Lazy(ish) week

It's been a lazy week for a number of reasons. My main training was restricted to the Tuesday morning yoga, Tuesday night swim, Golf on Friday (5 mile walk,) Saturday morning 10 mile trail run and yoga on Sunday.  This was due to being in London for 2 days and this weekend seeing my son flying off to Vancouver for 6 months - the adventure of a lifetime!  Life isn't all about training although as events approach it does seem to take over.
Having done little running over the last few weeks, the 10 mile trail run on Saturday was an effort.  But I went out with a fellow ATHelite Gav and his two dogs Rosie and Duke and they set the pace. Their energy meant the first lap was faster than was comfortable so at the end of it I was considering packing it in. But as we were having a quick drink two other runners came along and started chatting about various ultra races. This short break and the enthusiasm of the runners changed my mind so I headed off for a second lap. I think Rosie & Duke got the message and were happy to double back to make sure I was ok. So the second lap was slower but it's time on my feet that counts.
Last night I had the weirdest dream about the WHW race and turning up unprepared.  The panic as I realised I didn't have my food organised or my blister kit! Can you believe it? I'm not in the race  yet ( will know 2nd week in December) and I am already dreaming about it.  This will become a regular occurrence if I get in.
Today I was meant to be off to run part of the WHW but instead I was off to the airport for an emotional farewell. As I am typing the flight is boarding at Heathrow.  It was a nice cold, sunny day but my legs were suggesting a yoga session would be more beneficial.  If I was nearer an event I'd have done both but at the moment there is no need for that intensity of training - that will start in January.
So I took my time and had a wonderful yoga session. I worked on my breathing and took my time in the stretches. I sweated buckets and by the end felt refreshed and relaxed. Mission accomplished. Next week I'll pick up the training.  As we head towards the festive season the training schedule will need to be flexible.  The 70.3 Ironman in May will get me focused followed by the WHW in June (hopefully).