Still going (though not so strong)

45 Minutes on Saturday morning around Sterrebeek, 75 minutes on Sunday morning around Ermelo. Tomorrow night I should be doing at least one hour around Geneva. The 20k is now only 13 days away. My last long training should be on Sunday afternoon in Sydney, my last short training on the 28th at lunchtime in Jette.

Timely boost

Wasn't too sure about running in Bruges, as I am far from fit. But with the 20k only three weeks away, I had to put myself to the test.

I finished in just under 1:20, whereas I was hoping for under 1:30. Success factors included the great weather (about 15 degrees and overcast, virtually no wind), the pain killers I am taking for my dental troubles, and Jarabe de Palo on my iPod.

Bonito, todo me parece bonito.

Some progress

On the last two days of March, I ran one hour each in Geneva. Could it be the altitude that makes running easier there? Hardly, the city is less than 400 meters above sea level. Must be the novelty of the course.

Last night I still did not manage to complete my 11k circuit near home, though I got much further than on Sunday.

There is still a tiny glimmer of hope that I can be readyish for the Brussels 20k. But I will need to work hard and avoid adversity.

Bang goes the plan

No time to run in Barcelona. And now I am plagued by a very painful buttock.

Work gets in the way

I was called to Geneva, getting on an early flight there on Sunday and working non-stop since. No running. Again. Aaaaarrrrgggghhhhh.

Plan is now to travel on to Barcelona on Thursday night. The conference I'll be attending is on the beach. I'll carry my gear. But apparently, Barcelona is covered in snow and temperatures are lower than low.

It's going to be an uphill struggle, getting in shape (-ish) for that 20k in May.