I could see a wall of rain heading our way. Within seconds it hit us and the wind was howling. The rain was stinging my face, the dog hid under a bush and I couldn't walk forwards. I had to turn my back into it but could not go anywhere. I decided then that it was better to go back home so started walking that way and go blown along by the wind. The dog came out from under his bush and started to run ahead of me and the wind lifted him up so he did a double somersault along the path! He righted himself and ran home (leaving me 200yds behind him!), I was being pushed at a jogging pace and got home as fast as I could have ran it! The dog was on the doorstep scratching at the door to be allowed in and all Mrs K could do was laugh at us both, dripping water all over the kitchen floor when we got in.

Reminds me - of the time I missed a tornado about 12 years ago. If I was out in that (as I was EVERY other morning) I wouldn't be here now but it's a long story so I will save it for another day.

Speed - popped out later in the day (around 5pm) when things had settled down (still windy though) and did my regular Tuesday speed session. Half mile warm up in 5:28 but this included 50 yards side stepping left then right and the same running backwards (Doms advice). Then I did 600m reps with a 200m walk between each one in 3.35 - 3.35 - 3.33 - 3.41 - 3.33 - 3.32. That is still too fast but it is enjoyable especially as I was near my house after the fourth one but carried on to do two more when I really wanted to go home instead.

Never ever give up

2012                                                                                                                                   Miles  Ran - 10½                                                                                                                       Weight loss 3lb