Weigh in (30)

Training distance so far (10.6 miles)
Uncleeeeeeeeean.......uncleeeeeeeeeaaaaannnnnnnnnn (DONGGGGG!). Yes, my snogging days are over for the time being (aaaaah yes.....snogging.....I remember that.......) as I have the flu of man. It's that annoying 'not so bad to be off work, but bad enough for you to feel crappy while at work' type of....let's be honest here.....cold (having said that, not sure if being off work is all it's cracked up to be when you're ill, have you SEEN Jeremy Kyle?!). However, on a more positive note, I can currently do a bloody good impression of the Mysterons at the beginning of 'Captain Scarlet'.
I suppose that after a tough week last week, getting a cold is not a huge surprise; the best descriptive is 'run down'. I won't go into details (been there done that); but a tired Adrian usually results in Adrian being a poorly Adrian. But do not despair dear reader; despite the enforced Barry White impressions I have plenty to smile about. So while feeling bad, I feel pretty good......!


Managed to play a good match of badminton on Friday night (Oakgate, top o' the league; Oakgate Oakgate top o' the league), followed by run number three at Heaton Park (tougher this time, and severe conditions - quite possibly what saddled me with the cold; stopped once so I am happy with that)

A good Saturday with Mum; polishing off series 3 of Lark Rise to Candleford, and kicking off series 1 of Downton Abbey (why do I have that 'I could devour the lot in one sitting, Pride and Prejudice' feeling again while watching it?!). Mum was in great form which as always a big plus.

A free weekend coming up, which after the last three is most welcome, and most looked forward to. Nothing planned; I am just going to 'be'.

A week today, Mum, big sis and me are off to the MEN Arena for 'Strictly Come Dancing - Live'. Got the day off work, so we are starting at the Midland Hotel for champagne afternoon tea, then seats so close to the stage I could trip Nancy Del Olioioo up (for a small fee, it can be arranged....).

Now weighing in at 16 stone 11 pooonds (represents a 2 pound loss this week). Yay!

Could be a tricky weeky ahead, as my body - atchooo! choke, cough, splutter, sniff - is not very subtly telling me to take a break from exercise. No Heaton Park this Saturday, and no mid-week run, just not going to take the risk of turning a cold into something more severe (mildly annoyed; but no sense in getting ratty about it, whatever my reaction, the facts won't change so get on with it Ade). SO, need to be extra vigilant with the food, as there will be little burning of calories. This starts with stripping the remains of Gary the garlic chicken currently sat in my fridge (poor thing), and doing a bit of a mushroomy, chickenny, greek yoghurty, herby type thing with rice (you never hear Huge Furry Witlessstall talking like that do ya?!!).