Well, yet another week down. The last week was a bit of a non event, as Wednesday afternoon (just after my long run) I immediately came down with a raging head cold which saw me very sorry for myself, and a very early night.

I don't usually get colds or flus, so this was rather surprising and annoying. But with my head feeling like a stuffed pumpkin, my throat on fire, and my nose dripping constantly, I reached for all known remedies and saw it out.

So a fairly hard week turned instead, to a week of being sick. I did think of trying to sweat it out, but my energy levels were so low from the bugs I think I would have made myself really sick if I did.

Anyway - things are now on the mend, and today tried a short 40 minute easy run, which was not easy, as my heartrate is 15-20 beats above what it normally is - obviously still trying to fight the bugs in my body. The bugs have headed south to my chest, so breathing is not the greatest yet .... but at least I am recovering.

Sunday afternoon was a bit of a treat. Our sponsor Alpe Gear got us all together for a meet and greet, and a photo session. It was a little strange meeting everyone else, as it feels like we already know each other from the blogs and email correspondence between us. Thank you Steve and Simone for your support and encouragement. Rumour is that our photo will be in the next Endurance magazine .... eeks!