Lard

It's amazing isn't it? You have a couple of days with no training and you instantly feel like your body has turned to lard!
Today is a scheduled rest day which is normally spent at the spa but we didn't get the chance to go as we were too busy. Yesterday I went for a meal with my mam and a few friends (which was lovely, but I didn't get a chance to do my easy 45 minute run).
I am supposed to be easing my way back into my training this week... but this is a bit too easy! I have all my gear sorted ready for tomorrow to do a bike session straight after work, so that will be me officially back into the routine!

I found out today that Florence has water in cups *panic* ...however, I have it under good authority that they fill the cups up from small bottles of water and they are quite happy to give you the bottle if you ask. Now... I just need to learn the Italian translation!!!

I'm looking forward to my XL long run this weekend, it seems ages since I wore the vest and I'm determined to push myself harder while wearing it. If I can run the route without a walk break without the vest, then I can bloody well run with it!

I was looking at ultra marathons today on the Internet, spurred on by the fact the Comrades entries opened yesterday. I hadn't realised how many there were, and how diverse they are in their distances, surfaces and locations. It'll be fun picking my first 50K (when I'm eventually ready!)