Sometimes choosing the photo of the day, or even remembering to take it, is tricky. Today was not one of those days.

In fact, by 7.40am I had already nailed it.

At our school, teachers have ‘What I’m reading’ displayed on their classroom door – it encourages students into discussions about books, maybe even makes them pick up one now and again.

So, all I had to do this morning to bag today’s picture was walk past a certain history teacher’s room – I didn’t even go out of my way – I walk past it every morning.

The work of a mischievous student? Or just a big fan? I’ll let you decide.

Today was a cold and windy Sleaford Half Marathon. Here are some general wonderings:

1. Started off at a pretty easy 8min/mile pace – had a bit of an issue with some very strong headwind in the second half – finished in 1.48

2. I was wearing the number 333 – I also met the fella that had 666

3. I was wearing my Garmin watch – although it was set to metric – which blew my mind! It’s hard to work things out when you’re tired.

4. My reward…I rather snazzy purple technical t-shirt…

Well done to everyone who ran it, supported it and organised it.

It was a lazy start to the day. I did actually set the alarm so that I could make parkrun, however when it went off I was quick to decide against it. My excuse: Sleaford Half Marathon in the morning.

Instead, I headed off with the dog to the woods for a little stroll. It was a beautiful morning.

Ventured to the woods this afternoon for a bit of a run.

Did 3 or so miles on the trails. It was very muddy.

The proof…

I’d like to introduce you to my boiler….

She has not been too well recently: pressure problems.

She had a visit today from a lovely man who aims to put an end to her miseries. He’ll be back next week.