Thurs 21st & Sat 23rd February

Thursday

I made the early gym session as planned and put in nearly 1½ hours. Pushed a few of my settings up too much (trying to run before I can walk!) so was disappointed with only 65 floors on the stepper - but as it felt more like climbing a ladder than stairs it must have done me some good. Cycled home in time for coffee for a change - then spent the rest of the day catching up on housework :-(

Saturday

It was nearly 3pm before I got out today - I have too much to do!! However, as I always try to do errands around town by bike, shopping in Trelowarren street was my first stop before setting out into the countryside! I always love the unusual place names round here, Praze-an-Beeble via Haleggan and Carwynnen were on the first part of my route and on NCR3, Coswinsawsin Lane always has me wondering 'What did Win see?'!! Through the bluebell woods again, I noticed a carpet of green beginning to show through the dead leaves - and so many primroses clustered on the roadside banks were a joy to see. But I had to head home . . . . via the supermarket to finish my shopping (back to reality) . . . . . and beat the fading light again. Another 18 miles - I seem to be stuck on this mileage at the moment, (not wishing to peak too soon in my training), but with the weeks to 11th June ticking away steadily, I'll have to start increasing my trips before long.

I forgot my camera today!