Apologies for quoting the title of a poxy Garth Brooks song, but it really did roar when I went out this morning with Sinner. Didn’t know how I’d go, as I’d been running with Guinness the last couple of days. He’s well and truly able to move on from week 1, so tomorrow will be his last week 1 run, and then next week he’ll be doing 90 second runs with 2 minute walk breaks. Oh, did I mention his other ear was erect? Well, I lied, or he did. It’s back to flopping. I was reading about taping it and there are many radical options, using insoles and surgical glue!  I put some cloth first aid tape on it last night as suggested on the site, it took a lot to hold the ear up and he really didn’t like it, flicked it off in less than a minute. I think I’ll just leave it be, I was reading a working kelpie website last night and it mentioned that some dogs don’t get their ears up until 14 months. At the end of the day, he’s a great dog with a fantastic temperament so I’m not too concerned. Looking at starting him in herding training in the next few weeks.

Back to this morning. Up I got, bright and early (it was a struggle as usual), was dressed and ready to go and the rain started pouring down. I didn’t really fancy heading out and getting drenched within half a dozen steps, so I went and had a cuppa. The rain eased in less than 5 minutes, so off I went with Sinner. Although it was dry, there was cracking thunder not too far away. My beloved hubby mentioned that most runners who are struck by lightning are running in large open spaces like a school oval, so I should be okay. Thanks, dear! I got a bit wet when it started raining again, it was actually quite pleasant. Forgot my hat so the rain ran into my eyes a bit; I don’t know what was worse, my dreadful  bed head hairstyle, or my tragic attempt at a wet tee shirt competition! In spite of it all, did my 7km in 44 minutes flat. I was going to stretch it a little as I was feeling fine, but hubby needed to leave for work.

I really need to get myself a goal, and a plan. At the moment the only thing on my calendar is an 8km fun run in January next year. Hubby tells me the 10km Warwick Ascent is a tough run to aim for, so I’m definitely going to do it .

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