Come Back, Paul McKenna!

Okay, I'm having something of a motivation issue regarding the running!

The week before last, I managed to get up to 6 miles again in 1 hour 2 minutes, but then this past week I have done nothing due to working ridiculous hours in order to try an meet a September deadline - not enough time for what I need to do. I was hoping to go out at the weekend and do an extra long run, but then A&J asked if I wanted to go to St Albans with them on Saturday: since I hadn't seen them for so long, I opted for this!

We had a little wander through the park where I took a load of pics, and took a look round the market, before heading down to No.18, an excellent little snack bar down past the Peahen, on the right-hand side. I highly recommend paying a visit and sampling their paninis - certainly the best I've had to date: I've also been told that their milkshakes are something special, too. It could do with smartening up a bit, but I guess things are tight since they have only been open a few months.

So, why couldn't I go out on Sunday, you ask? I was totally knackered again! My sis was supposed to be visiting with her family, but time didn't allow it, so I ended up watching V for Vendetta for the second time (watched it the previous night, too!), and generally playing around with Flickr.

What I really need is a training buddy that will snap me into shape and kick my arse into running 3 or 4 times a week. Any offers?!

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