Thump, thump, thump, puff, puff, pant, pant....

20^th Aug 08That was the sound of me this morning at 6am. (For those of you with dirty minds – pull your thoughts out of the gutter plleeease!)
I was out running.
Yes, you did read correctly….  RUNNING. A marathon is being held in Siem Riep in December and lots of the volunteers are entering to raise money for VSO. Even though I might not enter the marathon, I am taking this opportunity to get motivated, energised and fit. (Yes, I am probably crazy, but there are no white coats here to commit me.)
So three of us met up this am sporting fitness clobber and dental white runners, and off we went pounding the streets of Stinky Trong. I reckon I managed maybe 1¼ km of actual running / jogging and the rest fast walking, then followed this with a short bicycle ride (to steady my jelly-legs!). I feel quite energised now (though remain unconvinced how long this will last!!), also, can claim uplifting morale points for doing much needed exercise (can I have double choc spread on baguette for lunch now??).
I could do with some running tips if anyone has them (Gavin Wilson???) and I will try keep you posted on how well (or how badly!) I am doing! If anyone wants to send over sweets as messages of encouragement – obviously I won’t turn them down….