‘The Lost Art of Running’ by Shane Benzie
Yes, another running book! I love reading running books.
This was quite an interesting read. A book about how are run, and how we should run. Separate chapters on feet, cadence, form, etc. All really good ideas that you can take forward.
If you are a runner it is well worth a read.
Next up: The End of the World Survivor’s Club
‘The Adoration of Jenna Fox’ by Mary E Pearson
This is a teen novel. It’s probably classed as science fiction – it’s about a girl who wakes up from a coma after a car accident. It turns out that she virtually died and they managed to save 11% of her and the rest is what they call biochips. Of course, her parents didn’t tell her this and she had to work it out for herself.
Halfway through the book I wasn’t liking it at all – too much ‘who am I?’, ‘I know something isn’t right’ and ‘what is going on?’. But I kept going and I ended up quite enjoying the second half – once she knew what had happened it was about exploring her thoughts about friendships, family and the future.
I have a pile of books waiting to be read so not sure what is up next.
‘Rat’ by Patrice Lawrence
This was one of those ‘saw the book in the cupboard at school’ reads. I was expecting a gritty book about a lad at school going through a tough time.
I half right. It was a book about a boy called Al who is having issues at home and school. What is wasn’t was gritty.
Not really a teenage read, probably aimed at year 7 kids, so really very simple and easy to read.
Not sure what is next…
‘The Man Who Died Twice’ by Richard Osman
Finally got round to reading the second book in the series.
Another good read – as good as the first one. If you want to read a good book that’s not taxing, you can do a lot worse than having a go of this one.
Next up: Rat
Done.
I ran 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hrs.
Noon. Beautiful day – bright sunshine and a little bit too warm if I’m honest.
This was the penultimate run. 4 miles. 41mins. Ran down to the river and around the field, that puts me on 44 miles.
That leaves just one to go and I’ll be very happy when the next one is done.
Next loop: 4pm
Legs felt a bit tired this morning.
It was a lovely morning – so a run down to the river was the plan.
By the time I was a mile into the run the legs had loosened up and were feeling a bit better. Although, the last mile was quite a struggle.
That’s 40 miles done over 10 runs – only a couple more to do.
Next loop: noon.
As I woke up with the 3.50am alarm it was the first time I thought to myself, ‘why am I doing this ridiculous thing’. The three hours kip seemed to whizz by and I was just feeling tired when I clambered out of bed and placed my feet on the floor.
Of course, this feeling soon changed when I got out running. It was a pretty fresh feeling morning, the sun was trying to pop it’s head over the horizon and all was good with the world.
Another 4 miles ticked off in about 42mins – about average for this challenge.
Just three more loops to go.
Next: 8am
That’s 32 miles done.
Glad that one is done – the dark makes it so much more difficult. Not sure if it’s the added mental effort to avoid falling off the road, or the just not being able to see and place yourself within the loop.
Four to go.
Next loop: 4am
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