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Once upon a time I didn't understand the concept of a "recovery run" because every run, even run-walk was super hard work. Every time, whilst other people would glide along I would struggle with each breath, each step and no matter how much I tried I felt stuck at struggling. I mean, running is hard, right? If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it and apart from it being so on trend to be fit this decade, it's still meant to be hard. When I tried to push myself, I would just feel dizzy and sometimes I'd throw up. So I got comfortable at plodding and fast walking for a long long time, like 26.2 miles. Now though, I am finally feeling and seeing a difference in my fitness and taking this first "recovery run" really did help smooth out osme aches and pains from rugby last night. (I think giving up smoking also helped!) What a nice revelation to finally feel like your efforts are paying off?!?

Don't believe a fucking word of it. It's all lies. The apocalypse has not ended. We're in it for the long hail. Time to learn to dance in the rain, in my trusty waterproof jacket and shoes! #stormdennis #stormciara #stormyweather #rainydayz #raining #hellohail #hailstorm #pissingitdown #rainingcatsanddogs #theapocalypse #theendisnear #wereallgonnadie #mothernatureaintahappybunny #mothernatureaintplaying

Pretty sure I'm not the only one who's hoping and entirely ready for the emergence of spring for more days like this. These storms have really been quite something, and even though I've not been terribly affected, thoughts go out to those for whom the storm has only just begun. I think the entire nation is ready for some sun, some sunny drinks and a barrel of laughs outside.

Mother Nature had other plans for this weekend so we decided to reschedule our trip to Wales. Instead we went for a solid afternoon climbing at The Reach, which is great. This is where I learned to climb and to this day, remains my favourite wall! There's such a great selection of routes and types of climbing, and they've improved it even more since I first went 5 years ago, with the bouldering area substantially bigger and more varied. I think I might have to do some study trips and spend more time there.

Scatty nails and a protein shake after training last night. It was SO MUCH FUN! We played British Bulldog, full contact version which was all my playground dreams come true since you were only allowed to tag in the 90s, and we were usually on concrete which would be much less fun. I went to training for both sessions last week and I'm pretty proud of myself for 3 on the trot. At 5, I'm going to treat myself to a scrum cap to stop my hair being ripped out when I'm in 2nd row, because that kind of hurt in a bad way.⁣ -⁣ I'm a big fan of protein shakes after a hard session. You can get what you need from food, 100% but shakes are just a bit more convenient and easier (read aka, the lazy version). I've got a new one, which is the best one I've had so far so I'm pretty pleased with that considering they are mainly sold in huge bags and it's a bit shit if you don't like it. I'm not sure it'll help with the bruises, but I'll consider them prizes for participation and are totally worth it when a session makes you that happy and content with life. I'm hoping, that it's only up from here, for real this time. 👌🏻✌🏻🤙🏻

The cake that went right. If you don't first succeed, try and try again. I learned from my mistakes with this particular cake. Demolished by just two people in less than 24 hours... It was good! #baking #bakinggoneright #sweetpotatocake #breakfastloafcake #demolishedcake #newoven #gasdefinitelybakesbetter #lovemynewoven

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