cold, cold, cold...

will this temperature ever rise?!
It is sooo cold in London right now and there is snow elsewhere in the country. I am writing this from a cushion on the floor with my back to the radiator and my hoody firmly fixed atop my head!!! yuk.
roll on spring I say!
the snowdrops have poked through and some of the bulbs are just tentatively peeking out and i can't wait for them to be in full bloom!
I set up my mini-greenhouse yesterday and plant some broad bean, rocket and marigold seeds for germination in there. hopefully it will warm up just a little for them! Just had to scare off the local bully cat who had chased my girl cat to the very top of a tree - was he planning on pushing her?! cat murder - a scary reality in our back garden...
the swimming has been put on ice, literally, so am focussing on the running. also playing netball again tonight after last night's win. love it.
now must, must, must get on with work.
Mxx

running, running, running

I have to admit i'm starting to get quite a bit more addicted to running. On saturday I went for a 15 mile run and though it was tough because of hills I absolutely loved every minute. I took sunday and monday off and today went for a short 4 miler. Last night I was itching to get out and do it and it definitely felt very good and I felt strong the whole way around. Could I have found the thing that will keep me fit and get my weight down?
I've spent the majority of my life battling with my figure and never finding a sport that I can stick to in order to lose weight. I've always liked running but have never before got to a fitness where I've noticed a difference. Training for the marathon has been a real revelation. I feel fitter but my body is also changing and it gives me extra momentum for going out on those runs!
I'm actually looking forward to the marathon now! I never thought I would be this into distance running!
I love swimming and I will continue to do it but I've never lost much weight doing it so if I can combine it with long runs then maybe I will have found the perfect combination.
I am also loving the fact that with all this exercise I can eat pretty much what I like! LOVE IT.
Back to work now...
No more displacing!

xxx