November already?!

I've lost half a stone since starting this programme at the end of September. If i keep it up i should weigh in at 4 stones for the start of the MdS.

I've just finished a big 3 weeks of my plan.

Sunday 26th October - 20 miles running

Monday 27th - 1hr spinning at Gym
Tues - 5 miles
Wed - 8 miles
Thurs - 5 miles
Fri - rest
Sat - 8 miles
Sun - 20 miles

Mon 3rd November - 1 hour spinning
Tues - 5 miles
Wed 8 miles
Thurs - 5 miles
Fri - rest
Sat - 20 miles
Sun 24 miles

I also gave my aarn 30L rucksack it's first outing yesterday and it's rather jolly good. Did the 24 miles carrying food, fluid and some warmer clothes. I managed to achieve a good snug fit though felt the back of my neck being annoyed a bit. I've made an adjustment to the shoulder straps and this seems to have helped as i sit here typing while wearing it.

The front pouches held plenty. I had a 600ml bike bottle and 500ml lucozade sport in each front pocket plus plenty of nibbles stuffed in the elastic pouches. I didn't think i would get my 1L bottle in but I've just tried and it fits very well.

I've run with a camelback rucksack before and have found that to be comfortable but being able to spread the weight all around is far superior. I'm delighted i bought this before they ran out! There's also lots of loose harness flying about while you're running. I'm sure braver men would cut the excess off.One concern i saw has already been highlighted by the ladies section of themds.co.uk forum due to them being blessed with proper chesticles unlike my poor imitations. Mine were misshapen and peculiar to look at due to the intricate harnessing of the Aarn. This may be an issue if you have ample charms.

I feel ok today and think the torture of the cold bath after Saturday's run has helped but I'm really looking forward to the recovery week this week. I'll probably repeat last week after that then have a fortnight's taper for the Beacons ultra.

It's all looking up except my weight, 'cos that's going down. Good times.