Up with the lark!

After two days rest my eyes opened at 5am ready to get back to training.  At 5.30am I was on my bike heading out for some hill training.  1 hr and 22 mins later I was back for a quick transition into my running shoes and back out for a 50 minute run at 7 min 46 average pace on a hilly course.  My tapering involves quality rather than quantity - I've done the miles now it's about not taking too much out of me while keeping it ticking over.  It felt great to be back training after a 2 day rest.
Got home for 8, showered and had my porridge before heading off for work at 8.45am.  These light mornings are great and I'd encourage anyone to get up early, even if just going out for a walk before work.  You'll feel alive and perform better during the day.
It's also made me realise that after Marathon des Sables in April 2013 I won't enter an endurance event that means you have to do long hours in the winter with the short days as it really affects your life.  In the summer when I am continuing my training for MDS I'll be out there at 5am and that way get the best of the day and not interfere with family and work.  Enjoy the longer days while they are here.