I'm back!!

I've been a naughty boy...I start my blog all enthusiastic...all ready to go...and what happens..after a few short weeks...I neglect it....I just don't post...well that is going to change and I'm going to post again about my three main passions running..reading...cycling. I enjoyed a really great Half Marathon at Newent near Gloucester on July 24th, it was scenic, it was hilly, it was hot and it was tough and I thought to myself as I slogged the tarmac...what the hell am I doing here!! I'm 55..can this really be doing me any good?..but I love it :)) I completed the course in 1hr 39mins and was rather discusted with myself....what a rubbish time...well it was for me. I left as soon as the race was over and only glanced at the results on Monday the 25th...and I could not believe my eyes...I had won a prize!! yes 1st male 55 to cross the finish line, and I left and did not collect my prize...the first prize I have actually ever won in my long and not so illustrious running career. I emailed the race organizers in the hope that they would send me my winning four bottles of beer and quality street chocs, but they ignored me and I cannot blame them if I was not willing to receive my prize. Luckily one of my fellow bittonroadrunners collected my prize and I finally did receive at the Thursday club meet..hurrah. Tomorrow I shall share with you some thoughts on books I have read recently so lets keep posting runner...it may not be everyday...but I plan to spread my enthusiasm and thougths to the world....