Go the "Rock Chic"!!!

Monday should not have been a rest day, as I did not run on Sunday, but I was just too tired, unwell and dare I say it - down on myself, to get out there...

Have been experiencing a few annoying health problems in the last couple of weeks, that are totally unrelated to running or exercise, but they have been getting me down and I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired... Hopefully a scan I had on Monday afternoon has provided some answers to what is going on and why and we can now get on with fixing it... The few in the know have questioned why I've still been running, but I can honestly say it has always made me feel better, both physically and mentally, than worse...

Tuesday 15/08/06:
It was absolutely bucketing down with rain when I went to bed last night, but by 5.45am this morning when I headed out the sky was filled with stars and a half moon. However it was also much colder than of late, the cars were iced over and while the grass was not white with frost, it was slightly "crispy" ! Ran the usual route at a good steady pace and felt quite strong after a couple of days off.

Brisk walk warm up: 5mins
Steady paced run: 30mins (6kms)
Brisk walk cool down: 5mins

Passed another runner that I haven't seen before, heading in the opposite direction - like me he was in black beanie and black gloves and other warm gear! Also passed a walker who was pumping along, wearing what looked like ski gloves! Good on them for being out there on such a cold morning.

Had physio this afternoon on my hamstring and shin area. Its the shin area that I'm feeling the most right now, hamstring is still good. Having another session on Thursday, then if still good I will stop the physio for a while and see how I go.

Oh and why the title? - been listening to a lot of Sheryl Crowe again just lately and when running I have had many of her lyrics stuck in my head! Pretty much all of her songs involve drinking/drugs/gambling in some form or another!! Gotta love a bit of "rock chic" !!