Well, after 140 miles in 7 days my body is holding up well and although the legs feel a bit ‘dulled’ I’m still able to perform in sessions and I haven’t had any really tired days.  We’ve been extremely boring in between training and watching dvds and heading over to see Nick and also Bud now that he has arrived. Nick’s very wary that we’re running too hard in steadies after seeing us run past his hotel on our Sunday run.  We’ve heeded his advice and kept things easier on our runs since then and have to respect the fact we’ve done 140 miles in 7 days!

 I’ve been staying in touch with what’s been going on back home and am slightly riled by Toby Lambert running faster than my Hague effort at Reading! I expected he would and it adds to the friendly rivalry within the Anderson stables with me Tom and Toby all in really good shape heading into London.

Outside of the extra training, I’ve been stretching lots to ward off injuries and stay loose as well as dipping my legs in the pool regularly. I haven’t had any treatment out here but will get some when I get back to the Uk, just as a precaution.

I feel a bit like I’m unemployed half the time. We watch daytime TV like Deal or no Deal and dvds the rest of the time, when it’s a bit too chilly  to sit by the pool. We’re also making steady progress through the MANY dvds I brought with me! 

A typical day goes like this:

7.45 – Wake up and have a cup of tea

8.15  – 60 minute run and strides

9.30 – Breakfast, and stretching .

10.00 – sit on sofa and watch crap TV/dvds, or go and sit by the pool if it’s warm enough.

13.00 – Lunch (baguette, or a jacket potato)

13.30 – More dvd watching, or go and see Nick at his hotel

17.30 – Evening run/session

19.00 – Dinner, followed by a film, if we don’t go out for food.

22.30  - Bed

Pretty dull, but nice and relaxing!