Archive | February 5, 2012

Peanut honey oaty things

5 Feb

Yesterday I tried Hugh’s recipe. He called for a 20x20cm tin, I used a muffin case instead. I think I can say they are pretty, pretty, pretty good. A little moorish which is dangerous, and the amount of sugar that went in was a little frightening. I think if I do them again, I’ll play with the ingredients a bit, and reduce the sugar – the honey that goes in should be enough. I added dates as my the dried fruit element, with a few mixed seeds.

I was up at 7 to eat my porridge, then back to bed for a couple of hours before my long run. I ate one of these just before I set off – perfect.

I’m trying to get in the habit of completing my long run routine in the same time frame as I will on marathon day. I’m not sure I’ll be going back to bed after breakfast though….

Snow run

5 Feb

Up early to fit in my long run today. Decided on my trail shoes in case I encountered any ice amongst the snow. I always encounter some strange looks when I run out in ‘adverse’ weather conditions. I guess people imagine it’s too dangerous. However I always feel its not too bad! Snow when its powdery isn’t slippery at all – so with a bit of dodging and a bit of hopping  all you get is wet feet.