Being average is still an aspiration...

I'm still unfortunately suffering with the common cold, although getting over the worse days slowly but now hopefully I will be phlegm free by Sunday!

I saw the Asthma Nurse today and she informed me that my asthma is actually improving...I don't know if this is good news or not. Yes of course I want my asthma to be improving I've had it for around 18 long years so I deserve a respite but then again what will I have to blame my unfitness on now!

Also I am not doing any more training now before Sunday. Without sounding too much like Michael Jackson (RIP) - THIS IS IT.

My dad/personal trainer told me to relax my body now in preparation for the big day so I'm fresh (and hopefully snot free) on Sunday morning ready to run out those 6 very long miles!

I'm getting very nervous but excited about Sunday. I can't believe how quick it has come round. I thought time was only supposed to fly when you're having fun!?!

Time for some rest and some more cold/flu tablets. I'm starting to rattle when I move now I'm so full of pills to stop this bloody cold demon.

Lets hope it works I'm still aiming for a hour and a half (preferably less) round the course. Lets hope I beat my own goal and be better than average.

Running with a cold monster

The cold is striking and there's no where to hide.

My body is 50% made up of orange juice at the minute. I'm sure my skin has a orangey glow to it. So great not only do I have a snotty nose but the look of a 15 year old chav with a bad fake tan as well. Wow someone up there loves me...

The annoying thing is one month ago I would have loved to have an excuse not to go outside and run at all, but now 6 days before my run I wake up feeling like death with a lack of motivation similar to a dog not wanting to go to the Vets.

This is a vicious cycle as I think running outside in the cold/rain/sleet over these last few weeks has sent my immune system into despair and has struck me down with a dreaded cold.

Tissues and Olbas Oil: Check

I've grudgingly given myself the day off today in order to let my anti-bodies KILL off those pesky cold germs.

I hope this works as I've planned to go swimming tomorrow where I plan to do at least 30 lengths to warm up my body for Sunday.

I may not want to unwrap myself from my dressing gown let alone parade around in a cossie tomorrow. We shall see anyway, just thought I'd update y'all about the running that sadly hasn't occurred today.