Ayr 'Turkey Trot' 10k

It was +3 today, apart from the wind, Scottish Summer!

Today i ran the annual boxing day 'Turkey Trot' in Ayr - a little 10km race along the sea, to burn off those Christmas mince pies. I had caught a bit of a flu the other day, probably due to the crap weather, and Christmas boozing, so i just took it gently - i dont recommend running with the flu by the way in freezing cold, by the way, no matter how well your dressed.

Noticing how fit everyone was, (my pal i ran it with must have got about 10th place!) the positive I took from the race was, that I must be kidding myself if i think i can complete the Marathon des Sables in an ok time with my current lack of training or discipline. However, at least thats the kick i need to actually now get in shape. The weather is truly awful for training here in the frozen north but i can only put a disciplined effort together for January and February, get a decent paid of shoes i can run with in the snow or the desert, and find a place to actually live where it may get above zero degrees before March, then im in with half a chance.

Well, heres to crazy dreams, and Great Expectations,

Merry Chirstmas, readers!