A day at school followed by parents’ evening – which means it was an early run this morning. Up and out before 6am.

3 gentle miles. Definitely wasn’t feeling it when I stepped outside: I was tired and a bit achy from yesterday’s gym session. But after the first mile or so I was feeling slightly better. In the end it got done. Which is exactly what it’s about.

Also bagged myself ANOTHER Strava badge – no idea what it actually is. But I’ve got it!

Juneathon Totals:

Running = 17 days: 71.1 miles

Gym Sessions = 6

Cycling = 1 day: 7 miles

Gym session.

Lots of different exercises: squats, shoulder presses, chest presses, sit-ups, press-ups, planks, blah blah blah….with loads of burpees thrown in just for fun!

Knackering.

Juneathon Totals:

Running = 16 days: 68 miles

Gym Sessions = 6

Cycling = 1 day: 7 miles

Only 8 days left. That sounds good.

Today’s run was in two parts.

Part one with Amy: a lap of Bourne woods. Nice chatty 3 miles.

Part two was solo: another lap of Bourne Woods. Only this time I ran it faster.

Also bagged myself another Strava badge:

Juneathon Totals:

Running = 16 days: 68 miles

Gym Sessions = 5

Cycling = 1 day: 7 miles

The Haven by Simon Lelic

This is another book aimed at teenagers. In the same sort of mould as Stormbreaker, Hunger Games, that sort of thing.

This is the first in a series of books all about modern street kids living in London in a secret location. It is all about the kids protecting each other, championing justice, and generally stopping adults doing bad things.

An exciting read for any 11 or 12-year-old; fast-paced, full of action and the odd twist to keep everyone on their toes.

Next up: Fifty Fifty

Monday is normally a run, but due to a parents’ evening on Thursday, we’ve shifted gym to Monday and Wednesday this week.

Tonight’s session was a 40/25: 40 seconds of work followed by 25 seconds of rest. Six exercises: 6 reps.

• Bike
• Sit-ups
• Weight from floor to above head – alternating between arms – can’t remember the actual name of it
• Cross-trainer
• Dumbbell row – don’t think it’s called that either
• Squat thruster – that doesn’t sound right either

I don’t think I will quite make it as a personal trainer.

Juneathon Totals:

Running = 15 days: 61.6 miles

Gym Sessions = 5

Cycling = 1 day: 7 miles

Three things that got done today.

The first was this…

Watch strap fixed. The old strap has slowly been degrading recently.

The second was this…

4 mile run done.

The third was THIS…

Nice.

Juneathon Totals:

Running = 15 days: 61.6 miles

Gym Sessions = 4

Cycling = 1 day: 7 miles