Didn't go running tonight.

Well, although I did compose a blog last Wednesday (6th Feb) I didn't have time to complete it and so i saved it - can i find a way to publish it now? No. Does it really matter? Actually no.
So, since the half marathon, Amy and I ran 14 miles on Saturday. This felt great, it was light and bright and we were unexpectedly accompanied by my friends Jane, Peter and little Teddy-Edward for a while. Jane has just started running herself and it was a real pick-me-up to see them. Edward appeared to enjoy being pushed along in his pushchair whilst his Dad set the pace!
We were taken aback a bit by the sun on that run. It was actually quite warm. You would think that i would be struggling with ham string strain, or shin splints but do you know what I am struggling with the most at the moment? Sore and I mean, really sore, on fire, dry and cracked lips! I wouldn't mention it except for the fact that no-one else in any running magazine or book has ever mentioned it that I think it's therefore worth mentioning. I have tried lots of different products including a bizarre looking ointment a local chemist recommended that looks more like insect reppellant and burnt like crazy - I am DELIGHTED to say that I have found relief in Blistex and reccommend this to anyone.
I was supposed to be going out for a 7 mile run tonight but have decided not to - I was quite unwell yesterday and although I have made the decision in the past to run when not tip-top, tonight it feels different and intuition suggests I miss a run - it's not going to make too much difference and I have to be sensible.
We met with the other Hospice runners last week, Jo, Amanda, Duncan, Paul and Kevin our trainer. I enjoyed running with Amanda who amazed me with the number of injuries she has suffered and come back from - really inspirational.
In the saved post I couldn't work out how to publish I waffled on about the unexpected sense of support from individuals that gives one a really good feeling. Sara and Ruth's comments, Linda (Molly and Harry), Flisan, Chrustine and Doug all helped me get out last Wednesday to do a relatively short run of 4 miles that I was struggling to do.
Richard from 'Clear To See' (www.cleartosee.co.uk) printed my running shirt with this blog site and just giving page, free of charge. This all matters.
There's not long to go now before the big one - Amy and I are going to do a 16 mile, 18 mile, and a 20 mile before the marathon - intersrpesed with 10 miles and three shorted runs in the week - I'm thinking of it in terms of 'three sleeps before the big day' - that makes sense to me.
So Ruth, have you got a just giving page for your run?
Jo