I know you will be understanding of me here; if you're a runner you might even go further and be sympathetic. You see I've had a pep talk from Rachel which might be well deserved, except that I could never possibly admit that.
Just to put this in context, I'm meant to be doing a marathon in 4 weeks time. I was already behind my training schedule and then I stopped running altogether because of a dose of flu which lasted two weeks. Today was my first day back at work and fairly easy going (it did include an audience with an MP for a bit of gentle "persuasion") but I feel and look very tired afterwards. Driving home I had to get some more petrol which seemed a real effort.
Rachel claims I was a bit of a wreck after last year's marathon but I thought it was a great experience. So that's the background. Here goes the conversation....
"With the marathon, I was thinking about just getting around rather than coming in under 4 hours. What do you think darling?" I asked, lovingly
"Too right, you mustn't go for a PB, you're not prepared" and continues "besides, if you do too much I'm confiscating your running shoes after the marathon"
"That's okay as I'll need a couple of rest days afterwards"
"No, that's not what I meant....."
Extra - I'm sure my darling wife has forgotten that I have 3 pairs of running shoes, so if I surrender one pair I can still run! He he he.
Just to put this in context, I'm meant to be doing a marathon in 4 weeks time. I was already behind my training schedule and then I stopped running altogether because of a dose of flu which lasted two weeks. Today was my first day back at work and fairly easy going (it did include an audience with an MP for a bit of gentle "persuasion") but I feel and look very tired afterwards. Driving home I had to get some more petrol which seemed a real effort.
Rachel claims I was a bit of a wreck after last year's marathon but I thought it was a great experience. So that's the background. Here goes the conversation....
"With the marathon, I was thinking about just getting around rather than coming in under 4 hours. What do you think darling?" I asked, lovingly
"Too right, you mustn't go for a PB, you're not prepared" and continues "besides, if you do too much I'm confiscating your running shoes after the marathon"
"That's okay as I'll need a couple of rest days afterwards"
"No, that's not what I meant....."
Extra - I'm sure my darling wife has forgotten that I have 3 pairs of running shoes, so if I surrender one pair I can still run! He he he.
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