Moist

Not sure what is going on with the weather here. Raining most of yesterday and today with 'Ice Storms' forecasted for tonight and tomorrow?!

Unbelievably today was the first time this year that we have run and got seriously drenched in the rain. One of those runs where you spend the first 15 minutes tip-toeing around puddles then you eventually think 'sod it' and just plough through them without caring. Felt like nearly every run I have ever done in Scotland!! Since my come back from illness, running is the one thing that is a bit of struggle to get going again. I consider it to be my best discipline which doesn't help but we are getting there slowly.

The weather here couldn't be more of a contrast to that which fellow Athelite member Derek is currently experiencing in the Sahara Desert as he moves on past the half way point of the Marathon Des Sables. With blistered feet since day one, today is a DOUBLE marathon day in the sand and heat. It is very difficult for us to comprehend what that might feel like but no one has more motivation & drive than our Derek so I am pretty sure he will get through it.